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​Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start: 2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026: Stairs, Speed, Daring

- 32-inch mountain bikes made their World Cup debut in Lenzerheide; Alessandra Keller won bronze in the Short Track, whilst Mathias Flückiger finished 32nd.
- 32-inch bikes offer a smooth ride and speed on fast trails, but are less manoeuvrable than established 29-inch bikes in tight, technical sections.
- 32-inch bikes are regarded as a specialised tool for marathon and XC professionals; Thömus is launching a pre-production run of the Lightrider R32, limited to 50 units.

​World premiere in the 32-inch category: Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

- Everesting requires 8,848 metres of elevation gain on a single, unchanging route of ascents and descents, without any breaks for sleep.  
- For MTB, straight, quiet gravel climbs with a constant gradient of around 11.5% and 180–250 metres of elevation gain per lap are ideal.  
- The author’s sample route: 3.24 km and 184 metres of elevation gain per lap, around 48.4 repetitions, approximately 157 km and an estimated total time of 16 hours.

Choosing an Everesting MTB route: How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

- The Col du Galibier has been a key stage in the Tour de France since 1911 and, at 2,643 metres, was known as the ‘Roof of the Tour de France’ until 1937.
- In 2026, the Galibier will be the queen stage on 25 July; car-free cycling days: 29 June (south side only), 16 July and 4 August (south and north sides, 9 am–12 pm on each day).
- Northern ascent from Valloire (18.2 km, 1,239 m elevation gain, average gradient 7%, max. 9.5%), southern ascent from Col du Lautaret (8.6 km, 585 m elevation gain, average gradient 7%, max. 9.5%).

Car-free mountain passes 2026: Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

- Urban downhill races are high-risk events for Fischbach; the pressure is constant, and mental strength and the on-site track walk are crucial.  
- He considers Valparaíso the most dangerous course, and Genoa to be faster but wider; as for Stuttgart, he avoids pre-race analysis to keep his cool.  
- Fischbach is racing on a modified Raymon Enduro, is able to train harder again and emphasises: prize money of around 6,000–6,500 euros doesn’t make anyone rich.

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026: “If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

- Lael Wilcox aims to break the absolute world record for the fastest round-the-world cycle ride and beat Mark Beaumont’s time of 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes.
- The 29,000-km route spans four continents in seven stages; Wilcox plans to cycle 386 km and spend 16 hours in the saddle each day with full crew support.
- Wilcox already holds the women’s world record (29,200 km in 108 days) and sees this new attempt as a statement about women’s capabilities and visibility in cycling.

Will she break the world record?: Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

- Nino Schurter has retired from the World Cup but continues to compete, becoming the first European to win the BC Bike Race, which features an exceptionally high proportion of trail riding.  
- The course in British Columbia impresses him with its long singletrack sections, technical North Shore elements, slabs and unique rainforests.  
- Since retiring from professional racing, his focus has been on fun, adventure and exploring new places; he rides on instinct without a fixed training plan and competes in races of his choice.

Nino Schurter: “Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

- The author starts ambitiously at the Bosch E-MTB Challenge, crashes several times on wet roots and injures himself, which puts the brakes on his ego.  
- With lowered expectations, he then rides slower, technically cleaner and experiences satisfying stages despite the pain.  
- The author's conclusion: races are fun because they bring self-knowledge, not because of the result; he wants to start again next year.

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026: The ego dies amongst the roots

- The Col du Grand Colombier (1501 m, Hors Catégorie) has four ascents and is considered the little brother of Mont Ventoux.  
- Anyone who rides all four ramps (totalling 55 km, 4300 m, gradients of up to 20 %) in one day becomes a Grand-Maître in the "Fêlés" club.  
- On four Saturdays in 2026 (13.6., 11.7., 8.8., 12.9., 7 am - 3 pm), the south ramp Culoz and west ramp Anglefort are closed to motorised traffic.

Car-free pass roads 2026: Free travel for bicycles - on the Col du Grand Colombier

- An 18-year-old intern initiates the first downhill shreddit in 2023, the sleeper format becomes a cult with a best-of of 1.7 million views.
- Efficient tagging system (crash, rider, team, sleeper) enables one-man edits from 3.5-5.5 TB of footage per World Cup and promotes internal competition.
- Shreddits follow the motto "no rules, no limits" and "hesitation kills", are a hobby for the scene; Sleeper earns money through contract work.

Downhill World Cup Loudenvielle 2026: Superconcentrate Sleeper Shreddit

- On 6 June 2026, the 20th Sellaronda Bike Day will take place over 53 km and 1650 m around the Sella massif, for cyclists only.
- The Sella, Gardena, Pordoi and Campolongo passes are closed to motor vehicles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the recommended route is anti-clockwise.
- Starting points are Selva Gardena, Corvara, Arabba and Canazei; there are mechanics' tents, first aid and shuttle stations along the route.

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites: 20th Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

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Competitions

Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start
2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026
Stairs, Speed, Daring

World premiere in the 32-inch category
Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026
“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?
Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter
“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026
The ego dies amongst the roots

Car-free pass roads 2026
Free travel for bicycles - on the Col du Grand Colombier

Downhill World Cup Loudenvielle 2026
Superconcentrate Sleeper Shreddit

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites
20th Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

Competitions

​Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026Stairs, Speed, Daring

​World premiere in the 32-inch categoryKeller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB routeHow to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026The ego dies amongst the roots

Car-free pass roads 2026Free travel for bicycles - on the Col du Grand Colombier

Downhill World Cup Loudenvielle 2026Superconcentrate Sleeper Shreddit

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites20th Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

Mental imagery, chain jams & a false start
2nd place! – Fischi rocks the Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026
Stairs, Speed, Daring

World premiere in the 32-inch category
Keller takes a podium place on his 32-inch bike

Choosing an Everesting MTB route
How to find the perfect route for the elevation gain challenge

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Col du Galibier – to the ‘roof of the Tour de France’

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa and Stuttgart 2026
“If you take it easy, you’ll be out in a flash”

Will she break the world record?
Lael Wilcox aims to become the fastest person to cycle around the world

Nino Schurter
“Now I ride for fun rather than sticking to a training plan”

Bosch E-EMTB Challenge 2026
The ego dies amongst the roots

Car-free pass roads 2026
Free travel for bicycles - on the Col du Grand Colombier

Downhill World Cup Loudenvielle 2026
Superconcentrate Sleeper Shreddit

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites
20th Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans