ERGOTEC - MAJLEN SUNSHINE RACE

How did this come about?
In 2022 it was announced that the MTB events in Solingen and Wetter would not take place. In order to support the long-standing MTB series NRW-XCO-Cup and also the 3N-Cup
some mountain bike friends decided to organise a race in Winterberg.

Since Majlen Müller, one of the most successful female racers from NRW, is a member of the group and her ancestors came from Winterberg, the title was obvious, based on the legendary XCO race in Vinschgau, the “Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race”.

The mayor of Winterberg, himself an enthusiastic XC mountain biker, was immediately enthusiastic about the idea, with the wish that it would continue in subsequent years.

The short planning time resulted in the following constellation: The mountain bike event in Winterberg will be part of the MTB-XCO-NRW Cup and the Three Nations MTB Cup. The elite and junior classes (m/f) will be held in the UCI category C2.

On Saturday there will be a short track race (XCC) in category C3 for the elite (m/f) racing classes as part of the International National League. For the following year, it is planned to offer the race as an XCO competition for the national league.

As the ORGA team is made up of experienced racers, you can expect a very challenging course, which will be set up in the trail park of Winterberg and will include parts of the “German Championship Enduro”.

We look forward to seeing you at the “Kick off” event of the “Majlen Sunshine Race”.
On Saturday evening we are planning an after-race party at the Bremberg-Klause in the Winterberg ski area, so there will be plenty to celebrate. Let’s all hope that the MTB XCO sport is back on the up!