MTB News: Just one week before the Downhill World Cup in Canada, young riders are fighting for the fastest times at the Kona Rookie Games as part of the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis MTB Festival. There are exciting races that definitely deserve attention. Clear the stage for the stars of tomorrow!
As with the pros, the youngsters in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are all about the perfect choice of line and fast times. The talented Austrian Valentina Höll is certainly the best proof that the leap from this event to the World Cup is definitely possible. More than 200 rookie racers from over 20 countries have already registered for the races on August 04th and 05th. The young riders can expect a demanding downhill slope with a length of 1480 meters. Root passages require skills as well as stone fields and jumps.
Bikepark Manager Christian Zangerl: “I believe a good downhill track should also challenge the participants. For our downhill course, you primarily need to be technically skilled. This track demands a lot from the participants and perfectly prepares them for future races.” But even though the highlight of the Kona Rookie Games is clearly the downhill races, the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis MTB Festival is about much more than just setting personal bests. “The focus is on having fun with the sport. The festival offers families the opportunity to gain racing experience in a relaxed atmosphere and connect with others,” Zangerl continued. The races will be streamed live at www.bike-sfl.at.