{"id":5255,"date":"2024-09-22T14:17:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patagoniabiketrips.com\/excursiones\/ixs-downhill-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T14:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:29:11","slug":"ixs-downhill-cup","status":"publish","type":"dt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.patagoniabiketrips.com\/en\/excursiones\/ixs-downhill-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"IXS Downhill – Mount Catedral"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IXS DOWNHILL CUP<\/h1><\/div>
DH on Cerro Catedral<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”bottom” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-vz-jquery” bg_image_new=”id^4978|url^https:\/\/www.patagoniabiketrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/downhill.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^downhill|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” el_id=”movil”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1691596246252{padding-top: 300px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]
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IXS DOWNHILL CUP<\/h1><\/div>
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DH en el Cerro Catedral<\/p>\n

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Distance:
\n\"Distancia\"
\n7 Kms<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Incline:
\n\"Inclinaci\u00f3n\"
\n-40 %<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Difficulty:
\n\"Dificultad\"
\n5<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Elevation:
\n\"Desnivel\"
\n558 mts<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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1- Very easy:<\/strong>\u00a0A very easy circuit, is suitable for people who can ride a bike on flat asphalt roads and then stop without stumbling. You must have basic notions of braking and shifting. You must have sufficient balance to ride the bike in a straight line without making sudden involuntary maneuvers to the sides.<\/p>\n

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2- Easy:<\/strong>\u00a0to pedal on an easy circuit you need to have fluid shifting management that allows you to climb an asphalt slope or pedal on a flat surface without making greater effort, optimizing the energy of your legs at all times. You must also know how to differentiate and use both brakes correctly, the front and the rear.<\/p>\n

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3- Intermediate:<\/strong>\u00a0to pedal a circuit of intermediate difficulty, you must master the skills mentioned above, both on asphalt and gravel roads and on low difficulty trails. You must also have an understanding of the correct body position on different terrains and braking precision on slippery terrain and on descents. It is important that you skillfully handle the gear change, both the plates and the sprockets.<\/p>\n

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4- Difficult:<\/strong>\u00a0a difficult circuit is suitable for experienced cyclists who know how to pedal on uneven terrain with obstacles, climbs, descents and adverse conditions, such as mud, sand or stones. The cyclist must have good control and control the bicycle at all times, optimizing performance through precise use of gears. It is also necessary to understand how to take advantage of the acceleration of descents to successfully overcome dirt climbs and obstacles such as logs or loose rock.<\/p>\n

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5- Expert:<\/strong>\u00a0to master an expert level circuit, it is necessary to train regularly and have physical strength. The pilot must be able to perform jumps and maneuvers at high speed without losing control at any time. It is necessary to master all pedaling, turning and braking techniques on narrow trails with steep slopes of more than 30%, and know how to avoid obstacles such as steps, rocks, roots and slippery ground with mud or dust.<\/p>\n

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PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
\n<\/strong>We cannot rate the physical difficulty of a bike route, since it strictly depends on the level of training that each person has. As a reference we can say that 35 kilometers by bike is approximately equivalent to 10 kilometers on foot. Circuits with many meters of ascent and gravel surface are more demanding from a physical point of view. In conclusion, we can affirm that a person with an average training, can pedal a distance of 35 to 45 kilometers without major inconvenience, during a period of 4 to 5 hours including rest stops.<\/p>\n

If you opt for an e-bike, the physical effort decreases considerably, up to 60% less depending on your riding and pedaling skills.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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LOCATION: <\/strong>Cerro Catedral Amancay<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Circuit built in 2017 for the IXS Downhill Cup competitions, it is one of three DH lines of Cerro Catedral used for mountain bike events. The IXS European Downhill Cup <\/b>are downhill events that have been organized in the central area of \u200b\u200bEurope, especially in the Alps, for 15 years. During 2017 and 2018, events were held outside Europe and the chosen location was Bariloche-Argentina.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE<\/strong><\/p>\n

You must drive to the base of the Cerro Catedral ski resort. There you can leave your car in the main parking lot and begin the ascent by bike. You must find the sign that indicates access to Frey mountain hut. Continue the climb along the ski paths to \u201cPlaza Oertel\u201d area. From there, you must continue to \u201cCamino del Duende\u201d. The IXS Downhill Cup trail begins one kilometer before the top station of the Amancay cable car. If you don’t know the way, download the track and follow the directions.<\/p>\n

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SUGGESTED BIKE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Currently we do not have any photos of the “IXS Downhill Cup” circuit. Instead, we invite you to watch this presentation clip of the event filmed by Catedral Alta Patagonia. You can visit the YouTube channel to see more videos of mountain bike events at Cerro Catedral.<\/p>\n

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