Paul Schmidinger misses downhill finals in Leogang-proud remains!

Paul Schmidinger misses downhill finals in Leogang-proud remains!

What kind of event: The UCI Downhill World Cup in Leogang inspired the mountain bike fans in Austria! In bright sunshine and perfect route conditions, the atmosphere about the many spectators was not neglected. Paul Schmidinger from Micheldorf was one of the many drivers who took part in this exciting competition and went into the event with great hopes. Despite his strong performance in time training, the young athlete unfortunately experienced a mixed run in the final.

Schmidinger did not qualify for the final and achieved 42th place. "The mood was overwhelming, but the nervousness also went through with me," said Schmidinger after his run. Some mistakes that have been made ultimately led to a missed final participation. Nevertheless, the driver was proud of his commitment and the support that the fans gave him. "I take a lot of positive impressions with me," continued Schmidinger. His next competition is already in La Thuile, Italy at the beginning of July, and he is looking forward to starting again.

A look at the event

Leogang has been the host for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup since 2010, and again and again the region is transformed into a mecca for mountain bikers. Not only the downhill races take place in the Epic Bikepark Leogang, but the region is also the setting for a triple header in the competition calendar. The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, which will take place again in Leogang from June 5 to June 8, 2025, has also upgraded the event experience. In addition to downhill races, cross-country and enduro races will also be in the program.

This series is a real highlight for the drivers: 40 teams have secured the status of the Premier Division and fight for top positions in every round. As the ucimtbworldseries.com explains, drivers can also take part in the competitions without a team status if they meet certain criteria. There are even so -called "golden tickets" that enable the best drivers to participate in the prestigious rounds of the series.

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The UCI Downhill World Cup in Leogang remains an integral part of mountain bike sport in Austria, and Paul Schmidinger will soon get his chance again. We look forward to his next appearance and the upcoming events in this exciting sport!