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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

- Seven bike parks in Trentino offer panoramic views of the Dolomites, long descents, some of them World Championship routes and are mostly open from June to September.  
- Dolomiti Paganella, Val di Sole and Fassa Bikepark are Gravity Card spots with events such as World Championships, World Cup and special camps.  
- Other parks such as Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Alpe Cimbra and San Martino focus on flow lines, enduro races, natural trails and technical lines.

Trentino: 8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

- The 2026 Swiss cycling calendar offers a wide range of events from gravel adventures to road marathons for professionals and amateurs.  
- Tour de Suisse will be shortened to five stages and expanded to include the "Tour de Suisse Explorer" format for everyone.  
- Several established events such as the Gravel Festival Bern and Alpenbrevet will have new formats, an expanded programme or are in high demand.

Summit for everyone: the 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

- 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!

- Tomáš Slavík is a dominant four-cross world champion and city downhill specialist, particularly successful in Valparaíso.  
- Fishing, home towns in the Czech Republic and Chile as a second home give him a balance to his risky everyday racing life.  
- His first world championship title, the JBC 4X Revelations event and the renunciation of a "normal", quiet life have left their mark on him.

Interview with Tomáš Slavík: Between hook, heart and hardcore

- Propain will be the title sponsor and main partner of the OMV Cup in Upper Swabia from the 2026 season.
- The OMV Cup is aimed at children, young people and hobby riders, with formats such as Flowduro, XC, Pumptrack and Eliminator.
- The aim of the partnership is to strengthen the regional promotion of young MTB talent and to attract new target groups to the sport.

OMV Cup powered by Propain: New title sponsor for junior racing series

- The FSA Bike Festival Riva 2026 offered awards, expo innovations and races and is considered one of the most important MTB events in Europe.
- Technical highlights included new e-MTB and 32-inch innovations from Bosch, Maxxis, Pole, Unno, Raymon, Radon and Chiru.
- Sporting highlights: Marathon race, Bosch E-MTB Challenge and Maxxis Gravel Garda; next edition: 30.4.-2.5.2027.

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026: Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

- Last festival day with gravel event Maxxis Gravel Garda Trentino, junior race Scott Junior Trophy and Biker's Choice Awards for Expo stands.  
- Focus on lightweight and full-power e-MTBs with Maxon and Avinox drives as well as innovative MTB frame and brake concepts from various manufacturers.  
- New safety and transport solutions: Rudy Project helmets with crash sensor, Bluegrass protector waistcoats and Thule Epos bike carriers with parking sensors.

Sun, gravel fever & junior power: that was Sunday at the Bike Festival in Riva

- 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"

- U19 racers achieve elite-level times at the World Cup opener in Pyeongchang and are effectively considered the parallel elite in 2026.
- German hopes rest on Lois Eller and Levin Klausmann, whose rivalry has elevated them to world-class level.
- International talents such as Hickman, Waite, Pelletier, Wayman and Burke emphasise the breadth and strength of the current U19 field.

Young Guns: These U19 youngsters are storming the Downhill World Cup

- The new, extremely dry Korea circuit is regarded as a battle of material and dust with many defects, braking bumps and invisible stones.  
- The favourites include Bruni, Goldstone, the Alran brothers, Vermette, Brosnan and Gwin; a high level of performance leaves many candidates for victory open.  
- In the women's race, Hemstreet is considered to be the strongest rider, but a young, technically superior generation is putting pressure on established female riders.

Dust, stones, stress: the World Cup start in Korea will be tougher than expected

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

Trentino
8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Summit for everyone
The 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

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

Interview with Tomáš Slavík
Between hook, heart and hardcore

OMV Cup powered by Propain
New title sponsor for junior racing series

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Sun, gravel fever & junior power
That was Sunday at the Bike Festival in Riva

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

Young Guns
These U19 youngsters are storming the Downhill World Cup

Dust, stones, stress
The World Cup start in Korea will be tougher than expected

MTB dates in May
Start of the season - the trails are now open here

Race

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

Trentino8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Summit for everyoneThe 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

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

Interview with Tomáš SlavíkBetween hook, heart and hardcore

OMV Cup powered by PropainNew title sponsor for junior racing series

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Sun, gravel fever & junior powerThat was Sunday at the Bike Festival in Riva

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

Young GunsThese U19 youngsters are storming the Downhill World Cup

Dust, stones, stressThe World Cup start in Korea will be tougher than expected

MTB dates in MayStart of the season - the trails are now open here

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

Trentino
8 bike parks with Dolomite scenery & world champion flair

Summit for everyone
The 10 best cycling events in Switzerland in 2026

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

Interview with Tomáš Slavík
Between hook, heart and hardcore

OMV Cup powered by Propain
New title sponsor for junior racing series

Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2026
Gravel bikes, e-bikes, stars - all the highlights!

Sun, gravel fever & junior power
That was Sunday at the Bike Festival in Riva

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

Young Guns
These U19 youngsters are storming the Downhill World Cup

Dust, stones, stress
The World Cup start in Korea will be tougher than expected

MTB dates in May
Start of the season - the trails are now open here