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- Mountain biking has developed into numerous subcultures with specialised bikes, but for Hans Rey it remains more diverse and free than ever.  
- According to Rey, e-mountain bikes expand the idea of freeriding, as uphill and downhill can be ridden playfully and creatively.  
- Despite specialisation and different scenes, mountain biking remains an individual sport whose unchanged core is the fun of riding.

Bike icon Hans Rey: "Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

- Mike Sinyard founded Specialized in 1974, shaped mountain bike development with the Stumpjumper and his drive for innovation, and still rides regularly.
- Sinyard sees key achievements in the invention of the MTB, the development of suspension and the open, age-independent MTB scene.
- Ned Overend was the first XC World Champion in 1990, experiences technical progress at first hand, tests for Specialized and praises the increased World Cup level.

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview: These were the beginnings of Specialized

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- Lois consistently pursues his childhood dream of World Cup downhill racing, supported by his father Holger as mentor, mechanic and organiser.  
- At the first Junior World Cup in Korea, Lois leads with three green splits until a flat tyre leads to a crash and a qualifying exit.  
- Despite his bad luck, Lois sees the strong run as confirmation, remains composed and plans two junior years with the goal of making the UCI team.

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup: Three times green, once red - a father & son report

- Nino Schurter ended his World Cup career after an unrivalled cross-country career with 36 World Cup victories and an Olympic medal set.  
- He remains active as a rider in the Scott Sram Team, competes in selected gravel and MTB events and acts as an ambassador at media camps and dealer weeks.  
- Competition and results are no longer his top priority, but he remains competitive and supports his team at selected World Cups.

Interview with Nino Schurter: The new role of the cross-country legend

- Wiebke Lühmann cycled 20,150 kilometres from Freiburg to Cape Town in 14 months, motivated by a desire for freedom and curiosity about Africa.  
- Her route was roughly pre-planned, but was flexibly adapted due to the political situation, local tips and a sense of safety; she did not experience any real danger.  
- She reports great hospitality, few moments of loneliness, a simple everyday life as a cyclist and advises: set off, keep an open mind, have confidence.

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike: Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

- Lois Eller (16) is starting his first Downhill World Cup season after winning the iXS Europe Cup 2025 and is considered a podium candidate.  
- In Korea, he initially dominated qualifying with three green splits, but then retired without serious injury after a puncture and crash.  
- He relies on support from his father and mental coach, is fully focussed on a professional downhill career and is aiming for a UCI team after his junior years.

Lois Eller's World Cup debut: Downhill junior Lois: Three green splits - then Pssssssch!

- In May, the BIKE Gallery shows a staged nature ballet photo of freeriders in an alpine spring setting.
- Chris Akrigg uses his E-Enduro to test the limits of riding technique, while historic locations add a special fascination to biking.
- In Valparaíso, Sebastián Holguín wins the extreme city DH race; slopestyler Erik Fedko wins Crankworx gold and criticises the new stress format.

Photo highlights May 2026: You have to see this!

- Markus Flossmann kaufte YT Industries mit eigenem Geld zurück, um die Marke trotz Insolvenzrisiko zu erhalten.  
- Ursachen der Krise: Branchenknick, Rabattkrieg, geplatzter Wachstumsplan und aufgeblähte Kostenstruktur mit 220 statt 115 Mitarbeitern.  
- YT soll nun klein und agil bleiben: maximal 60–80 Mitarbeiter, schnelle Entscheidungen, mögliches Worldcup-Engagement nur unterstützend.

YT CEO Markus Flossmann: "I couldn't let YT go under"

- Guido Tschugg wird mit 49 Jahren und künstlicher Hüfte Downhill-Masters-Weltmeister und ist insgesamt siebtschnellster Fahrer aller Klassen.  
- Ein härterer Hinterreifen und eine fulminante Fahrt ohne Kette im Finallauf bringen ihm trotz Problemen am Antrieb drei Sekunden Vorsprung.  
- Die anspruchsvolle Strecke und sein Alter lassen ihn Risiken abwägen, dennoch will er so lange wie möglich weiterracen, eventuell sogar in 60+ Klassen.

UCI Masters World Champion Guido Tschugg: "Without a chain to the title"

- Roman Arnold leads Canyon as his life's work, lives "narrowly but deeply" with a focus on bikes, the company and family, characterised by a tough childhood and father.
- His cycling past shapes his ambition and management style: assertive, value-orientated, not out to get rich, but demanding of himself and others.
- Despite overcoming prostate cancer, he continues to work up to 70 hours, sees work as a passion and rejects pure rest or retirement.

Home visit Roman Arnold: A visit to Mr Canyon: "Getting rich wasn't my plan"

- After a long knee break, Elias Ruso manages a historic double backflip over the Falcon Heavy jump with a 20-metre gap at Darkfest.  
- He emphasises mental preparation, visualisation, hyperfocus and conscious risk assessment, but would not jump the double flip again.  
- His long-term goal is controlled participation in Rampage from 2027/2028, focussing on projects, progression and staying healthy, without an all-or-nothing approach.

Darkfest 2026: "Between world record and fear"

- Leo Eberhardt invests a lot of his own money and risk to qualify for the Red Bull Rampage with an expensive Utah application video.
- His former bike sponsor Kona parted ways with him after his Rampage intention; now he continues to ride the bike without logos and finances himself by building trails.
- Eberhardt struggles with the extreme risk of falling and injury, but wants to prove to himself that he can ride at Rampage level despite his fears.

German biker at the Rampage: Leo Erhardt wants to know!

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Bike icon Hans Rey
"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview
These were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup
Three times green, once red - a father & son report

Interview with Nino Schurter
The new role of the cross-country legend

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike
Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Lois Eller's World Cup debut
Downhill junior Lois: Three green splits - then Pssssssch!

Photo highlights May 2026
You have to see this!

YT CEO Markus Flossmann
"I couldn't let YT go under"

UCI Masters World Champion Guido Tschugg
"Without a chain to the title"

Home visit Roman Arnold
A visit to Mr Canyon: "Getting rich wasn't my plan"

Darkfest 2026
"Between world record and fear"

German biker at the Rampage
Leo Erhardt wants to know!

People and types

Bike icon Hans Rey"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interviewThese were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World CupThree times green, once red - a father & son report

Interview with Nino SchurterThe new role of the cross-country legend

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bikeWiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Lois Eller's World Cup debutDownhill junior Lois: Three green splits - then Pssssssch!

Photo highlights May 2026You have to see this!

YT CEO Markus Flossmann"I couldn't let YT go under"

UCI Masters World Champion Guido Tschugg"Without a chain to the title"

Home visit Roman ArnoldA visit to Mr Canyon: "Getting rich wasn't my plan"

Darkfest 2026"Between world record and fear"

German biker at the RampageLeo Erhardt wants to know!

Bike icon Hans Rey
"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview
These were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup
Three times green, once red - a father & son report

Interview with Nino Schurter
The new role of the cross-country legend

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike
Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Lois Eller's World Cup debut
Downhill junior Lois: Three green splits - then Pssssssch!

Photo highlights May 2026
You have to see this!

YT CEO Markus Flossmann
"I couldn't let YT go under"

UCI Masters World Champion Guido Tschugg
"Without a chain to the title"

Home visit Roman Arnold
A visit to Mr Canyon: "Getting rich wasn't my plan"

Darkfest 2026
"Between world record and fear"

German biker at the Rampage
Leo Erhardt wants to know!