This coming Whitsun weekend, the time has come: For the third time after 2001 and 2008, Europe's best mountain bikers will determine their champions in St. Wendel. On the traditional circuit with a start and finish in the stadium, top-class athletes such as multiple world and Olympic champions Sabine Spitz, Julien Absalon, and José Hermida will battle for medals. In recent years,... read more
What a race for the fourth World Cup of the year in Albstadt, Swabia. In perfect conditions and with more than 15000 spectators in the stands, the XC elite race started yesterday, promising some exciting battles. It was initially not foreseeable that it would ultimately be a solo effort by Frenchman Julien Absalon. The situation at the seats was... read more
Things are currently happening fast and furiously in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Just last weekend, Nove Mesto, the third World Cup of the year, took place, and now the field is heading to Albstadt in Baden-Württemberg – the home race of the German XC elite. Here's a big preview of what we can expect: Who are the big favorites? He was able to... read more
St. Wendel in Saarland will be the focal point for the XC elite from June 5-8. This year's European Championships promise some fierce battles, especially among the men. While Julien Absalon snatched victory from Nino Schurter in front of his home crowd last year, Schurter will do everything he can to reclaim the title this year. But the Germans… read more
Nino Schurter has struck. He clinched his eleventh World Cup victory this Sunday. However, the expected big battle between Absalon, Schurter, and Kulhavy failed to materialize. Schurter charged to the front right at the start of the race and built up a small advantage by the first lap. Kulhavy and Absalon were within striking distance at that point. … read more
