iXS European Downhill Cup 2026
Szczyrk Bike Park by TREK
Winter is behind us, and the cycling season is in full swing!🔥
The excitement after the 2025 UCI MTB World Cup hasn’t faded yet, and we’re dropping another bombshell!
In 2026, Szczyrk Bike Park by TREK joins the elite and will host a round of the iXS Downhill Cup – the European Cup series!
Get ready for a massive dose of adrenaline!
31.07-02.08.2026
iXS EDC #5 Szczyrk
iXS European Downhill Cup
This marks the 19th season of the iXS European Downhill Cup – an iconic series that for years has served as a springboard to world-class careers. It’s here that many riders took their first steps before going on to fight for the highest honors on the global stage.
Top-tier locations, brutally demanding tracks, and racing at the highest level – all wrapped in a unique atmosphere that brings riders, fans, and downhill enthusiasts together into one big biking family.
The iXS Cup is renowned for its technical courses, spectacular runs, and an atmosphere that attracts both elite riders and huge crowds of spectators.
In 2026, Szczyrk will appear on the iXS Downhill Cup calendar as the 5th round, hosting top riders and the best competitors from across Europe.
What can you expect?
- the world’s top downhill riders on one of the most demanding tracks in Poland
- adrenaline-packed, edge-of-your-seat race runs
- a truly international field of riders from many different countries
- an electric atmosphere and non-stop cheering along the course
- an event made for fans of MTB, adrenaline, and mountain sports
Join us and cheer for the best!
Come and see for yourself why downhill is the Formula 1 of cycling – fast, spectacular, and full of action. We guarantee top-level excitement! This is one of the few opportunities in Poland to watch Europe’s elite downhill riders in action.
Strap on your helmet – it’s going to be wild!
SCHEDULE GENERALLY
Friday 31/07/2026
- 9:00-13:00 | Riders Confirmation
- 14:00-18:00 | Riders Confirmation
- 10:00-12:00 | Track Walk
- 12:00-17:00 | Official Training
Saturday 01/08/2026
- from 08:30 | Race Office
- 09:00-12:00 | Obligatory Training
- 12:00-13:00 | Non-StopTraining
- 13:00-14:00 | Top Training
- 14:00-14:30 | Track closure
- od 14:30 | Seeding
Sunday 02/08/2026
- from 08:30 |Race Office
- 09:00-11:00 | Official Training
- 11:00-12:00 | Top Training
- 12:00-12:30 | Track closure
- from 12:30 | Finals
- about 30 min. after race | Awards Ceremony
