Published Aug 29, 2025
In an electrifying showcase of skill and bravery, Roger Vieira secured the Men’s Downhill victory at the Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo 2025 on Sunday, clocking an astonishing 2 :37.798—a new benchmark for speed on this iconic urban course Johannes Fischbach followed closely in 2 :39.301, with Adrien Loron just behind at 2 :39.409.
Past Performances Highlight Trends
Looking at the trajectories of these riders in prior editions:
- Roger Vieira set a new race record in 2025 with his 2 :37.798, eclipsing Tomáš Slavík’s 2024 winning time of 2 :42.505 Vieira’s performance marks a meteoric rise and underscores his dominance in the evolving discipline of urban downhill.
- Johannes Fischbach and Adrien Loron also showed remarkable consistency, though not regular podium staples here. Their strong placements this year reflect growing competitiveness and depth in the field.
Event Atmosphere & Spectator Engagement
The 2025 edition of Genova’s urban downhill spectacle delivered far more than fast times—it brought the city to life. The two-day event (qualifications and finals) drew 40,000 spectators lining the winding streets and staircases, creating an electric atmosphere that elevated performances beyond numbers. Entry was free, allowing fans unobstructed access to the action along the entire 2.2 km course that drops 279 m from Monte Peralto to Largo della Zecca.
Strategically placed features such as shark‑fin jumps and jaw‑dropping road gaps punctuated the course, challenging riders to blend speed with precision and audacity.
Event Format & Additional Highlights
The event spanned three days, featuring a vibrant Village at the base of the course—complete with bike shows, athlete presentations, and signing sessions—offering fans immersive experiences beyond the race itself. Qualification narrowed the field to the top 16 finalists, who then faced off in a single, high-pressure final run.
Technical partner FSA played an integral role this year, operating a hub of support near the finish line that provided bike builds and adjustments, emphasizing the high level of mechanical precision required in this discipline.
Results, stats & predictions provided by: wyldata.com
Check your FLYP Fantasy results for Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo 2025: Check Here
Article Sources: redbull.com (event summary), Vital MTB, mtbdata.com, Pinkbike, UCI, etc.
Image Source: Red Bull / SE IFUORI visual coverage
