25th BIKE Festival Willingen 2024The highlights from the last festival day in Willingen

Maik Schröder

 · 27.05.2024

The Scott Enduro German Championships marked the start of the last day of the BIKE Festival 2024 in Willingen.
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The third and final day of the BIKE Festival 2024 in Willingen was all about various MTB races, which were held on the - now reasonably dry - trails around the Expo. The youngsters also took part in exciting duels. The festival stage was later used to celebrate in a great atmosphere.

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In perfect weather, the BIKE Festival Expo in Willingen on Sunday once again invited visitors to stroll around the numerous stands, while exciting, action-packed races were held on the surrounding trails. First and foremost was the Scott Enduro German Championships, where the riders started at 7.30 am. This was followed by the Lazer Junior Trophy and the final races of the iXS Downhill Cup. We look back on an action-packed Sunday at the BIKE Festival in Willingen 2024.

By the way: You can read about the whole festival weekend again in our BIKE Festival 2024 liveblog!

Scott Enduro German Championship

The final races of the German Enduro Championship were held in Willingen on Sunday. Christian Textor and Raphaela Richter were the favourites in the elite classes.

The award ceremony after the race - beaming faces are easy to recognise.Photo: Desire LinesThe award ceremony after the race - beaming faces are easy to recognise.

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Lazer Junior Trophy

On Sunday, the very youngest junior mountain bikers also had their stage and were able to show off their skills. At the Lazer Junior Trophy, the little ones had a lot of fun...

Step on the gas! The youngsters gave their all at the Lazer Junior Trophy!Photo: Desire LinesStep on the gas! The youngsters gave their all at the Lazer Junior Trophy!Thumbs up!Photo: Desire LinesThumbs up!

At the award ceremony in the afternoon, numerous spectators were on stage to cheer on the little ones. The atmosphere was great and the youngsters will certainly remember this moment for a long time to come.

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Full house at the award ceremony of the Lazer Junior Trophy.Photo: Desire LinesFull house at the award ceremony of the Lazer Junior Trophy.Raise the trophy once, please - and a friendly grin!Photo: Desire LinesRaise the trophy once, please - and a friendly grin!

iXS Downhill Cup

Then there were the final races of the iXS Downhill Cup on the programme on Sunday at the BIKE Festival in Willingen. The action-packed races went down the hills around Willingen at breakneck speed. This was not only exciting for the riders, but of course also for the spectators along the course.

The award ceremony at the iXS Downhill Cup.Photo: Desire LinesThe award ceremony at the iXS Downhill Cup.

Sun, bikes and more at the Expo

The sunny last day of the BIKE Festival 2024 attracted many visitors to the site. Of course, cooling off is a must, like here at the Bitburger stand...

Time to cool down...Photo: Desire LinesTime to cool down...

And those who had already had enough to look at could simply take a break and use the numerous seating areas to simply enjoy the atmosphere...

The chill-out area at the Bitburger stand invited visitors to relax.Photo: Desire LinesThe chill-out area at the Bitburger stand invited visitors to relax.

See you next year!

That was the BIKE Festival 2024 - see you next year!

BIKE Festival 2024 in WillingenPhoto: Desire LinesBIKE Festival 2024 in Willingen

Maik Schröder was born in East Westphalia and prefers to ride through the countryside on his gravel bike. The tour can also include a culinary stop to fortify himself for the next few kilometres. Even if there are few metres of altitude to conquer in the flatlands, he has the ambitious goal of completing a Transalp one day. As online editor, he is responsible for creating digital editorial content such as news reports, new products and event coverage.

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