Big In Bavaria

Germany will host a high-class dirt jump event called the "BIG IN BAVARIA". Two contests unite the world’s best mountain bike and BMX dirt jumpers during the BIKE EXPO, the brand new international bicycle tradeshow from July 23rd to 26th. As you can guess, hearing the title “BIG IN BAVARIA”, it’s not only about huge doubles, but also about the biggest names in the sport. Riders like Andreu Lacondeguy (ESP), Brandon Semenuk (CAN), Benny Korthaus (GER) or Darren Berrecloth (CAN) who represent the mountain bike sport, or BMX legends like Ryan Nyquist (USA), Corey Bohan (AUS) or Cory Nastazio (USA) are on the invite list. Tarek Rasouli, managing partner of rasoulution, the agency which is in charge of the BIG IN BAVARIA, explains its concept: “Munich is well known worldwide for the Oktoberfest and the Hofbräuhaus. A lot of the mountain bike and BMX pros have already been in Munich, riding the various spots and enjoying the Bavarian lifestyle. The BIKE EXPO is the new melting pot for the global bicycle industry and the perfect chance to get the world’s best pros all together. A perfect dirt line, 20.000 Euros prize money for mountain bike and BMX riders each, a unique Bavarian flair, as well as thousands of spectators make the perfect framework for the athletes from all over the globe.“ To present a world class dirt line, the well experienced track builder and long term BMX pro Markus Hampl takes care of the course design: “The BIG IN BAVARIA gonna kick ass! I have 180 meters to build whatever I want to. So I made my decision for a big starting tower with a smooth step down. Six huge dirt doubles will follow, a part of this section will also feature two parallel lines – perfect for transfers. A step up step - down combo somewhere in between also offers some more diversity. I can promise you one thing for sure: there will be massive jumps giving you a lot of air time.” 25 mountain bike and 25 BMX riders have the chance to rock that dirt line. To get glue, what you can expect, the TOP 10 invited riders of each category are: Mountainbike Top10 Brandon Semenuk (CAN) Darren Berrecloth (CAN) Andreu Lacondeguy (ESP) Lance McDermott (GBR) Sam Pilgrim (GBR) Benny Korthaus GER Trond Hansen (NOR) Cameron McCaul (USA) Jamie Goldman (USA) Paul Basagoitia (USA) BMX Top10 Cameron White (AUS) Corey Bohan (AUS) Dave Dillewaard (AUS) Luke Parslow (AUS) Ryan Guettler (AUS) Alejandro Caro (COL) Markus Hampl (GER) Corey Nastazio (USA) James Foster (USA) Ryan Nyquist (USA) The BIKE EXPO is open for consumers on Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th, and offers a well-packed side program. The BIG IN BAVARIA dirt line is the center of the “Park and Ride Zone”, which features a mountain bike test track for everybody, a mini ramp including BMX show, booths of the freshest dirt brands, food and beverage, as well as a big music stage. After the BIG IN BAVARIA BMX finals on Saturday late afternoon, the visitors and riders will go off when they get to see the international music act. On Sunday, the mountain bike riders battle for another 20.000 Euros prize money. Make your way to the BIKE EXPO and see the bicycle industry’s latest news, get an autograph from the world’s best dirt riders and check their stunning tricks on the BIG IN BAVARIA jumps. Take your chance to visit Munich. Please find detailed information about the tradeshow program soon on www.bike-expo.com.