MTB News / Video: The Streif in Kitzbühel is considered the hardest ski run in the world! The key data of the ski slope really make your blood run cold: The maximum incline of 85% and 80 meter wide jumps don't forgive any mistakes on the more than 3.300 meter long descent. The Austrian Fritz Strobl has held the course record with 1:51,58 seconds and an average speed of 107 km/h since 1997. A few days before the Hahnenkamm race, Max Stöckl was the first rider on two wheels to conquer the freshly prepared Ski World Cup slope.
The Austrian Max Stöckl is always looking for the extreme - regardless of whether it is about a speed world record in the Chilean Andes or setting a new record on gravel. However, the man from Oberndorf is not only looking for the thrill of speed, but also for uniqueness. There is no doubt that he has done extremely well so far. His latest project was the legendary Streif ski slope. The descent is not only considered the hardest of its kind, but also one of the most dangerous. This piste plunges an incredible 860 meters in altitude into the valley. Skiers can reach unbelievable speeds of up to 85 km/h here with gradients of a maximum of 140%. A mountain biker has never conquered this slope in winter - until now! A few days before the Ski World Cup, Max Stöckl raced down the Streif on a series mountain bike. Changes to the bike were made only to the tires with 15mm studs and a carbon fender. The feat of the 43-year-old local hero lasted 3:06 minutes, the top speed was 103,64 km/h. An amazing ride!
Video: Max Stöckl as the first downhill mountain biker on the Streif