Twin Titles!
December 7, 2025 – After a decade of racing, the Tenth GDL Mountain Bike Downhill League culminated in its highly anticipated season finale. As one of the most influential and historic downhill series in China, the GDL has hosted over a hundred races in the past ten years, witnessing the growth and glory of countless riders. In this final showdown, LEICHTEN-sponsored rider Rong Kang, aboard his LAEPAWL race bike, delivered an impeccable performance. He decisively claimed both the prestigious U29 Open category championship and the men's overall points champion title—the highest honor of the season—marking the most brilliant conclusion to his 2025 campaign.
Rong Kang's partner in this victory was his dedicated machine, the LAEPAWL. In the challenging conditions of splashing mud and poor visibility, the bike's reliability became the cornerstone of success. The frame's excellent rigidity, precise handling feedback, and a suspension system that remains active under braking provided Rong Kang with unwavering confidence for every acceleration and landing on the track. This triumph was not only an ultimate showcase of the rider's personal skill but also a resounding validation of the LAEPAWL's exceptional performance on the sport's highest competitive stage.
From the opening rounds at the start of the year to being crowned at the year-end finale, Rong Kang's consistent and outstanding performances throughout the season solidified the significance of the “men's overall points champion” title. This crown honors not only his peak speed in a single race but also represents the highest recognition of his sustained effort and all-around strength that dominated the entire field across the season.