The shapers and crew have been tirelessly at work and as a result, the bike park will re-open as The Epic Bikepark Leogang with new lines, an additional lift and a new 5000m² / 53,800 sq ft. pump track including a jump- and dirt line. In addition to all of the changes and the usual dose of action, adrenaline and airtime, riders can also look forward to a number of spectacular events in 2019.
All those who are keen to get the first park laps in, can look forward to the Opening Weekend on May 10-12. Thanks to head-shaper Reini Leitner and his team, preparations are already in full swing and to celebrate the Opening Weekend, The Epic Bikepark Leogang will offer a 15% discount on day- and multi day tickets for the duration of the weekend (excluding season passes). Riders can enjoy 11 different trails of varying difficulties in the bikepark, including one of Europe’s biggest beginner bikeparks, the Riders Playground, technical singletrails, Freeride- and Northshore trails and, of course, the legendary World Cup track.
One of the biggest changes for 2019 is the addition of two new lines in The Epic Bikepark Leogang, two new trails in the region of Saalfelden Leogang and the new 5000m² / 53,800 sq ft Pump track including a jump- and dirt line. With the new Steinberg Line by FOX and the Antonius Trail, the bikepark will be expanded with two new lines from June onwards. The 10km-long Steinberg Line by FOX will please beginners and those looking for a good portion of flow, while the Antonius Trail provides the goods for fans of technical and difficult singletrails. In addition to the new lines, the bikepark will also be serviced by an additional gondola, the Steinbergbahn, from the end of May on. But that’s not all. The region of Saalfelden Leogang has also invested in its trail network outside of the bikepark and as a result sees the addition of two new, natural, hand-shaped singletrails. While the Schwarzleo Trails is already open to the public, Enduro riders and singletrail lovers will have to wait until the end of June until they can put tires onto the new Forsthof trail.
The first big event highlight of the season is coming up just 4 weeks after the season opening. The Out of Bounds Festival from June 7 – 9 combines the Mercedes-Benz UCI Downhill World Cup with a spectacular supporting program. Next to the large pit and expo area, where visitors have the chance to rub elbows with the world’s best downhill riders, the Out of Bounds Festival also includes several further highlights such as multiple spectacular freestyle motocross shows, a large open-air concert with Californian band ‘John Diva & the Rockets of Love’ and several parties. Tickets and further information about the Out of Bounds Festival 2019 can be found on mtb-weltcup.at.
