Registration for the Raid Evolénard FMV 2025, taking place on June 15, is now open! For the fourth consecutive year, the race will kick off the Bike Marathon Classics while also being part of the West Bike Cup. The big novelty this year is the opening of the three routes—24 km, 35 km, and 62 km—to e-bikes. However, the highlight of the weekend will be focused on the next generation, with races serving as the Romandy Championships.
The Raid Evolénard FMV will return to its usual date on the third weekend of June in 2025, taking place on the weekend of June 14 and 15. The goal is to once again give young riders the opportunity to preview the courses on Saturday alongside elite racers, while all competitions will take place on Sunday.
Romandy Championships for Young Riders
This year, previewing the courses will be even more important as the races will once again have a ‘cross-country’ format and will count towards the Romandy Championships in the discipline! The courses tested in 2024, set up as loops around the Hérens Arena with numerous technical sections, will be used again, with adjustments made necessary by the damage caused to the riverbanks by severe weather.
Continuity for the Adults
No major changes this year for the adult courses, which will continue to offer three options: The Valdor course first, accessible to all with its 24 km and 800 m of elevation gain, providing a fantastic opportunity for beginners to test themselves in competition.
The 35 km course is the most popular race among West Bike Cup amateurs. With its 1300 m of positive elevation gain, this course is already quite demanding and requires solid training.
The bravest participants can still take on the 62 km marathon course, which will kick off the Bike Marathon Classics, a series of five races that serves as the Swiss Cup for the discipline.
All the courses share stunning single-track sections in the heart of the Alps and each one presents a great challenge to perfectly kick off your mountain biking season.
More options for e-bikes
Electric mountain bike enthusiasts, who in recent years had to settle for just one option with a 27 km course, will this year be able to take on all the traditional Raid Evolénard courses. They will have the choice of a 24 km, 35 km, or 62 km course. This expansion of options responds to a request from riders who wanted more flexibility in choosing the distance.
Registration for all courses is now open on the MSO website, and as usual, by registering before the end of March, you will benefit from more favorable conditions. Registration for the Raiffeisen Kids Cup remains free for all young riders up to 14 years old!