Race Report –
Race-report: DH Worldcup #8 Lenzerheide 🇨🇭
A weekend of progress, perseverance, and team spirit
The Lenzerheide World Cup delivered everything we’ve come to expect from racing in the Swiss Alps — fast lines, changing conditions, and big emotions. It was a weekend of ups and downs for AON Racing, but above all, one that showed resilience, teamwork, and the strength of our riders.
Practice – Strong Start, Tough Luck
The track was in prime condition for the first day of practice — smooth, fast, and ready to be pushed to the limit.
Stan looked sharp from his very first laps, improving steadily throughout the day and showing real confidence.
Unfortunately, both Monika and Hattie were bitten by the track.
Monika suffered a minor concussion, which ruled her out for the weekend.
Hattie had another heartbreak, sustaining a scaphoid fracture — this time on her other hand.
On a positive note, Reece made his long-awaited return to racing after his major injury. With a big smile on his face and a confident approach, he got back up to speed quickly and looked comfortable on track.
Henry spent the day dialing in the setup on the new prototype Gamux DH bike (see more on Pinkbike) and built great momentum toward qualifying.
Qualifying – Fighting Spirit
Stan had a promising start but a huge challenge right out of the gate — clipping a rock in the first corner, losing most of the air in his rear tire, and riding the rest of the track on only 10 PSI. Despite that, he never gave up and still managed to qualify 20th for the Junior Finals!
Massive thanks to Reynolds rims and Schwalbe’s Radial tires for holding up under such extreme conditions.
Among the elites, both Reece and Henry showed they’re back on form.
Reece put together two strong runs, finishing 35th in Q1 and improving to 17th in Q2, narrowly missing out on finals — a huge achievement considering he’s still recovering.
Henry continued his upward trend after returning from injury and a hand infection. He finished 41st in Q1 and 16th in Q2, showing the speed and confidence we’ve been waiting for.
Monika, meanwhile, underwent a medical check confirming the concussion diagnosis — but the good news is that it’s only mild. We’re relieved and grateful she’s on the road to recovery.
Finals – Stan Shines
Saturday was all about Stan — and he delivered!
In his third Junior World Cup final, everything finally came together. Riding smooth and smart, without taking unnecessary risks, he brought home his first-ever Top 15 finish. A fantastic milestone and a testament to how much he’s grown in his first year as a junior.
Reflections
While Lenzerheide brought its share of challenges, it also showed the team’s determination and unity. From Reece’s incredible comeback to Henry’s speed, Monika’s steady recovery, and Stan’s breakthrough result — there’s plenty to be proud of.
We leave Switzerland with positive momentum and are looking forward to building on this at the next World Cup round in North America.