When it comes to MTB XC racing, Nino Schurter is undoubtedly the Greatest Of All Time. With 10 Elite World Champion Titles, a full set of Olympic Medals and an incredible 36 World Cup Wins, he has been there and won it all. But who is Nino beyond the races, beyond the victories and beyond the records? What does it take to be the best, to stay the best, and what will it take to stop him? From the racing scene to life beyond the tape, we go behind the scenes to uncover the man behind the racer.
“I have been racing all my life and this sport has given me more than I could have imagined. But the competition, the energy – I'm not done with racing yet. I still have so much to give. Now, I’m ready to show the world what mountain biking really means to me.”
- Nino Schurter
Episode 1: NEVER QUIT
We join Nino Schurter at the opening round of the 2024 World Cup in Brazil. And it’s wild. Heightened as an Olympic qualifying event, the energy, passion and pressure is clear. In 2023, he achieved it all; breaking the record for World Cup wins – a record that will stand for generations.
Heading into the 2024 season at 38 years old and as reigning overall champion, what’s next for the greatest racer of all time, and what will it take to stop him?
Episode 2: Disruptors
Nino Schurter was once the new kid on the block – disrupting the status quo and challenging the biggest names in XC racing. He now sits as the greatest racer of all time but faces disruption of his own in the shape of Tom Pidcock and a fiery next generation of athletes.
We join Nino Schurter at the iconic Nové Město World Cup. With Olympic qualifying on the line, will the presence of current World and Olympic champion Tom Pidcock be a distraction or extra motivation? Can Nino, once the disruptor himself, bring his best and battle it out on track? For an athlete who has already won it all, can experience outmatch youth?
And, what will it take to stay at the top, and secure his 5th Olympic spot?
Episode 3: Home Soil
Fresh from his 36th World Cup win, Nino Schurter returns to Switzerland, to race in Crans Montana, and prepare for his big summer highlight. With his daughter cheering him on, he makes a final push to be at his best when it's time to represent his country, family, and fans. What does it take to stay on top, and why does it matter more than ever before?
Episode 4: Perspective
“Even in your 20th World Cup season, you can still make mistakes”
Nino Schurter reflects on one of the hardest seasons of his career. A disappointing Olympics and a loss of confidence showed that it never really gets easier – GOAT or not. With more experience than anyone else on the race circuit, how does he cope with defeat? And how does time at home – flying helicopters and riding with friends – help bring clarity?
In this episode, we look back on it all and look ahead. What motivates him to keep racing, even through challenging times? What’s next for the GOAT and how does he plan to come back stronger?
