After Race 1’s cross country-type course with few long climbs, the riders Friday took on the Brunni ¬ making their way from host town Engelberg (at altitude 1000m) to the Brunnihütte (1860m) for the first of three contests on the day. Although Engelberg was not blessed with any new snow, the riders soon climbed up into snow-covered roads and trails. The main talking point though was the ascent, with several of the experienced riders describing it as the toughest they had ever taken on. Tomi Misser of Spain had won Thursday’s opening race in style but slipped to third in Friday's as...