Red Bull Downtime
The best riders chase their fastest time on selected singletrails in Swiss bike parks – pure adrenaline!
Red Bull Downtime is a mountain-bike time-trial format that lets riders chase their best times on selected singletrails. On various trails across Switzerland, participants can show how fast they clear individual sections – and measure themselves against others.
Who is it for?
For all mountain-bike enthusiasts, from ambitious amateurs to pros, who want to compete on attractive trails – entirely independent of classic races with start lists. It also appeals to local rider communities and destinations that want to create attention and activity around their trails.
How does it work?
- The organisers define specific trail sections that are released as time-trial runs.
- Participants record their time via LaceUp.
- Results flow into per-bike-park rankings: whoever sets the fastest time on the trails sits on top.
Special features & advantages
- A low-barrier format: no big event build-up – a classic mass-start race simply is not feasible on these trails.
- Digital integration: uses GPS and GPS analysis to make the competition possible and transparent.
- Community growth: trails and regions gain visibility and become recognisable sports destinations.
- Motivation through comparison: riders are driven to improve and compare themselves – across the whole season.
- Brand impact and reach: the organiser positions itself in a sporty, tech-savvy setting.
Red Bull Downtime demonstrates how minimal organisational effort can create a big impact in the MTB community. For platform providers, tourism regions and sports brands, it is a clear model for combining experiences, brand presence and user engagement.