Massive congratulations going out to Canadian professional mountain rider Chance Moore who wrote his name into the history books by landing the world’s first Backflip Whip 360, Corky Whip or “however you want to call it.” Moore nailed the high flying trick at the Swatch Nines MTB 25 invite only event at Bike Republik Sölden in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
The 5 day session saw multiple world’s first tricks including Erik Fedko who rode away from a double backflip nohander to barspin and Diego Solans who landed a backflip cliffhanger to tailwhip. Cheers to all the athletes who participated in the event, pushing progression in mountain biking to the absolute limit.
Creativity takes flight at Swatch Nines
Swatch Nines MTB 2025 doubles down on the action
The third and final chapter of Swatch Nines 2025 takes mountain biking to new heights across two iconic locations. Swatch Nines MTB 2025 kicked off at Green Hill Bikepark in Germany from 4 to 6 September, where a select group of athletes focused on single-trick progression. Then, at Bike Republic Sölden in Austria, 35 riders showcased their skills in slopestyle and freeride in a five-day progression session from 9 to 13 September.
Swatch Nines MTB:
That’s a wrap for the Swatch Nines MTB, the epic conclusion of this year’s 3-part Swatch Nines series! Taking place across two iconic locations, Green Hill Bikepark, Germany and Bike Republic Sölden, Austria this year’s event wasn’t just a showcase of elite riders sending it on sculpted terrain, it was the ultimate playground of progression and the scene of multiple world-firsts.
One historic milestone was achieved by the unstoppable force in slopestyle, Swatch Proteam athlete Erik Fedko, who stole the show with a Double Backflip Tuck Nohander to Barspin, while another was accomplished by Chance Moore’s pioneering Backflip Whip 360, leaving fellow athletes in disbelief.
The event continued pushing boundaries in every direction throughout the week, with 26 brand-new trick combinations performed by various athletes and a spectacular public night shoot on Friday, September 12, that turned the slopes of Sölden into a canvas of light and motion.
Whether it was Kurtis Downs or Diego Solans Beraud stunning the crowds with never-seen-before tricks; 16-year-old Harry Schofield riding everything from a mountain bike to a minibike, or BMX all-rounder and Swatch Proteam athlete Kevin Peraza being celebrated by MTB peers with the Men’s Most Valuable Player award, the event embodied the spirit of progress through self-expression, innovation and camaraderie.
From snow to waves to dirt, Swatch Nines 2025 was a space where athletes could unleash their creativity, showcase their skill, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in their disciplines. The result was a celebration of innovation, fearless expression, and next-level performance across every terrain.
As we close the curtain on this year’s Nines trilogy, we are already looking ahead. Our next stop? Swatch Nines Snow in 2026, which will take place in an exciting new location!
