Thanks Chrigu

From DT Swiss to Team Mechanic to Team Manager and now back to the roots.

We would like to inform you that Chrigu Reber will be leaving Bike Team Solothurn at the end of 2023 and returning to DT Swiss. We can't help but look back with a big grin on the time when Chrigu led the team. We went through ups and downs during that time, but the stories we experienced will stay with us forever and likely be told for a long time. One thing can be said for sure, the atmosphere was great, and there was plenty of laughter.

Chrigu can definitely be considered one of the defining figures of Bike Team Solothurn. The last two years were not the first time we could count on him. Right at the beginning, in 2015, at the founding of Bike Team Solothurn, he was already there as a mechanic. Even then, he was a mood maker, an all-rounder, a mental coach, and sometimes even a cook.

Thank you for your dedication! The time will remain in our memories for a long time, and we look forward to seeing and hearing you as a fan on the sidelines!

Cheers

What's new?

We are pleased to welcome Jonas Baumann as the new team manager. He also brings plenty of experience in mountain biking, whether as a former active racer or simply through his enthusiasm for the sport, which he has carried with him for years.

We look forward to the upcoming time and are excited about the stories we will write together.

There will also be some changes in the paddock. While Elia Nascarella will compete in our Development Team for the 2024 season, Yannick Binz will leave us in January 2024. We wish you all the best on your future path, Yannick.

In return, there will be a female addition to Bike Team Solothurn. Fiona Schibler, who showed a strong season in the Junior category last season, will move up from the Development Team to the A Team for the new season. Remaining in the A Team will be Luca Schätti, Fabio Püntener, and Nick Burki.

How are we doing?

Preparations for the new season are already in full swing. The planning is mostly complete, and the riders are diligently preparing for the season start. While Luca, Fabio, and Nick are collecting kilometers under the Spanish sun, Fiona is currently training in the cold Mittelland and will travel south with the National Team later in January.

We look forward to the further preparation, wish you happy holidays, and a happy New Year.