Bad Tabarz canceled IXS-Downhill Cup 2024-new edition 2025 in planning

Bad Tabarz canceled IXS-Downhill Cup 2024-new edition 2025 in planning

Bad Tabarz. The IXS downhill cup will not take place this year, which means a loss of sporting attractiveness for the region. Nevertheless, plans for 2025 are already in the suspension.

reasons for the cancellation

The decision to cancel the IXS Downhill Cup in Bad Tabarz was not easy. Jana Wiesemann, the chairwoman of the Bergradsportverein Downhill am Inselsberg, explains: "The route was extremely damaged and would have had to be completely redesigned. That would have caused high costs - around 7000 euros. Unfortunately, we were also not able to get an exact date for starting work, since many trees were still on the track after the last rain." The lack of security led to the decision not to carry out the event in 2023.

a lost event for the community

The cancellation is a setback for the sports community. The IXS Downhill Cup was not only a race, but also a highlight for sports enthusiasts and spectators. In the previous years, the event attracted numerous participants and visitors to the spa town of Bad Tabarz, which also stimulated the local economy. Local business owners and events now have to process the loss of guests and sales.

outlook on 2025

Despite the cancellation, the planning for the next edition is already underway. "We are optimistic that the 29th edition of the IXS Downhill Cup 2025 will take place. At the same time, we now have the chance to develop a new, exciting route," continues Wiesemann. Talks with the organizers of the IXS series and the city of Bad Tabarz are positive, so the first work should begin in September.

The importance of the event

Events such as the IXS Downhill Cup are of great importance for many small communities. They not only promote sport, but also the community and the local trade. An event-free summer in Bad Tabarz could raise questions about additional leisure activities and alternative events. The enthusiasm for sports is noticeable and many hope for a successful comeback in 2025.

FAZIT

The IXS Downhill Cup is an important sporty highlight for the Bad Tabarz region, which was canceled this year for various logistical reasons. The hope of an exciting return in 2025 remains, and both organizers and the community look optimistically into the future.

- Nag