New Blood: Luca Matan's Historic Leogang Win & EDR Energy

June 25, 2026

The guard is changing. This weekend in Saalfelden Leogang, we didn't just see a race—we saw the arrival of a new era. Luca Matan has officially etched his name into the history books with a clinical, high-stakes victory in the Elite Men's field.

Leogang is known for being a track of two halves: the technical, root-infested upper woods and the infamous 'Motorway' jump section below. Matan played it perfectly, staying composed through the greasy roots before unleashing absolute speed on the lower jumps to take his first-ever UCI Elite win. It’s the kind of performance that puts the entire field on notice for the rest of the 2026 season.

EDR Momentum: New Winners, New Vibes

It's not just the DH field that's seeing a shakeup. The Enduro World Cup (EDR) rounds in Loudenvielle and Leogang have brought a fresh energy to the circuit. Olly Morris and the new faces on the podium have proven that 2026 is all about the versatile, high-cadence rider. The tracks are getting steeper and the times are getting tighter—exactly what we want to see.

Aussie Pride: Results Check

Our local Aussies continue to hold their own on the world stage. While the podiums were dominated by the new Euro blood, the consistency of our senior riders and the blistering pace of the juniors prove that the Australian pipeline is as strong as ever. We'll have a full deep-dive into the junior results in next week's wrap.

Upgrade Your Rig for World Cup Speed

You might not be lining up at a UCI start gate this weekend, but having a rig that feels 'factory' makes every local trail more fun. If your steering feels vague or your hands are cramping on the descents, it's time to swap out those tired contact points.

Handlebars: Get that World Cup leverage with our WAKE Alloy Handlebars.
Grips: Ditch the slip with our dual-density Bucklos Lock-On Grips.
Pedals: Stay locked in through the rough with ENLEE Enduro Flat Pedals.
Hardware: Add some 'factory' finish with RISK Titanium Stem Bolts and a matching ZTTO CNC Top Cap Kit.