18 July 2024
Crans-Montana is set to become the nerve centre for cross-country mountain biking in 2025, when it hosts the UCI Cross-Country Mountain Bike World Championships. As a foretaste of the event, BMX prodigy Kriss Kyle recently spent a day in our breathtaking region.
Kriss Kyle, who is known as one of the most innovative riders of his generation, took advantage of his visit to discover the many different faces of Crans-Montana. As well as trying out the course which was used for the World Cup, which was held in Crans-Montana in June, he also explored the wilderness of the Tièche valley and tested the Wake Park, adding a touch of aquatic adrenaline to his stay. Accompanied by slopestyle stars Nicholi Rogatkin and Lukas Huppert, Kriss showcased their talents on this breathtaking terrain.
This exclusive expedition could well inspire new tricks and modules on the 2025 World Championships course. Follow in the footsteps of Kriss Kyle in a captivating video that follows their stay in Crans-Montana, offering a glimpse of their adventures and the incredible landscapes they travelled through. Has the beauty of cross-country touched these cyclists? Find out by watching their exciting and inspiring adventure.
One thing is for sure: Crans-Montana awaits cyclists for a memorable mountain biking season for sporting performance and exploring the wilderness.
