The fifth race of the Rookies Downhill Cup 2025 took the young riders to Schulenberg in the Harz Mountains. Almost 200 riders from 15 nations experienced a weekend full of variety, exciting duels and a very informal yet professional atmosphere. In the end, Konrad Kanik (POL - TrekBielskoRacing) came out on top with an outstanding best time.

Friday - Arrive and get a taste of it

Friday was officially dedicated to the track walk, but many took the opportunity to do their first laps on the track with a cheap day pass. Schulenberg welcomed the international rookie crew with its very special atmosphere: familiar, warm and with a track that was technically demanding but incredibly fun to drive at the same time. The foundations were laid for an exciting race weekend.

Saturday - Training in the interplay of the elements

Saturday was a tough one: sunshine and rain showers alternated almost every minute, making for anything but easy conditions. While the open areas of the track quickly became slippery, it remained dry as dust in the forest - a mix that demanded full concentration and a great deal of adaptability. But it was precisely this challenge that made the day so exciting for many rookies: those who found the right balance here were ideally prepared for the race.

Sunday - Showtime in Schulenberg

Just in time for the race day, the weather showed its friendly side: cool, sunny and ideal for exciting finals. There was an exuberant atmosphere in the finish area - parents, friends and fans cheered the young riders on loudly and made the final a great experience. The fastest time of the day was set by Konrad Kanik (Pro U17 male), who proved that he was the fastest of them all this weekend by a whopping 1.4 seconds.

Danke Schulenberg

Schulenberg lieferte das, wofür der PROPAIN Rookies Cup steht: Nachwuchs-Racing auf höchstem Niveau in einer Atmosphäre, die von Gemeinschaft, Freude und sportlichem Ehrgeiz lebt. Ein Wochenende, das zeigt, wie stark die Rookies-Szene in Europa ist – und dass wir von vielen dieser jungen Talente in Zukunft sicher noch einiges hören werden.