Between world-class racing and farewell Mountainbike Racingteam delivers an emotional home World Cup

Marion Fromberger claims another UCI World Cup podium, Titouan Perrin-Ganier bids farewell to the international stage in front of his Racingteam's home crowd, and Simon Gegenheimer battles through severe back pain to reach the semi-finals.

Aalen (Germany). These are the moments that make sport truly special. Cheering spectators lined the streets of Aalen, thousands of passionate fans created an unforgettable atmosphere, and right in the middle of it all stood the Mountainbike Racingteam. At its home UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup, the team not only delivered outstanding sporting performances but also celebrated the remarkable career of reigning World Champion Titouan Perrin-Ganier with an emotional farewell. With Marion Fromberger finishing second in the women's race and another strong collective performance from the men's squad, the home team once again established itself among the leading teams of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. At the same time, the race day was defined by the farewell of Titouan Perrin-Ganier. The reigning World Champion competed in his final major UCI World Cup event in front of the Racingteam's home crowd and received a standing ovation after the race. "For many years, Titouan has been much more than just one of our riders. He has been a World Champion, a teammate, a friend and a role model. He will remain part of the Mountainbike Racingteam and we will certainly still see him racing in the future. But I am incredibly proud that he was able to wear the rainbow jersey once again here in Aalen and perform at such a high level," said Team Manager Steffen Thum.


On the sporting side, Marion Fromberger once again impressed with another outstanding performance. The German National Champion confirmed her remarkable consistency by reaching the podium at a major international event for the fourth consecutive time. Racing in front of her home crowd, she was only beaten by Italian superstar Gaia Tormena. "At the ID Jump I was really close to Gaia. Maybe I could have forced my way past, but years before I've crashed in Aalen while taking those kinds of risks. A second place in a UCI World Cup is a fantastic result and I'm really happy with my race. I stayed fully focused on my own performance and knew I had to give absolutely everything. The atmosphere along the course was simply incredible and carried me through every single lap," said Fromberger after securing another podium finish. The men's team also demonstrated the remarkable depth of the Mountainbike Racingteam. Despite struggling with severe back pain throughout the week, Simon Gegenheimer fought his way into the decisive stages of the competition and eventually finished seventh overall. Together with Edvin Lindh, who won the small final, and reigning World Champion Titouan Perrin-Ganier, three Mountainbike Racingteam riders contested the race for positions five to eight, highlighting the exceptional strength and depth of the squad. "Simon had been dealing with significant back pain all week. To perform at this level under those circumstances deserves enormous respect. Edvin continues his upward trend following his Swedish National Championship title, and Titouan once again showed why he has been one of the defining figures of our sport for so many years," Thum said while reflecting on the team's performances. For Simon Gegenheimer, however, the emotional aspect of the day outweighed the sporting result. "My relationship with Titouan goes far beyond racing. We competed against each other for many years before becoming teammates. To share one more race with him here in Aalen was something truly special.“ The home UCI World Cup once again underlined the international importance of the Mountainbike Racingteam. With podium finishes in the women's competition, impressive depth in the men's field and riders representing several different nations, the team continues to rank among the world's leading forces in Mountain Bike racing. For the Mountainbike Racingteam, the Home World Cup in Aalen was far more than just another race. It became an emotional chapter in the team's history, showcasing its unity, international excellence and the unique identity that has made the Racingteam one of the most respected names in the sport.