Pure Adrenaline: Young Cyclists conquer Oberhof at the Rookies Cup!

Pure Adrenaline: Young Cyclists conquer Oberhof at the Rookies Cup!

Oberhof, Deutschland - On June 22, 2025, Oberhof turned into a true Mecca for mountain bike fans when the propain rookies cup took place. Participants from all over Europe competed against each other on a 1.1 kilometer-long downhill route. In optimal conditions and bright sunshine, the young bikers offered exciting head-to-head duels, which came up with daring maneuvers and very narrow intervals. The thrill was not only large for the drivers, but also for the numerous spectators who cheered the athletes loudly. [Insuedthueringen] reports of an atmosphere that was shaped by adrenaline and applause.

The event attracted young talents of all ages-from the youngest participants to the U19 class were all represented. It was not only an opportunity to demonstrate your own driving technique, but also an important springboard for future downhill careers. The aim of the drivers is to fight at the top through first-class achievements in the Rookies Cup series, which will expand internationally in the coming year and to make a name for themselves in the competition. This strategy supports the athletes in promoting and consolidating their career in downhill sports. [Rookies Cup] has already announced two new destinations for 2025: Königsberg and Schulenberg are new to the racing calendar, while Oberhof and Saalbach are once again firmly planned as a long -term event venue.

international expansion and new routes

For the 2025 rookies cup season, several new routes are planned, for example in Koprivna, which offers the participating biker: varied challenges. The start of the season traditionally takes place at the IXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg. [Rookiescup] is convinced that these new destinations and routes benefit the level of the event and thus also increase the attractiveness of the entire cup.

The next big events

But the propain rookies cup is just the beginning. There are also some important events on the international calendar in the coming weeks. From June 28th to 29th, 2025, for example, at the MTB French Cup in France, it is time to "keep your fingers crossed!". The Slovak National Championships and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, which will continue to heat up the international biker feeling, are also exciting. [MTBData] brings even more insights into the challenge that are waiting for the participants.

The mountain bike community is lively and dynamic. Whether in Oberhof or elsewhere, the sport inspires and enthusiastically. And so we let ourselves be surprised which young talents will shine as the next on the big stages of downhill sports.