This coming Pentecost weekend, the time has come: For the third time, after 2001 and 2008, Europe's best mountain bikers will compete for their championship titles in St. Wendel. On the traditional circuit, with the start and finish line in the stadium, top-class athletes such as multiple world champions and Olympic gold medalists Sabine Spitz, Julien Absalon, and José Hermida will battle for the medals. In recent years… read more
St. Wendel in Saarland will be the main focus of the XC elite from June 5th to 8th. This year's European Championships promise some fierce battles, especially in the men's race. Last year, Julien Absalon snatched victory from Nino Schurter in front of his home crowd, and Schurter will be doing everything he can to reclaim the title this year. But the German riders will also be... read more
Next season, St. Wendel in Saarland will once again be in the spotlight of cycling. The mountain bike-savvy town of 25.000 inhabitants will host the 2014 XC European Championships. Between June 5th and 8th, Mayor Klaus Bouillon and his team will welcome Europe's mountain biking elite – from Olympic champion Juliet Bresset (BH-SrSuntour) to… read more
