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25th BIKE Festival Willingen 2024These were the highlights on day 1 in Willingen

Maik Schröder

 · 25.05.2024

The 25th BIKE Festival in Willingen is open. In the photo from left: Gitta Beimfohr (Editor BIKE), Tim Ramms (Managing Director Delius Klasing Verlag), Thomas Trachte (Mayor of Willingen) and Matthias Schäfer (Project Manager Green Trails).
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The start of the 25th BIKE Festival in Willingen already brought some highlights. The weather didn't quite play ball yet, but there was plenty of action and exciting innovations on day 1. Here are the highlights of day 1.
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The BIKE Festival in Willingen has officially started. Together with Willingen's mayor Thomas Trachte, Delius Klasing Managing Director Tim Ramms opened the 25th anniversary of Germany's largest bike festival on Friday lunchtime. The expo at the foot of the Ettelsberg opens its doors for the 25th time this weekend and is still the Mecca for mountain bike fans when it comes to checking out the latest trends, testing bikes or watching the pros in action-packed races on the track. The list of highlights is long...

>> Live coverage: The BIKE Festival Willingen 2024 in the live blog

The Shimano Gravel-Ride

The Shimano Gravel Ride on Friday was one of numerous side events this weekend.Photo: desire linesThe Shimano Gravel Ride on Friday was one of numerous side events this weekend.

The Shimano Gravel Ride offered the participants the ideal preparation for the marathon on Saturday on the almost 40 km long route - or simply a beautiful tour through the mountains of the Hochsauerland. In between, the riders were rewarded with great views and a break at the hut. If you want to take part next year, you can find here all info.

Break at the hut on the Shimano Gravel Ride.Photo: desire linesBreak at the hut on the Shimano Gravel Ride.

iXS Downhill Cup Training

It was action-packed on the course as the riders completed their first training session for tomorrow's iXS Downhill Cup. Due to the changeable weather, many riders arrived back at the expo with mud-covered clothing, but of course they still had fun.

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The downhill is sometimes a real challenge. Difficult conditions due to the rain couldn't stop this rider though...Photo: desire linesThe downhill is sometimes a real challenge. Difficult conditions due to the rain couldn't stop this rider though...
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Wrenching workshops at the BIKE Academy

The BIKE Academy offers workshops for mechanics throughout the weekend, where you can learn a lot about a wide range of technical topics relating to MTB. Where? Directly at the BIKE stand opposite the festival stage.

You can really learn something at the BIKE Academy's mechanic workshops.Photo: desire linesYou can really learn something at the BIKE Academy's mechanic workshops.

Highlights and test bikes on the Expo site

With its numerous stands, the festival site offers something for all visitors. Many manufacturers present special parts, the latest technology or bicycles in customised paintwork.

The Scott Spark RC that Nino Schurter rode at the Cape Epic is also in Willingen. In our live blog, we reveal what happens to it...Photo: Maik SchröderThe Scott Spark RC that Nino Schurter rode at the Cape Epic is also in Willingen. In our live blog, we reveal what happens to it...

Like this one here, the Scott Spark RC. However, this is not just any mountain bike, but the Cape Epic bike of MTB star Nino Schurter. We revealed why it is in Willingen and what will happen to it in our festival live blog yesterday.

Of course, the latest bikes on show in Willingen can be tested. Simply go to your favourite manufacturer and ask whether your desired MTB is currently available in the right size.

Test bikes can be hired on the Expo site and then tested on the mountain.Photo: desire linesTest bikes can be hired on the Expo site and then tested on the mountain.
Maik Schröder

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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