The iXS EDC entered its fourth round at the weekend in the breathtaking setting of Les Deux Alpes. After more than 8 years, the former Crankworx venue celebrated its comeback on the race calendar. More than 350 riders from 31 nations did not miss out on this event

Back-2-Back Racing

After a nerve-wracking race in Spain the previous week, the iXS Cup team and the riders travelled straight on to the French Alps. This double challenge within just two weeks demanded a lot from everyone involved - both physically and mentally.

The Track – Alpine Masterpiece

Les Deux Alpes presented one of the most challenging and longest courses of the season. From the starting point at an altitude of 2,400 metres, the course offered a perfect mix of fast, open sections and tight, winding forest passages, peppered with roots and rocks. The middle section of the course in particular challenged even the most experienced riders and separated the good from the best.

Qualification

It got pretty hot on the track during qualifying on Saturday. The field of riders, consisting of 350 racers, turned the track into a real challenge. Frenchman Dylan Levesque (Scott DH Factory) set the fastest time of the day. French team partner Vicky Clavel secured the fastest time for the women.

The Cup is Growing

The iXS European Downhill Cup continues to grow steadily and attracts more and more top-class riders from all over the world. The organisation and professionalism of the events reaches new heights year after year. Les Deux Alpes was further proof that the Cup is one of the most important race series in downhill sport. Not only are the locations becoming more spectacular, but the entire infrastructure surrounding the races is also becoming increasingly professional and spectator-friendly.

Summerbreak

The two races in Spain and France will be remembered as one of the most exciting but also most challenging weeks of the season. The athletes have once again surpassed themselves and offered the spectators two thrilling and unforgettable experiences. After two intense weeks of racing, the riders will now take a well-deserved break before the Cup enters its next round in Verbier.