BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang 2025: That was day 1: sun, soul and no rain!
Laurin Lehner
· 12.09.2025
Experience the latest MTB models and trends of 2025 up close! The Epic Bikepark Leogang and the surrounding trails are ideal for thoroughly testing the latest mountain bike models. Away from the trails, visitors can look forward to a varied supporting programme with workshops and tours from the BIKE Academy, live music and exciting mountain biking exhibitions. That was day 1.
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New trails, new challenges
New trails were ready in time for the festival, including the "Back to the Roots" from the mountain station. A technically demanding root descent that is particularly challenging in wet conditions.
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We are still working on the new Jumpline T-Line. Fingers crossed that it will be ready to ride tomorrow! The video gives you a good impression of the character of the Jumpline.
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Fresh bikes at the start
At the BIKE Festival, you can test the brand new Scott Gambler for the first time - and not just anywhere, but on the trails of the Bikepark Leogang, for example on the UCI downhill course Speedster. In an interview, Julian Oswald from Scott explains what makes the bike so special.
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Learning from the professionals
Valuable knowledge will be passed on in various workshops - such as the drivetrain & gears workshop, the suspension fork service or the brakes workshop. Visitors can also benefit from the experts' know-how on the Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Learning from downhill racers David Trummer and Marlena Neißl
The "Ride World Cup Track" with runner-up world champion David Trummer got down to business. The pro showed the participants all the tricks to master the World Cup track as quickly and safely as possible. In addition to the right line choice, "Daveboy" also passed on valuable riding technique tips. Watch the video to see his top 3 tips for getting faster. There will be further sessions tomorrow and on Sunday.
- Saturday, 13.9.2025 I 11:00 a.m. Register now
- Sunday, 14.9.2025 I 11:00 a.m. Register now
- Saturday, 13.9.2025 I 14:00 h Register now
- Sunday, 14.9.2025 I 10:00 a.m. Register now
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The show must go on! Trial action with Thomas Klausner
Trial crack Thomas Klausner wowed Expo visitors with his bike skills. With exceptional balance and bike control, he masters spectacular obstacles, which has already led him to the national championship title several times. He has attracted international attention with impressive world records, including over 1,200 consecutive rear wheel jumps and a daring drop-gap jump from a height of two metres over a distance of almost four metres. As an integral part of the bike scene, Klausner thrills audiences at shows, such as here at the BIKE Festival in Leogang.
Klausner will also be performing his shows at the event weekend.
Pump it, baby! Pumping with Joost Wichmann
The Dutchman Joost Wichmann is one of the most influential personalities in four-cross. He celebrated numerous international successes and crowned his career with the world championship title in 2013. Today, he is known far beyond the racing scene, particularly through his involvement in the Pump track biking. This discipline thrives on "pumping" - the rhythmic pushing and releasing of the bike to generate speed through body movement alone, without pedalling hard. Wichmann not only inspires with his own technique and flow, but also with his ability to pass on the fascination of the pump track to young and amateur riders. With the programme he created Pump Battle Series he creates exciting competitions in which professional and amateur athletes and children compete together.
Here at the BIKE Festival, he gave tips and tricks for more speed on the pump track. Joost will also be giving workshops on the Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Saturday, 13.9.2025 I 11:00 - 12:30 a.m. Register now
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Emtb riding technique for advanced riders with Stefan Schlie
Mountain bikers who are interested in S2 levels of difficulty are in the right place at this workshop. Today, expert Stefan Schlie showed us how to have more fun on the trail with skilful tricks. At the end of the course, there was a group ride on the Leogang trails. More courses from Stefan on Saturday and Sunday,
Saturday, 13.9.2025 I 14:00 h Register now
Sunday, 14.9.2025 I 13:00 h Register now
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Good night and see you tomorrow - over and out!
Laurin Lehner
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