A thrilling decent along Copenhagen Harbour: Mountainbike Slopestyle

Enjoy the thrilling decent when Red Bull Copenride comes to town on the 13 and 14 August. The event is a free entrance for all who can present a valid coronapass.

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By Bente D. Knudsen  Pictures: Red Bull Copenride PR

The mountainbike slopestyle event is a first in Denmark but has previously taken place in Germany where the cover picture in this article is from.

If you have never heard of the Red Bull Copenride this may be a unique opportunity to experience it.

Mountainbike slopstyle is a discipline which resembles downhill moutainbiking but it has less focus on speed and distance and more on creative descents where the riders are evaluated on their style, height of jumps and control of their bikes.

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A total of 5,000 spectators at a time can watch when the 20 best MTB-sloperiders decend the MOUNTAIN built along Copenhagen’s harbour front. The slope-style mountain will be built between the food hall at Reffen and the small restaurant at La Banchina on Reffshaleøen.

On the 13 of August, the big open air competition Shimano Best Trick takes place with 20 riders presenting wild tricks on the biggest jump at the Red Bull Copenride track. Here they will present their most creative and thrilling tricks.

On the 14 of August, they will compete in the main competition Red Bull Copenride and here the best slope rider will be found amongst the 20 riders.

Friday 13 August: Shimano Best Trick
17:00 Doors open (the free places are awarded on a first come first serve basis)
18:00 Riders warm-up
18:30 – 19:30 Shimano Best Trick runs take place

Saturday 14 August: Main competition
16:00 Doors open and qualifications take place (the free places are awarded on a first come first serve basis)
17:50 Riders warm-up
18:00 Pre-show
18:20 – 19:30 Runs take place
19:30 Winner is cheered

Practicalities: Spectators are divided into two sections where they must remain. Each section has access to all facilities such as drinks, snacks, and restrooms.

Stay updated about the event and corona restrictions at the Facebook page of Copenride.