Europe's best dirt jumpers are coming to Vienna

Once again, with the backdrop of the picturesque Viennese city hall, Europe's elite mountain bike riders will get together to impress spectators with their freeride style. This internationally recognized dirt jump contest will be held for a second year from the 14th and 15th of April 2007 in conjunction with the ARGUS Bike Festival. After the great success of the first event, the 2007 Vienna Air King will once again bring freeride flair into Vienna's city center. Over this two-day dirt jump event, some of Europe's finest mountain bike riders will be performing their latest tricks at a couple of 5-6m gaps in front of the city hall. It's not only the dirt jump contest that will attract visitors and spectators, but since it is part of the ARGUS Bike Festival, bike fans can wander around the exhibition area and check out the newest trends in the bike industry. The qualifying run on Saturday, April 14th will determine which of the international participants will enter the final round of the Vienna Air King. On Sunday, April 15th, 12 riders will compete in the finals for 5,000€ in prize money and the prestigious title of Vienna Air King. The following riders have been invited: Amir Kabbani (GER) Damjan Siriski (CZE) Nicolas Duyé (FRA) Andi Brewi (AUT) Glen Coe (UK) Niels Windfeldt (NOR) Andi Wittmann (GER) Grant Fielder (UK) Niki Leitner (AUT) Benny Korthaus (GER) Trond Hansen (NOR) Pascal Breitenstein (CH) Chris Smith (UK) Mikael Bolmstam (SWE) Rob J (GER) Christopher Hatton (FRA) Mischa Breitenstein (CH) No bike fan should miss out on this great event on April 14-15, when Europe’s freeride elite gets together for an action-packed weekend full of exciting new tricks and thrilling jumps. For further information check out our website on www.vienna-air-king.at. Application procedure for additional riders will be announced soon on the website.