The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup comes to Lenzerheide for the first time. Lenzerheide becomes part of the international World Cup calendar and impresses with spectacular courses, an alpine backdrop, and a festival atmosphere. Rachel Atherton and Greg Minnaar win in downhill, Jaroslav Kulhavy and Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå in cross country. Nino Schurter finishes second.
The second edition confirms Lenzerheide belongs to the world’s top mountain bike events. International stars, packed spectator areas, and strong Swiss performances define the weekend. Around 18,000 spectators create an emotional atmosphere in the finish area over the weekend.
Downhill: First World Cup victory for Danny Hart and second win in Lenzerheide for Rachel Atherton.
Cross Country: First home victory for Nino Schurter, 3rd place for Jolanda Neff behind Jenny Rissveds and Annika Langvad.
The event continues to evolve—both athletically and atmospherically. More fans, a larger expo, and a growing event village turn Lenzerheide into a true bike festival. The dress rehearsal for the 2018 World Championships is a success.
Downhill: Second Lenzerheide win for Greg Minnaar, victory for Myriam Nicole ahead of Rachel Atherton and Emilie Siegenthaler.
Cross Country: Second home win for Nino Schurter, first British victory in 20 years for Annie Last.
The biggest highlight so far: the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships take place in Lenzerheide. Around 55 nations attend. 46 million people worldwide follow the races on TV. The emotional highlight: Nino Schurter wins his seventh world championship title at home.
Other Swiss successes: Gold in Cross-Country Team Relay, XCO U23 gold and silver for Alessandra Keller and Sina Frei.
Lenzerheide becomes the home of great Swiss mountain bike moments. At the short track debut in Lenzerheide, Jolanda Neff and Nino Schurter start the weekend with podium placements on Friday. Fans cheer for their stars along the courses and in the event village.
Downhill: Amaury Pierron and Marine Cabirou win; Emilie Siegenthaler secures Swiss podium finish in front of 10,000 spectators.
Cross Country: Emotional comeback win for Jenny Rissveds, victory for Mathieu van der Poel ahead of Nino Schurter and Mathias Flückiger in front of 13,000 fans.
🔥 Bike Kingdom Games – Comeback After the Pandemic
After difficult years, the World Cup returns to Lenzerheide with full energy—now for the first time as the Bike Kingdom Games. The enthusiasm of 21,000 fans over the weekend clearly shows how important the event has become for fans and the community.
Downhill: Victories for Myriam Nicole and Loris Vergier.
Cross Country: First World Cup victory for Evie Richards, Victor Koretzky ahead of Nino Schurter and Mathias Flückiger.
The next generation takes the stage. Young talents deliver surprises and thrilling races in XCO and downhill. While Alessandra Keller excites Swiss fans, the elite men’s race delivers drama of unprecedented proportions: Nino Schurter and Mathias Flückiger, both leading, collide and take each other out just before the finish line.
Downhill: Myriam Nicole wins ahead of Camille Balanche. Amaury Pierron wins ahead of Finn Iles.
Cross Country: Victory for Loana Lecomte, 3rd place for Alessandra Keller; first World Cup win for Luca Braidot, with Mathias Flückiger and Nino Schurter finishing 3rd and 4th.
At the home World Cup race in Lenzerheide, Nino Schurter secures his 34th World Cup victory, becoming the sole record holder one year after the drama. A total of 32,000 spectators attend across four World Cup days.
Downhill: 40th World Cup victory for Rachel Atherton, ahead of Camille Balanche; first World Cup win for Jordan Williams.
Cross Country: 34th World Cup victory for Nino Schurter; Loana Lecomte wins the women’s race, Alessandra Keller finishes 3rd.
An emotional chapter in World Cup history:
Nino Schurter, Thomas Litscher, Camille Balanche, and Linda Indergand say goodbye to the World Cup stage.
33,000 spectators celebrate a weekend full of emotions, goosebump moments, and Swiss successes.
Alessandra Keller wins gold in XCO, while Finn Treudler shapes the future of Swiss mountain biking with victories in XCC and XCO.
The tenth edition is just around the corner.
From June 19 to 21, 2026, Lenzerheide celebrates a decade of World Cup history with world-class sport, festival vibes, and unforgettable W.O.W. moments.
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