With 27’500 visitors the Bike Days 2015 have set a new record. This crowd got attracted by nice weather and a long list of product premiers as the 275 exhibitors at the bicycle expo had 20 entirely new products on display. The MTB dirtjump contest was won by newcomer Nicholi Rogatkin while Viki Gomez was the best rider in the BMX flatland competition.
The area around Solothurn’s Schanzengraben is perfectly suited to host the Bike Days’ extensive Program
32 riders from 12 different countries lined up for this year’s MTB dirtjump contest. Ten of those made it through Saturday’s qualifications and to the finals. Newcomer Nicholi Rogatkin from the US was the clear favorite after the qualification, and he managed to win the contest with a very strong second run, beating last year’s winner Matt Jones (UK) and Szymon Godziek (POL). For Rogatkin this was his first participation in Solothurn, and he was enthusiastic about the bike festival. "I’ve spent three fantastic days here. The festival is an incredible lot of fun and it’s great to have so many truly interested people here," said the happy contest winner.
Team Battle contest was a great fun
The BMX flatland contest marked the start of the BMX Flatland World Circuit, and ten riders showed flatland skills on the highest level to a spirited crowd. Spain’s Viki Gomez convinced both the crowd and the judges and managed to win the contest for the second time after having won in 2012 and having finished in second in 2014. Second place went to Japan’s Sasaki Moto and third place to Frenchman Matthias Dandois. Despite the great weather the indoor stands in Solothurn’s Rythalle were bursting and the spirited crowd was loud and supported its favorites with a lot of enthusiasm.
Spain’s Viki Gomez won the BMX flatland contest in Solothurn for a second time
Next Bike Days will be held from may 20th to 22th 2016. Stay tuned!
Photos: © Michael Suter
Source: http://www.bikedays.ch
