Since the beginning of Vision Velo, we really wanted to travel to races, bike meets, and festivals. We always wanted to step out of the workshop, meet you in person, chat, and just feel the race atmosphere. Until now, however, reality always got in the way. Logistics costs, long distances, and a simple lack of financial viability meant we had to decline these trips with a heavy heart.
This year, we decided it was the right time to slowly step out of the garage and start gaining experience with these kinds of trips. Of course, this does not mean we will now regularly travel to every possible event, but we simply want to start building a foundation for future travels. The Polish Enduro Championships in Myślenice, a city rapidly becoming the new capital of this sport in our country, was the perfect opportunity. Since this iconic location is just a stone’s throw away from our headquarters, we felt it would be a mistake not to go. We packed our gear and headed out to see the action for ourselves.
Sharing a Booth with Baribal Bike Service and World-Class Organization
We made the decision to go just a few weeks before the event, so it was a big logistical challenge. We want to send a huge thank you to Baribal Bike Service from Jawornik near Myślenice. We partnered with them, and thanks to their kindness, we were able to share their booth in the expo area-the guys welcomed us for the weekend without hesitation. Thanks to them, we had a great base to show you our products.
The organization of the championships itself really impressed us, and a huge shoutout goes to the organizers, Beskid Trails. They did an incredible job putting this event together and are pouring a massive amount of effort into turning Myślenice into the true mountain biking capital of Poland. Having major partners like Red Bull and OSHEE also showed the true scale of the event. The expo area was full of life, and the organization level left nothing to be desired.
Live Chats and a Surprise on the Top Step of the Podium
For us, the most important part was the opportunity to meet you and get your feedback. Throughout the day, you visited our booth to ask about the technical details of our fenders, our plans for the future, and the Pole Voima bike we brought with us. We did our best to answer all your questions and show you why our products are worth your trust. Seeing so many people riding down the trails with our gear on their bikes is the best reward for us.
During the races, something completely unexpected happened that made us incredibly proud. In the Women’s E-Bike Elite category, Amelia Dudek won the Polish National Championship title on a beautiful, full-carbon bike from Antidote Bikes. When we looked closer at her machine, we noticed that our carbon fender was mounted on the magnificent Öhlins RXF 36 fork! Knowing that the best riders in the country choose our gear to fight for seconds on such demanding trails is an amazing feeling.
We also chatted with a few fast riders who gave us some casual tips and feedback regarding fender lengths and their specific uses. So, we left Myślenice not just with the feeling of a day well spent, but also with a head full of new ideas.
See You at the Next Events
Our time in Myślenice left us wanting more. We want to thank everyone who stopped by to chat, share opinions, suggest improvements, or just high-five us. We appreciate every kind word and every piece of constructive feedback.
We take all of this to heart to design the best possible fenders for you. If time and budget allow, we will do these trips regularly-not just in Poland, but in the future, across Europe too. Thanks for these championships, and see you at the next races!
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