The second edition of the Matterhorn Ultraks Trail in Zermatt took place this saturday. Almost 1’400 participants entered one of the four races «16K», «30K», «46K» and «2VK». The Moroccan Zaïd Ait Malek came out on top of the longest distance «46K», which is part of the Skyrunner® World Series. Stevie Kremer (US) entered the finish line first among the women.
US Mountain Running champion and SCOTT-Athlete Joe Gray finished 2nd at one of the most competitive mountain races in the World, the 41st edition of Sierre-Zinal. Joe becomes the fastest American ever on this course with a time of 2:32.58h, less than 1 minute behind the race winner Kilian Jornet...
The World Cup wins keep on coming! Nino Schurter completes number 13 while Jenny Rissveds gets her first eliminator victory of the season. Throw in a top-ten from Florian Vogel and you have one well rounded weekend!
12 World Cup Wins for Nino! The battle between the two best mountain bikers in the world continues. This time it was Nino Schurter's turn, with Nino grabbing his 12th World Cup victory!
After some welcome Brezels, Croissants and Cappuccinos at the Contessa Café Bar, the whole Contessa Team, including Kathrin, Lisa, Andi, Fien and Karen was there to guide the 20 participants over the weekend.
Jordi Tixier and Dylan Ferrandis both finished in podium positions at the 15th round of the MX2 World Championship, claiming second and third respectively', on the rough, sandy track of Lommel (Belgium).
