The course of the Eifel-Mosel-Cup, MTB race took place in Bekond (Germany). With bright sunshine the 150+ participants were sent down the trail. The race track, which was worthy of a world-class cross-country race, was dry and good to manage at the start - this would however change! Demanding and technical downhills lead on single trails over rough and smooth. The last laps were definitely more than difficult due to the arrival of heavy rain, which quickly saturated the ground. Satisfied with the form and race course Ralf Kropp managed to achieve a 4th place finish in master 2 rating.