Ryan Nyquist to Compete at 26TRIX

Jun 7, 2015
by rasoulution  
What can visitors expect from this year’s edition of 26TRIX? Well, if history is anything to go by, then off-the-chart rotations and aerial maneuvers. Celebrating the tenth edition of this contest, former champions will return to Bikepark Leogang. Mixing up the pack is BMX legend Ryan Nyquist. The BMX dirt and park rider will swap in his 20” trick machine for a 26” mountain bike and will ride with the top dawgs. While mountain bike athletes compete for points and seconds in Bikepark Leogang, spectators can enjoy numerous interactive attractions on and off the bike. Take a look at the teaser and get in the right mood for the Out of Bounds Festival:


Spectators can look forward to a heated competition, as Nicholi Rogatkin will try everything to defend 2014 victory. Will his signature tricks, the cashroll and the lawn dart front flip, be enough to stay ahead at this year’s event? It is scary to imagine what else he might have up his sleeve. We will all find out in Leogang. Former stars and 26TRIX champions will try to steal the win at this, particularly important contest because it is the tenth time Bikepark Leogang hosts the FMB Gold event.

By Christoph Laue

Combo King Thomas Genon for example won the contest in 2012, can he repeat his golden times? Ol’dawg Greg Watts was the first to throw down a double backflip in 2006, has he still got enough bangers in the bag to step it up?

By Bartek Wolinski

Short of losing another tooth, you can expect Sam Pilgrim to put everything on the line to repeat his 2009 victory. Fellow Brit Sam Reynolds has been chomping at the bit for years to win at 26TRIX. Last year, his bike flip put him on the podium, but shy of first place. Maybe 2015 will be his year! In 2014 the contest went from amazing to insane when Antoine Bizet nailed his double backflip no hand. When this Frenchman hits the dirt, it is anyone’s guess what he will bring to the table.

Here is the riders line up for the tenth edition of 26TRIX:

26 Trix

While 26TRIX has proven to be the venue for debut tricks in mountain biking, many of them have been thrown around in the BMX scene for a while now. One athlete, Ryan Nyquist has probably already lost count! This BMX legend has decided to sign up for 26TRIX and swap in his 20” ride for a bigger 26" bike. What will he ride in the pre-qualifying? What tricks will he put into his run? All will be revealed at pre-qualifying on June 11th at Bikepark Leogang, where also mad Russian Pavel Alekhin, German Patrick Schweika and young Swede Max Fredriksson will compete.

The 26TRIX is one of the Out of Bounds Festival’s highlights that will take place from June 11th to 14th in Leogang. Visitors can also look forward to the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup and a lot of side events including a whip contest on Thursday from 8:00pm and a pumptrack race on Friday at 8:30pm, in which spectators are welcome to take part.

By Ale Di Lullo

The little riders can be looking forward to a bouncy castle on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, a kid’s program at the Villa Kunterbunt and a trial session at the Outdoor Elements Bikeschule. For the bike-tech fans, a huge expo and team area will let visitors watch the mechanics set up the bikes. And the evening vibes will be dropped by DJ Rene Rodrigezz at the Oe3 party on Saturday.

By Staronphoto

For those enjoying the action from the sidelines, stunt pilot Hannes Arch will show his best aerial maneuvers before the downhill finals on Sunday at 12:15pm. Come along to the finish area, and don’t forget to look up!

During the Out Of Bounds Festival, FMB riders will take some time off the bike to meet their fans. Greg Watts, Thomas Genon, Nicholi Rogatkin, Sam Pilgrim and Peter Henke will be signing autographs at the FMB World Tour booth on Saturday June 13th at 7:15pm.

Further information can be found on: bike.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/events/2014/out-of-bounds-festival/ or: www.facebook.com/OOB.Leogang


MENTIONS: @rasoulution



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32 Comments
  • 27 1
 is it just chance that they mention "small riders" and a bouncy castle right under a picture of Messere?

extcited to see Nyquist through down on the big bike, ooo s a ooo s a
  • 9 0
 just realized i cant spell throw....
  • 13 1
 barspins
  • 4 0
 suicide barspins
  • 11 1
 Nyquist and watts should see how many barspins they can do.
  • 2 1
 this makes me lol, when watts competed at rotorura and was totally disappointed at his score when he did a ton of barspins and maybe a couple backflips i felt bad for him. i think he tuned out on the last 5-6 years of progression
  • 9 0
 Eating all the hot dogs, drinking all the freakin' water...
  • 3 0
 OH yeah That NyQuinch has got more shine the the whole sunshineWink Going on over there.
  • 3 0
 I will not be defeated by a senior citizen
  • 1 0
 Ry Ny the BMX guy?!!!!!!! The last time I remember anything approximating this kinda cool happing was back when Strait entered the KOD on his 26". Y'all remember that shit?!!!! Strait did pretty good too. Still a teenager back then I think. Bold moves in both cases. Nyquist qualified 4th at Simple this year, didn't place as high in the finals though but he's still a killa & I'm totally blown away by this. I can't fvcking wait!!!

The other thing I remember is that he was in a clip in a video (I think a Don Hampton, maybe CR 5?) dead sailoring a 26" & damn near ate shit LMAO. Remembering that only makes me so much more stoked for this. I wonder why he's here now. Surely he must know what he's up against. It's not like there's gonna be better results waiting for him here.

We don't need any more barspins bruh, bring something else with you PLEASE!!!! I'm so fvckin' stoked!!!!
  • 2 0
 Rider at 00:57 was crashing for like 100 feet
  • 2 0
 His technique to tuck and roll was almost perfect. Most people hang on too long and land on their head.
  • 3 1
 is he broke or is the hell frozen ?
  • 8 0
 Maybe he loves riding bikes.
  • 1 0
 Maybe he has bills to pay? You kids are so naive if you believe he's doing it "for the love man". No more money to be made in bmx (esp. dirt) so he can join Robotkin & make some dough.
  • 2 0
 No Martin Söderström? =0
  • 1 0
 He's busy with a new film project
  • 1 0
 am i the only one who couldn't find nyquist on the start list?
  • 1 0
 He'll prob have to qualify.
  • 1 0
 High seat!
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