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- Following his Tour de France victory, Mathieu van der Poel will compete in the short track and Olympic cross-country events at the MTB World Cup in Les Gets.  
- The race in Les Gets serves as a fitness test and final benchmark ahead of the MTB World Championships in Val di Sole, where he is considered one of the medal favourites.  
- His participation in Canadian WorldTour races is still to be confirmed, but the Road World Championships in Montreal are firmly on the agenda and a key target for the season.

Superstar back on his MTB: Mathieu van der Poel is aiming for the World Championship title

- Gravel Ground 2026 will take place from 11 to 13 September at the Ewald Colliery in Herten, featuring a free expo with over 50 exhibitors.  
- Sporting highlights include the new mountain time trial ‘Legend of the Halde’, the ‘Rose Scary Schotter’ race and the children’s race ‘Gravel Ground Rockets’.  
- Supporting programme featuring guided tours, yoga, stage performances, an Open Night and camping; registration for the main races via racement.com.

A paradise for gravel enthusiasts: here’s what to expect at Gravel Ground 2026

- Hamburg’s Backyard: a 700-km unsupported gravel race featuring night-time riding, mental challenges and the option of a 250-km night shift.
- Lisa Paus rides with her husband as a two-person team, experiences getting lost, conflicts, sleep deprivation and hallucinations, yet still completes the race.
- Key factors for races like this: mental strength, a well-organised luggage setup, starting well-rested, quick refuelling stops and a gradual build-up to the distance.

Gravel Race: Hamburg’s Backyard: Interview with Lisa Alice Paus: “Bloody hell, Lisa. The remaining kilometres aren’t right…”

- Germany’s only MTB stage race took place over four days in the Ore Mountains, with routes of 30 or 60 kilometres at the Rabenberg Trail Centre.  
- Paul Irmscher won the long-distance race, Elouan Bréhier the men’s short-distance race, and Anna-Lena Theisen took the women’s title.  
- Supporting programme featuring a pasta party, a leader’s jersey and donations to the ‘Aktion Kinderherzen’ charity; the next edition will take place from 22 to 25 July 2027.

Treibjagd im Dunkelwald 2026: Germany’s only MTB stage race

- Florent Payet is a line scout for the Scott Factory Team and brings 19 years’ World Cup experience to the role as a former downhill racer.
- Line scouts analyse courses, time runs, use apps and recommend individual line choices based on riding style and risk appetite.
- In the professional World Cup, all professional teams have line scouts, as tight time margins and short training sessions mean every tenth of a second counts.

An eye for speed: What does a line scout actually do in the World Cup?

- The World Games of Mountain Biking will take place in Saalbach Hinterglemm from 11 to 13 September 2026 for the 27th time, with a focus on long-distance events.  
- Five marathon distances ranging from 21 to 80 km, an e-MTB marathon and the Junior Trophy are aimed at both recreational and marathon cyclists.  
- Supporting programme featuring training sessions, group rides, prize-giving ceremonies and a party; the JOKER CARD offers free use of mountain railways and bike transport – find out more at saalbach.com.

Your starting place is waiting: sign up now for the World Games of MTB

- Red Bull District Ride 2026 takes place in Groningen for the first time and features an official women’s classification; a spectacular course through the historic city centre.
- Tim Bringer takes the men’s title thanks to consistently high scores across all three districts, ahead of Dawid Godziek and Lucas Huppert.
- Alma Wiggberg wins the inaugural women’s classification with a backflip barspin in the Big Air; Pim Scheers crashes whilst attempting a bike flip but escapes uninjured.

Red Bull District Ride 2026: Groningen belongs to the flyers

- Hare’n Scramble is a new enduro event in Canazei/Val di Fassa, focusing on maximum trail fun, freedom of route choice and a sense of community.  
- Riders cover around 30 km and 5,000 metres of vertical descent across up to 18 trails; Tactics, pink hares and options such as the Blue Challenge characterise the format.  
- The event responds to changing booking and pricing behaviour, offers excellent value for money and is aimed at the wider amateur market.

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble: “We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Marketing coup of the year?: What the €540 fine means for Van der Poel

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

- 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”

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Race

Superstar back on his MTB
Mathieu van der Poel is aiming for the World Championship title

A paradise for gravel enthusiasts
Here’s what to expect at Gravel Ground 2026

Gravel Race
Hamburg’s Backyard: Interview with Lisa Alice Paus: “Bloody hell, Lisa. The remaining kilometres aren’t right…”

Treibjagd im Dunkelwald 2026
Germany’s only MTB stage race

An eye for speed
What does a line scout actually do in the World Cup?

Your starting place is waiting
Sign up now for the World Games of MTB

Red Bull District Ride 2026
Groningen belongs to the flyers

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble
“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Marketing coup of the year?
What the €540 fine means for Van der Poel

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

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

Race

Superstar back on his MTBMathieu van der Poel is aiming for the World Championship title

A paradise for gravel enthusiastsHere’s what to expect at Gravel Ground 2026

Gravel RaceHamburg’s Backyard: Interview with Lisa Alice Paus: “Bloody hell, Lisa. The remaining kilometres aren’t right…”

Treibjagd im Dunkelwald 2026Germany’s only MTB stage race

An eye for speedWhat does a line scout actually do in the World Cup?

Your starting place is waitingSign up now for the World Games of MTB

Red Bull District Ride 2026Groningen belongs to the flyers

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Marketing coup of the year?What the €540 fine means for Van der Poel

Red Bull Cerro Abajo Genoa 2026Stairs, Speed, Daring

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

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

Superstar back on his MTB
Mathieu van der Poel is aiming for the World Championship title

A paradise for gravel enthusiasts
Here’s what to expect at Gravel Ground 2026

Gravel Race
Hamburg’s Backyard: Interview with Lisa Alice Paus: “Bloody hell, Lisa. The remaining kilometres aren’t right…”

Treibjagd im Dunkelwald 2026
Germany’s only MTB stage race

An eye for speed
What does a line scout actually do in the World Cup?

Your starting place is waiting
Sign up now for the World Games of MTB

Red Bull District Ride 2026
Groningen belongs to the flyers

New MTB event, Hare’n Scramble
“We’re bringing back the real fun of enduro”

Marketing coup of the year?
What the €540 fine means for Van der Poel

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

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