Swatch Nines x Sölden 2025: Why this MTB event is electrifying the scene. This fall, Sölden once again became a magnet for mountain bike fans: At the Bike Republic Sölden Festival × Swatch Nines, 50 of the world's best slopestyle and freeride riders demonstrated what's possible when creativity, courage, and flow converge. But what's behind the Nines concept—and why... read more
MTB News / Video: In his latest video, style machine Wyn Masters makes his way to the Bike Republic Sölden. The New Zealander is not only an excellent downhill racer, but also the ultimate wheelie king. Skills that Wyn Masters would perfect on the trails in the heart of the Alps. But at the beginning, doubts prevailed... The bike … read more
Cycling: The inaugural PRO Ötztaler 5.500 took place yesterday, Friday. Roman Kreuziger (Orica-Scott) prevailed in the high-altitude spectacle ahead of Simon Spilak (Katusha-Alpecin) and Giulio Ciccone (Bardiani-CSF). Afterwards, there was almost nothing but praise for the course layout and organization – including from the winner from the Czech Republic. Kreuziger defeated the Austrian team after more than 6,5… read more
Cycling: Last weekend, the second stop of the European Enduro Series took place at the newly founded Bike Republic Sölden. Nico Lau and Ines Thoma once again lived up to their role as favorites, winning the race. "This is enduro," was how most riders described the trails in Sölden. With the newly founded 'Bike Republic Sölden,' the region has... read more
Cycling: After kicking off on the Tuscan coast in Punta Ala, Italy, the European Enduro Series is entering spectacular new territory and moving on to the "Bike Republic of Sölden." The second stop of the series will take place there as part of the inaugural Open Borders event. From icy glaciers to challenging root-covered trails, every imaginable terrain awaits the riders on July 4 and 5, 2015. read more
