2009 MTB: Major Events Calendar
INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR
UCI World Cups
Riders wishing to compete in UCI World Cups must have a valid 20 UCI points at the time registration closes. Valid means recognised by the UCI. To register for Downhill and Four Cross events, contact: mtb@britishcycling.org.uk or call 0161 274 2022. For Cross-Country events, contact: alisonjohnson@britishcycling.org.uk
World Cup XC R1 / DH R1 / 4X R1 - 11-12 April Pietermaritzburg, South Africa www.mtbworldcupsa.co.za
World Cup XC R2 - 25-26 April Offenburg, Germany www.worldcup-offenburg.de
World Cup XC R3 / 4X R2 - 2-3 May Houffalize, Belgium www.houffalize.be
World Cup DH R2 - 9-10 May La Bresse, France
World Cup DH R3 / 4X R3 - 16-17 May Vallnord, Andorra www.vallnordbikeparkworldcup.com
World Cup XC R4 - 23-24 May Madrid, Spain www.lastlap.com
World Cup DH R4 / 4X R4 - 6 -7 June Fort William, Scotland www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk
World Cup DH R5 / 4X R5 - 20-21 June Maribor, Slovenia www.pohorje.org
World Cup XC R5 / DH R6 / 4X R6 - 25-26 July Mont-Saint-Anne, Canada www.gestev.com
World Cup XC R6 / DH R7 / 4X R7 - 1-2 August Bromont, Canada www.mondialduvelo.com
World Cup XC R7 - 12-13 September Champery, Switzerland www.bikepark.ch
World Cup XC R8 / DH R8 / 4X R8 - 19-20 September Schladming, Austria www.mountainbike-weltcup.at
Championship Events
The criteria for selection into Championship events will be published via the British Cycling website once agreed. www.britishcycling.org.uk/mtb
European Downhill Championships - 13-14 June Kranjska Gora, Slovenia www.bikepark.si
European Four Cross Championships - 26-27 June Ajdovscina, Slovenia www.crn-trn.si
European Cross Country Championships - 9-12 July Zoetermeer - Netherlands www.wielerpromotie-hetgroenehart.nl
UCI Marathon World Championships - 23 August Graz-Stattegg, Austria www.bike09.at
World Masters Championship for XC / XCM / 4X - 25-30 August Praloup, France www.praloup.com
UCI World Championship for XC / DH / 4X - 1-6 September Canberra, Australia http://worldcup.mtbworlds.com.au
European Marathon Championships - 20 September Tartu, Estonia www.tartumaraton.ee
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DOMESTIC DOWNHILL EVENTS
National Downhill Series
Category D Ranking Series
Round 1 - 25-26 April Ae Forest (UCI Class 2)
Round 2 - 30-31 May Llangollen (UCI Class 2)
Round 3 - 27-28 June Fort William (UCI Class 2)
Round 4 - 15-16 August Carlton Bank
Round 5 - 26-27 September Caersws
Series Info:
Cheques payable to: SPS Events
Steve Parr steveparr66@yahoo.co.uk or 07989 415554
Simon Paton si@descent-gear.com or 07968 229359
Website www.npsdh.com
Downhill National Championships
UCI CN status and category C Ranking
18-19 July Innerleithen
Entry fee TBC
Cheques payable to: SPS Events
Steve Parr steveparr66@yahoo.co.uk or 07989 415554
Simon Paton si@descent-gear.com or 07968 229359
Website www.npsdh.com
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DOMESTIC CROSS-COUNTRY EVENTS
National Cross Country Series
Category D Ranking Series
Round 1 - 5 April Sherwood Pines (UCI Class 2)
Round 2 - 10 May Dalby Forest (UCI Class 2)
Round 3 - 30 May Margam Park, (UCI Class 2)
Round 4 - 27 June Crow Hill (UCI Class 2)
Round 5 - 26 September Newnham Park (UCI Class 1)
Series Info:
Website: www.britishxc.com
Entry fee TBC
Cheques payable to Inevent
Cross-Country National Championships
UCI CN status and category C Ranking Event
18-19 July Innerleithen, Scotland
Entry fee TBC
Helen Findlay
Email helenmfindlay@yahoo.co.uk
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DOMESTIC ENDURANCE EVENTS
British Marathon Championships
UCI CN status and New Endurance Ranking Event
31 May Margam Park, Port Talbot
Event Info:
Martyn Salt martynsalt@aol.com
Website www.xcracer.com
Mountain Mayhem
20-21 June Eastnor
Pat Adams patrick@provelo.freeserve.co.uk or 01298 687331
Website www.provelosupport.com
Twentyfour 12
25-26 July Newnham Park, Plymouth
Event Info Solo, Pairs and Team racing
Martyn Salt martynsalt@aol.com
Website www.twentyfour12.com
Sleepless in the Saddle
8-9 August Venue Catton
Pat Adams patrick@provelo.freeserve.co.uk or 01298 687331
Website www.sleeplessinthesaddle.co.uk
Dusk Til Dawn
3-4 October, Thetford
Paul Hore paul@thetfordmtbracing.com
Website www.thetfordmtbracing.com
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DOMESTIC 4-CROSS EVENTS
National Series Four Cross
The National Championships will be incorporated into the Redhill weekend event in July. Details will be announced when known.
Round 1 - 5 April UK Bikepark
Round 2 - 24 May Bridgnorth
Round 3 - 14 June South West Extreme
Round 4 - 5 July Redhill
Round 5 - 9 August Penshurst
Round 6 - 13 September Chicksands
Event Info:
Cheques payable to NPS 4X
Chris Roberts Chris.roberts@nps4x.com or 07702 826260
Website www.nps4x.com