The "Biketember Festival" is calling for the third time and offers biking in all its facets. Whether downhill, enduro or cross country - the full spectrum awaits at the bike event in Pinzgau. So the bike summer can easily go into overtime.
The local crème de la crème of cross-country riders, the best enduro riders, many well-known names from the downhill scene and numerous die-hard fans: these are the guaranteed ingredients that will make the "Biketember Festival" a spectacle once again this year. Riders from all over Europe will be competing for points in the various race series in Saalfelden Leogang from September 16 to 18, proving that mountain biking is popular for good reason. Whether at the final of the iXS European Downhill Cup, the showdown of the Specialized-SRAM Enduro Series, the Cross Country European Cup race (XCO C1) or the Scott Junior Trophy - Saalfelden Leogang will once again be the focus of the scene with its second major bike festival, alongside the Out of Bounds weekend in June.
One festival, three days, four race series
The festival weekend opens on Saturday, September 17, with the European Cross Country Cup race (XCO C1). From 11 a.m., the riders will show why they are among the best in their field on the challenging course in the Bürgerau district of Saalfelden.
On Sunday, the downhillers and enduro riders will do the same as the cross-country riders. From 8 a.m., the enduro riders will be pedalling to show off their skills at the season finale of the Specialized-SRAM Enduro Series. This year marks the third time that the race series has been held in Saalfelden Leogang and Saalbach Hinterglemm. This year's special: For the first time, the Enduro race will be held as the Austrian Championship.
While the enduro riders compete in the morning, the iXS European Downhill Cup in the Bikepark Leogang will kick off at 12.30 pm for the downhill specialists. For the last time this year, riders will be competing for important points in the overall standings on the "Speedster" World Cup downhill course.
On this day, the Biketember Festival will also be putting the spotlight on up-and-coming cyclists. From 10 a.m. on Sunday, young bikers between the ages of three and 16 will be demonstrating their stamina, fighting spirit, technical skills and enjoyment of the sport at the Scott Junior Trophy.
Supporting program - and not in short supply
In addition to concentrated mountain bike action, various side events at the "Biketember Festival" also provide plenty to talk about away from the race tracks. For example, you can take part in the LINES Bike Pulling on Friday or the Dual Race on Saturday. A large expo area, the LINES Party on Friday or the already legendary Ö3 Disco with LUKE K on Saturday are further excerpts from the extensive festival program.
