Gabriel Wibmer|1 December 2024

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This autumn Canyon and Gabriel Wibmer joined forces to redefine benching – but not the weightlifting kind.

Forget barbells and reps; we’re talking about street riding taken to the next level. Gabriel takes on Munich’s benches, ledges, and rails, transforming everyday city spots into the ultimate urban playground, all while riding the Canyon Stitched CFR Trial.

From hopping benches to railing lines, Gabriel brings his own brand of trials madness to Munich before heading to the breathtaking Austrian Alps for a scenic grand finale.

With ‘How Much Can You Bench’ as the latest entry in the Wibmer family’s groundbreaking series, another creative edit has been added to their extensive repertoire.

Gabriel Wibmer: “Munich is one of those cities that has endless possibilities for creative street riding. It’s got this perfect mix of modern architecture, unique structures, and open spaces that are perfect to play with. Then I got to mix that up with the beauty of the mountains in Osttirol. I love how benches, ledges, walls and open spaces all come together to create this massive playground for riders. I wanted to show everyday spots can be transformed into something way more exciting with the right perspective. You don’t need much to ride your bike and extend your skills. With a simple bench you can have a great time.”

Gabriel’s bike of choice?

Gabriel rides Canyon’s Stitched CFR Trial, a bike built for high-impact technical tricks. The Stitched CFR’s tough but lightweight carbon frame and a 16T single sprocket at the rear makes for a hard riding bike to tear up the town.

Gabriel Wibmer performing a bike trick on a red Canyon bike outdoors, showcasing his cycling skills in a park setting. Mountain Bike United.

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Gabriel Wibmer sitting on a bench with a red Canyon bike in the foreground, wearing a helmet and white shirt, against a stone wall. Mountain Bike United.
Gabriel Wibmer

Hailing from the small town of Lienz in Eastern Tyrol, Austria, Gabriel fell in love with everything two-wheeled at a young age. Trials, Freeride, Downhill World Cups. Gabriel has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on social media while his spectacular edits and videos like "Late for School 2" and "An Almost Perfect Dream" are enjoyed by millions.

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