MTB News: The bike mecca of Saalfelden Leogang is once again hosting the first double World Cup of the season this year. From June 10th to 12th, the best cross-country riders in the world as well as the downhill elite will fight for important points and victory. Voted the best downhill world cup location of 2021 by the UCI, the event in Salzburger Land is a must for riders and fans.
After the successful opening races in Lourdes (FRA) and Petrópolis (BRA), the spectators can look forward to tough action in two weeks. Of course, the overall Downhill World Cup winner and local hero Vali Höll, after whom a section of the route is named, is also part of the party. However, not only World Cup action is announced on the festival weekend. Among other things, an Expo Area with the hottest news from the bike world and the Team Area, where you can take a look over the shoulder of the world's best riders, await around 20.000 visitors. The two areas are open on Friday from 12.00:20.00 p.m. to 10.00:20.00 p.m., on Saturday from 9.30:17.00 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. and on Sunday from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
“Not many athletes get the honor of competing in a World Cup race on their home turf. It’s also very special for me, as I more or less grew up on this track. I used to watch my heroes race there, and now suddenly I’m standing there competing myself. Of course, I have some unfinished business with this track. The last two times, things didn’t quite go as planned. I know I have the potential on this track, but there are always many factors involved in bringing it down. This is my third attempt.” – Vali Höll
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang 2022: The dates and races at a glance
Friday June 10th
- Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) Elite Women – 17:30pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
- Men's Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) Elite – 18:15pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
Saturday June 11th
- Downhill (DHI) Juniors – 09:45
- Downhill (DHI) Junior Women – 10:30am
- Downhill (DHI) Elite Women – 12:30pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
- Downhill (DHI) Elite Men – 13:30pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
Sunday June 12th
- Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) U23 Women – 08:30
- Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Men's U23 - 10:15am
- Women's Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Elite – 12:20pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
- Men's Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Elite – 14:50pm (Live on Red Bull TV)
Website : www.mtb-weltcup.at