All articles tagged with #downhill
Franjo von Allmen won the classic downhill at Val Gardena, showcasing a daring and skillful run that edged out teammate Marco Odermatt, who remains a leader in the standings. The Swiss team had a strong weekend, with Florian Schieder securing his third podium for Italy, highlighting a successful season for Italian speed skiing. The event demonstrated the high level of competition and the pushing of limits among top skiers.
The article provides a lively overview of the Crankworx Whistler 2025 event, highlighting impressive bike handling, race highlights, notable riders like Richie Rude, and various course features and incidents, including crashes and spectacular jumps, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the event's activities and culture.
Mikaela Shiffrin secured a rare win in the World Cup downhill race at St. Moritz, edging out Sofia Goggia by 0.15 seconds. Shiffrin's victory puts her in a strong position to claim her sixth overall World Cup title. Federica Brignone finished third, completing a high-quality podium. Shiffrin now leads the season-long standings by 195 points. This win marks Shiffrin's fourth downhill victory and extends her record to 91 World Cup race wins.
Rocky Mountain has released the latest edition of its freeride machine, the Slayer, with 180mm of rear travel and a 180mm fork. The bike is aimed at riders looking for an “aggressive, big mountain bike that can smash bike park laps all day long, and still be pedaled to, from, up, and down their local trails.” The carbon frames now also have a carbon rear triangle that Rocky says is stiffer, and designed for aggressive park riding. The Slayer is also UDH compatible, but only in the longer chainstay position. Prices start at $3,799 USD for the Slayer A30 and go all the way up to $10,299 for the Slayer C90.