I continued my journey to my camping place in Switzerland after reaching my destination point on the Stelvio. My tent would be here for the next three days.

My ride back wasn’t the best since I had rain showers, and even though I passed through the gorgeous Livigno and Orient Express routes, there wasn’t much to photograph because the rain was pouring down strongly. I truly enjoyed the scenery and the breathtaking vistas in front of me.

After crossing the Swiss border and taking the inner rides, I arrive in Sankt Moritz and the beautiful Engadin region. I once attempted to ride a mountain bike race after being inspired by the magnificent Alps. However, a significant crash on my recon forced me to withdraw from the event.

This time, it was my motorcycle that forced me to assist with my replacements. It was easier on my body, and I was able to appreciate the Swiss Alpine scenery even more.

After a few hours, I arrive at my camping place in the pouring rain. I was unable to pitch my tent, but the camping host informed me that it rained virtually every day around this time and asked me to relax for a minute at his bar. After an hour, the sun began to show its hues, and I was able to put up my little abode for the following three days.

After a well-spent night, I was there to achieve my other ambition, which was to work at the highest level of mountain biking in the world. The World Cup MTB event in Lenzerheide The first event of the downhill season joined the other mountain bike classes to compete. You may call it mountain biking at the F1 level.

My first event was at the World Championships in France, which you can read about on my blog, and I like capturing this high level of racing in pictures and assisting my buddy Danny Hart with my other job when he needs it.

Some images may tell a story all on their own. The first point to consider is the location.

But first, here are the Elite Downhill women’s results:

Rachel Atherton (nr-32) wins her 40th World Cup in the Elite Women’s finals, kicking off the finals in style. Rachel’s victory at Lenzerheide is her first since Vallnord in 2019 and one of the most spectacular comebacks in mountain biking history. Rachel Camille Balanche finished the weekend in second place, only half a second behind Rachel Camille Balanche (nr-1). Nina Hoffmann (nr-5), who did not ride in qualification due to an injured knee, demonstrated her strength heading into the season by finishing third.

Following that, it was time for the Elite Downhill men’s results:

Jordan Williams steered his Specialized Demo to first place on the podium in his maiden Elite World Cup, marking another historic occasion in Elite Men’s racing. Loris Vergier, the closest rider behind the youthful prodigy, finished 0.495 seconds behind. Loic Bruni was unable to match his teammate’s pace and finished third, with Finn Iles placing a third Specialized within the top five.

My friend, Danny Hart, came in 12th place in his first World Cup of the season. The atmosphere at the downhill track, on the other hand, was wild. It’s a thrill to see so many excellent riders pushing their abilities to the limit, and even beyond, to attain the best results.

I’ve seen this sport grow, and as of today, it’s ramped up towards the F1 circus.

Adrenaline, unbelievable riding skills, and a fantastic crowd to watch it all.

Thank you