Red Bull District Ride Makes History in Groningen
Red Bull District Ride 2026 delivered one of the most memorable editions in the event’s history as Alma Wiggberg claimed the inaugural women’s title and Tim Bringer secured the men’s crown in an action-packed urban slopestyle showdown in Groningen, Netherlands.
Held on 25 July, the legendary competition made its Dutch debut while introducing its first-ever official women’s competition, marking a major milestone for slopestyle mountain biking. As one of the most prestigious stops on the FMB World Tour Diamond calendar and part of the Slopestyle Super League, the event carried significant championship implications while showcasing the world’s best riders on a spectacular custom-built city course.
A New Chapter for Red Bull District Ride
Known for transforming city streets into world-class mountain bike playgrounds, Red Bull District Ride once again pushed the limits of urban slopestyle. Groningen’s historic Grote Markt became the backdrop for an incredible one-day contest featuring enormous jumps, technical park features and creative line choices.
The purpose-built course was divided into three challenging sections:
- Big Air featuring a towering 15.5-metre roof drop.
- Park with technical trick combinations and flow lines.
- Dual where riders selected their own creative routes through wallrides, whale tails and technical obstacles.
Designed by Desmond Tessemaker alongside the competing riders, the course took four months to plan before being constructed in just four days, turning the city centre into one of the toughest slopestyle venues of the season.
Alma Wiggberg Claims Historic First Women’s Title
Sweden’s Alma Wiggberg etched her name into the history books by becoming the first-ever women’s Red Bull District Ride champion.
Wiggberg topped the standings with an impressive 277.00 points, producing the highest Big Air score of the day after landing a massive backflip barspin off the iconic roof drop. Her consistent performances across all three sections highlighted another dominant display during a remarkable season in which she has remained unbeaten.
Her victory not only adds another prestigious title to her growing collection but also cements her place as the inaugural women’s champion at one of mountain biking’s biggest events.
Women’s Final Results
- Alma Wiggberg (SWE) – 277.00
- Johanna Nussbaumer (GER) – 229.00
- Natalia Niedzwiedz (POL) – 211.99
- Shealen Reno (USA) – 193.99
- Harriet Burbidge-Smith (AUS) – 148.32
- Robin Goomes (NZL) – 67.00
Tim Bringer Delivers Consistent Championship Ride
France’s Tim Bringer claimed the men’s title after producing one of the most complete performances of the competition.
Bringer finished on 284.72 points, narrowly defeating Poland’s Dawid Godziek by just over six points. While Wiggberg’s victory was defined by one standout trick, Bringer’s triumph came through exceptional consistency across every district, matching the day’s highest Big Air score while also excelling in the Park and Dual sections.
The victory gives Bringer one of the biggest wins of his career and strengthens his position in the 2026 slopestyle season standings.
Men’s Final Results
- Tim Bringer (FRA) – 284.72
- Dawid Godziek (POL) – 278.50
- Lucas Huppert (SUI) – 274.71
- Jack Feick (CAN) – 267.07
- Erik Fedko (GER) – 266.49
- Griffin Paulson (CAN) – 253.82
Landmark Event for Slopestyle Mountain Biking
The 2026 edition of Red Bull District Ride will be remembered as a landmark moment for the sport. The addition of an official women’s competition reflects the continued growth of women’s slopestyle, while Groningen proved to be an outstanding new venue capable of delivering one of the most demanding urban courses ever built.
With valuable FMB World Tour Diamond and Slopestyle Super League points on offer, the Dutch debut delivered elite performances, unforgettable tricks and a historic weekend that will shape the future of urban slopestyle mountain biking.
