Passion for Mountainbiking

Passion for Mountainbiking

The path to the top of the world is rocky in every sport, and we are well aware of this. It is the vision that Reto Burki has been pursuing for 30 years: to lead young athletes to the top of the world.

Year after year, a new building block is added, making the pyramid higher and higher. The love for the sport, the passion, and the joy of working with young athletes is the means to the goal. In the past, riders like Marielle Saner and Nathalie Schneitter made the leap from the Tropical Team to the world stage.

Now it’s time to open another chapter and take a step forward. The successes of recent years show that we are on the right path. We are excited and set no limits for ourselves!

What we aim for!

Our values are the foundation of everything we do. We believe in passion, perseverance, and professionalism. Our commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting a spirit of teamwork drives us to strive for excellence. By fostering sustainable partnerships and a strong sense of community, we aim to inspire and support the next generation of athletes on their journey to the top.

  • Structured planning, foresight, and extensive know-how—these are attributes that professional athlete management should fulfill. A regulated, professional environment, strong partners, and meticulous planning are just as crucial to every sporting milestone as hard training and mental preparation. Success is no coincidence.

  • Whether in terms of equipment, management matters, or financial aspects, the Bike Team Solothurn relies on true professionals. In technical matters, the young athletes of the team can learn from the greats of the sport. Renowned partners like BMC Switzerland, DT Swiss, Assos, Shimano, and Northwave draw on years of experience in the cycling world and can pass on their knowledge to the young athletes.

    The broad anchoring in the Swiss private sector and the generous support of sports-enthusiastic entrepreneurs enable the team to focus on the sport and practice it without restriction.

  • The race is only won at the finish line, and the distance to the finish line measures the challenge. In our work with young talents, we repeatedly set stage goals, reflect on them, and direct our entire focus towards them.

    In the long term, we have made it our mission to promote the most talented athletes and pave the way for them into elite sports. We see it as our challenge to pass on our experiences, our know-how, and a sustainable understanding of the sport to the young people on their way to the top.

  • Athletes, staff, partners, sponsors, friends, and supporters—one thing connects us all! – The passion for sport. We see ourselves as a passionate community that can face any challenge as a team. Because together, we can achieve great things!