The start of the first iXS Downhill Cup of the season at the iXS Dirt Masters Festival offered everything that makes a downhill fan's heart beat faster. The weather showed its moody side, which made the event a real challenge. From bright sunshine to torrential rain, everything was there, turning the already demanding course into a real mud fight.

Top times in the mud

Despite these extreme conditions, the riders delivered impressive performances. The best time of the day by Sam Gale (NZL - MMAP), who flew over the slippery surface with breathtaking speed and masterful control, was particularly outstanding.

Equally impressive was the performance of Rosa Marie Jensen (DEN - Gen-S), a young rider from the Open U17 female category, who secured the fastest time of the day for women and was therefore faster than the winner of the Elite Women category Kine Haugom (NOR - DH Talent Team). Briek Van Duyse's (BEL - naos-optics) ride is also worth mentioning. He came within 2 seconds of Sam Gale's time in the Pro U17 times category.

Here are the results 📋

That was just the beginning

The atmosphere at the side of the track was electrifying. Spectators, who had gathered despite the unstable weather, cheered the riders on loudly and created an incomparable atmosphere. The mixture of adrenaline, mud and cheers made the first iXS Downhill Cup of the season an unforgettable event that impressively demonstrated that downhill sport captivates its audience in all weather conditions.