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Swatch Nines in Sölden, Austria is underway

Swatch Nines in Sölden, Austria is underway

Since its start in 2011, Swatch Nines MTB has taken an altered approach to mountain biking by offering athletes something completely different: a creative playground where they can push their limits without the pressure of competition. It’s all about expression and progression in a fun, experimental environment.

This week, Swatch Nines MTB is in a new location—Sölden, Austria. Until Septemer 14th, the Austrian Alps will be the backdrop for Swatch Nines’ signature blend of cutting-edge course design and international MTB talent. Riders like Lukas Knopf, Kaidan Ingersoll, Sam Reynolds are riding the incredible course and a strong female cotingent includes riders like Casey Brown, Patricia Druwen

This year’s course in Sölden is next-level. It’s a massive, mind-blowing setup that combines creativity with pure scale, the result of months of collaboration between riders, designers and park builders. The design process kicked off back in January 2024 with a creative workshop where the first sketches were drawn up. Since then, riders have been part of the evolution, shaping the features into what’s sure to be an unforgettable setup.

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