Following an impressive debut in Asia, Swatch Nines heads to the mountains of Sölden, Austria for its second chapter, Swatch Nines Bike 2026, from 15-20 June 2026. The event will take place at Bike Republic Sölden, home to one of Europe’s largest and most iconic mountain bike parks, and for the first time in Nines’ history, will bring mountain biking and BMX together on the same stage.
Unique course setup
As with every Swatch Nines, the event will feature a unique course imagined and shaped by athletes including contributions from Swatch Proteam athletes Erik Fedko (MTB/DE), Sam Pilgrim (MTB, UK), and Kevin Peraza (BMX,MEX/US).
"I'm super excited to join the Swatch Nines Bike in Sölden. It's always such a good time with good people, pushing limits and having the playground without the pressure we usually have at contests. It’s so fun! And there's so much more space for sending. So, I'm super excited. I'm also looking forward to just riding with everyone, to pushing each other and having a good time. It’s going to be amazing", Swatch Proteam athlete Erik Fedko (MTB, DE) said.
"Swatch Nines is something so special because it shows exactly what cycling is really about. It’s not about always being the “best,” but about expressing your own creativity. Cycling is a community. We’ve found a hobby that makes us happy, and we get to show it in Sölden. Everyone comes together, has a great time, and pushes each other. It’s not about competition, but about laughing and celebrating together", commented Johanna Nussbaumer (MTB, DE).
Merging mountain and BMX into one cohesive playground, the setup will feature unique elements like a trampoline, innovative jumps, and creative rail features that will bring together some of the biggest names in the industry, for six days of pure progression in MTB slopestyle, freestyle BMX.
Stacked athlete lineup
Swatch Nines Bike will feature a standout roster of elite athletes ready to own the course.
Swatch Proteam athletes riding the course include:
- Casey Brown (MTB, CAN)
- Erik Fedko (MTB, DE)
- Sam Pilgrim (MTB, UK)
- Kevin Peraza (BMX, US)
- Matthias Dandois (BMX, FRA)
Swatch Proteam athlete Jesper Tjäder, a standout at Swatch Nines Snow in April, will also be there to cheer on his peers and keep the vibe electric.
Swatch Nines Bike 2026 will also be open to fans across two Public Days on June 18 and 20, 2026 where they can catch all the action and get their hands on many of the latest watch designs.
As the Swatch Nines series continues to evolve across terrains, one thing remains constant: a commitment to pushing sport forward through creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. And Swatch is right there for it.
SWATCH NINES BIKE
DATES: June 15-20, 2026 LOCATION: Bike Republic Sölden, Austria PUBLIC DAYS: June 18 and 20, 2026
