AUSTRIA – Swatch Nines MTB was this past weekend, bringing a crowd of some of the most talented freeride mountain bikers and slopestyle mountain bikers in the world to the trails of Austria. Like its ski/snowboard relative, Swatch Nines MTB is a chance for the best of the best to get wild, showing off their skills on some of the craziest features imaginable.
This year’s Swatch Nines MTB, hosted by Bike Republic Sölden, ran from September 10 to September 14. As you might have seen, the European Alps saw a bit of weather throughout that period, including some snow, but that didn’t stop the athletes from getting after it.
“Faced with rain, mud, sun and snow, the riders of Swatch Nines rise to the challenge of an early outbreak of winter in the Alps. This 26-minute documentary offers an unfiltered deep dive into the reality of Swatch Nines MTB 2024 at Bike Republic Sölden. Come along for the ride as they make the best of every situation, mastering the Nines course with determination and style. Their spirit and dedication to mountain biking as a collective crew shines through in all conditions.“