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Maribor has hosted World Cup DH, World Cup ski racing, and Europa Cup ski racing (which is the feeder series to the world cup). I don't think the venue has an issue holding expensive events. I would guess this is specific to the iXS cup, and that the venue isn't forecasting a good return on this particular event. In short the UCI could do more to prop up their feeder series, especially if their long term plan is smaller World Cups.
Sounds like the city government / tourism board pulled the funding for the event so the race organiser wasn't going to make ends meet. Hence the cancelation.
I was there last weekend...they don't have enough tourists during week days. Gondola operates from 10am to 7pm but between 10am - 2pm they do only one run per our. After 2pm they do continuous runs. The trails are really nice, the red trail that starts from the top needs some serious work but the rest of them are in good conditions. Also the other cable car that was opened this year operates only on Saturday - Sunday. There are two new trails. Maribor has potential but they need more advertising and maybe some new trails or a way to connect the gondola with the new cable car. The distance between these 2 locations is about 6km. Anyway... Slovenia rocks!!!
Team USA's Olympic kits via USAC email
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USA Cycling Unveils Paris 2024 Olympic Kits
The Olympic Kit from CUORE Unites All Five USA Cycling Olympic Disciplines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – June 26, 2024 – This summer, the best cyclists in the world will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and USA Cycling’s Performance Apparel Partner, CUORE of Switzerland, will outfit the USA Cycling athletes.
USA Cycling is proud to debut the new Olympic team kit for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This year, the team will come together with the same kit design across all disciplines, uniting American cycling on the world's largest stage.
"The unveiling of the kit marks a significant milestone in the team's journey as they come together to represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games," said Jim Miller, Chief of Sports Performance at USA Cycling.
Felicia Stancil, Brandon McNulty, and Taylor Knibb in the Paris 2024 Olympic Kit.
Photos By: Nico van Dartel and Snowy Mountain Photography
Collaboratively designed by USA Cycling and CUORE, the new kit incorporates the iconic white that debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Designed with both innovation and performance in mind, the kit enables athletes to push their limits without compromising on comfort and optimizes cooling for the hot European summers. The custom detailing includes stars on the sides symbolizing the five disciplines that will be competing in the Olympics - Road, Mountain Bike, Track, BMX Racing, and BMX Freestyle.
With all the athletes wearing the same design in their unique gear, it brings together the new modern era of Olympic sports like BMX Racing, which debuted at Beijing 2008, and BMX Freestyle, introduced at Tokyo 2020, while still honoring its legacy with events such as Road, which have been included in the Olympic programming since the first modern Olympic Games at Athens 1896.
“CUORE of Switzerland is honored to support USA Cycling at every level of competition. The Paris kits represent our team's dedication and commitment to excellence over the past few years,” stated Alex Diaz of CUORE of Switzerland. “The needs of the athletes are at the heart of every product decision we make. Collaborating closely with USA Cycling, we have developed products that deliver exceptional performance while prioritizing athlete comfort, empowering them to achieve their best results.”
CUORE of Switzerland has developed cutting-edge apparel designed to elevate the USA Cycling Olympic team. Utilizing advanced fabrics and design, the new Gold Speed Suit has been tested in the world’s best wind tunnel to achieve optimal performance. In a sport where victories are often decided by mere fractions of a second, CUORE's state-of-the-art gear provides the USA Cycling team with a crucial competitive edge.
Merchandise:
Our Olympic collection is live on our merchandise store, shop here.
CUORE also has an Olympic replica kit available for purchase, here.
USA Cycling Olympic Hub:
Stay up to date on all things Paris 2024, here.
For more information, contact Angelina Palermo at apalermo@usacycling.org
ABOUT CUORE (cuore.ch)
CUORE of Switzerland is dedicated to delivering truly unmatched flexibility and quality, combined with unparalleled customer service. With over three decades of established reputation for supplying custom apparel without compromise in fit, performance, or durability to teams, clubs, enterprises, and events, CUORE is the go-to choice for enthusiasts and pros alike. Cuore owns, operates, and manages two state-of-the-art fabrication facilities that enable them to create made-to-order, high-quality custom apparel that meets the rigorous demands of many of the most prestigious brands in the world.
ABOUT USA CYCLING (usacycling.org)
USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, and esports. USA Cycling’s mission is to grow participation and engagement with the sport of bicycle racing and achieve sustained international success across all cycling disciplines. USA Cycling supports cyclists of all levels and abilities, from those just beginning in the sport to international caliber athletes. The organization identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition through the support of youth and interscholastic programs, amateur and grassroots bike racing events, athlete development programs, and operational support for cycling clubs, racing teams, and event organizers. USA Cycling has a membership of 80,000, sanctions over 2,500 events annually, and is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
I actually want to give money to USA Cycling and I can't. There is absolutely nothing in either of those shop links. Surprised? Nope
the links may be screwed up b/c of my copy and paste. they go to the following links which have a bottle and two jersey options.
https://shop.usacycling.org/collections/usa-cycling-paris-olympics-coll…
https://teamshop.cuore.ch/usa-cycling-paris
Rapha lawyers already mailed cease and desists over those stripes on the sleeves
Some spicy sections in the works for Les Gets
bummer they aren't offering the baggie shirt in the last photo.
XC national champs info
Media Advisory – Bear Creek Mountain Resort Will Host the 2024 USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships on July 17-21, 2024
The public is invited to Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Pennsylvania for the Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships.
MACUNGIE, Pa. – The 2024 USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships will take place July 17-21, 2024 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. This action-packed event will bring together riders of all ages from across the nation to compete for coveted National Titles.
Race Schedule:
Spectators can expect five full days of Championship and Non-Championship racing. The marquee events include:
Thursday: Cross-Country Qualifiers – Junior 15-16, Junior 17-18; Cross-Country Short-Track Championships – Junior 11-14.
Friday: Cross-Country Championships – Junior 11-14, Junior 15-16, Amateur, Masters.
Saturday: Cross-Country Championships – Elite/Pro, U23, Junior 17-18.
Sunday: Cross-Country Short-Track Championships – all categories.
The full race schedule can be found here.
General Information:
This event is free to the public and spectators are encouraged to attend. There will be a $10 parking fee during race week. Spectators must sign a waiver prior to accessing the course – the waiver can be found here.
Parking will be available at Bear Creek Mountain Resort located at 101 Doe Mountain Lane
Lehigh Valley, PA 18062. Additional spectator information can be found here.
Digital:
Learn more about the event at: https://mtbnats.usacycling.org/xc-mtb. If you would like to be added to the media email distribution list, contact communications@usacycling.org. You can find race coverage on the USA Cycling social media accounts and at usacycling.org. The official hashtag for the event is #MTBNats.
Media Credentials Information
Media interested in obtaining credentials to cover the event must apply online here.
For more information, contact Sabrina Potter at spotter@usacycling.org.
ABOUT BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT (bcmountainresort.com)
Tucked in scenic Berks County, Bear Creek Mountain Resort is a four-season destination retreat. With the mountains at our doorstep, you can bike, ski, hike, and explore our 330 wooded acres, or admire the view from our rustic-inspired lodge. From annual family getaways to celebrating your most treasured moments, Bear Creek Mountain Resort is home to all of life’s greatest adventures. More information is available online at https://www.bcmountainresort.com/, https://www.facebook.com/BearCreekMountainResort/, and @bear_creek.
ABOUT USA CYCLING (usacycling.org)
USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, and esports. USA Cycling’s mission is to grow participation and engagement with the sport of bicycle racing and achieve sustained international success across all cycling disciplines. USA Cycling supports cyclists of all levels and abilities, from those just beginning in the sport to international caliber athletes. The organization identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition through the support of youth and interscholastic programs, amateur and grassroots bike racing events, athlete development programs, and operational support for cycling clubs, racing teams, and event organizers. USA Cycling has a membership of 80,000, sanctions over 2,500 events annually, and is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Man, state of the sport. I just took a look at the top ~100 riders from todays EDR.. and like easily half of the field is unsupported. I really liked enduro. Loved when they were traveling to new cool places. Loved that we at least had some decent coverage. Its a shame. I feel like the only reason E-EDR is even remotely watched is its adjacent to EDR. Once EDR fully goes away the E-Version is sure to follow.
I watched the EWS replay videos because I got to see a ton of a course and there was a LOT of variation in how riders attacked sections over a long period of time in these villages and backwoods.
Mopeds aren't going to have the diversity of movement & skill associated to visually stimulate me.
My tinfoil hat thought is that ESO are using EDR/E-EDR as their gravity discipline catered to the European market and DH as the gravity discipline catered to the whole world. EDR/E-EDR seems to be Europe only for the foreseeable future with the rumors of its support shrinking. I’ve also heard that most new mountain bikes being sold in Europe are E bikes which aligns with the rumors of them phasing out EDR for E-EDR. Again purely tinfoil hat thoughts but it doesn’t feel far fetched to me.
this is about an hour north of me. i should go and cowbell.
Juniors Race Replay from Monster Pro DH at Mountain Creek
JFC I really wish Vital had an ignore feature so I could never have to read a Bizutch moron post again.
Since when is the iXS cup a "feeder" series, it's a standalone business that has never needed to be propped up by the governing body. I know forum hounds love to bag on the UCI at any turn, but as someone else said. Local government pulled their end of the funding, so Pohorje dropped the event and iXS had no alternative. How is this in anyway the UCI's fault? iXS run a race series as a business. UCI just provide commissaires and a rulebook
I don’t see how a smaller (yet big) European DH race getting canceled with two weeks’ notice is anything but a bad thing for anyone looking to create and maintain a smaller (yet big) DH series in Europe.
I’ve heard many people suggest the European national series and IXS cups are a great way for young riders to cut their teeth in preparation for a world cup career. They give UCI points, right? Whether official farm team feeder style or standalone organization isn’t really the issue. (The issue is a big race at a recognizable venue was canceled.)
Not sure how that’s anything but negative…
started a thread to discuss les gets world cup DH here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/2024-les-gets-world-cup-downhill
rowdy, natural #USDH goods at Downhill Rockies in Pajarito, New Mexico this coming weekend. Check out a lap with Jeremiah Work. Race info here - https://www.trailparty.com/2024dhr-pajarito
I agree. It's certainly a negative. It's just not the UCI's fault as was implied a few pages ago. Maribor has had last minute cancellations and funding issues of this nature before.
It's Maribor's fault, iXS problem....the UCI just does not factor here, that is all.
The issue is that the UCI has stated, and we keep seeing from interviews, that the World Cups are going to get smaller. And most people agree that smaller world cups are ok as long as there is still a way to get experience and earn your way into the world cup. That is where a feeder series comes in, as many have noted before. And if there is any series that currently functions as a feeder, and would be supported by the UCI as a feeder, it's the iXS cup.
Secondly, someone outside the UCI pulled funding for this event. Yes, I understand that race series are run independently (in the US, the ProGRT national series was just a collection of locally run races). But the UCI is a big organization, and could have helped iXS negotiate with the tourism board. If they really believe in the vision of small World Cups plus feeder series, they could do more to ensure that the races happen. This could mean outreach to sponsors, outreach to athletes, help with marketing, or many other things. But what happened here is that a major venue pulled funding for an event, which doesn't help the UCI or anyone else involved in World Cup DH show that they are serious about this long-term vision.
If Maribor, which has a history of hosting big events, can't or won't hold the iXS cup races, then who will? Where will this feeder series be run? The vested parties need to work with the few venues who can hold these events to make sure this happens. Otherwise we will still get the small world cup field, with no other opportunities.
As an aside, I don't care if it's the UCI or some other party invested in the World Cup that provides the feeder series with support. But anyone who actually wants World Cup DH to succeed should be interested in helping high-level non-WC events happen. Big organizations and promoters of big events have connections and expertise to help negotiate with venues and sponsors to make things happen. They don't need to directly fund these events, but they need to offer their support.
ebikes have different rules in europe compared to north america. (I'm guessing that the other continents pick one of the first two to copy) and it is difficult to fly with them, or at least with the batteries.
Confining the series to one continent makes sense, given the euro-heavy nature of the recent EWS calendar, and the popularity of ebikes in europe, doing it there makes sense.
Do you really expect a privateer to fly to the US, ship 2 or more batteries to themselves, get their bike re-chipped to US spec especially if they have no support from a frame manufacturer just smaller sponsors, just for a couple of rounds? Making it a worldwide series would just favour the top few riders with good factory support even more.
2024 National Champs at Ride Rock Creek. PR below
Ride Rock Creek Will Host the 2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships on July 31-August 4, 2024
The public is invited to Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park in Zirconia, North Carolina for the Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships.
ZIRCONIA, N.C. – The 2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships will take place July 31-August 4, 2024 at Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park. Returning for its second year, the event will bring together the best racers from around the country to compete for coveted National Titles in Downhill, Enduro, and Dual Slalom events.
Race & Awards Schedule:
Spectators can expect four action-packed days of racing. The marquee events include:
Friday: Dual Slalom finals and awards.
Saturday: Enduro finals and awards.
Sunday: Downhill finals and awards.
The full race schedule can be found here.
General Information:
Spectators are encouraged to attend, and this event is free for all on-foot spectators. A spectator shuttle pass which provides access to the top of the mountain is available for $25 per day. Purchase your Shuttle Spectator Pass here. Waivers must be signed by all individuals on the property. View and sign the waiver here.
Parking will be available at Ride Rock Creek located at 298 W Rock Creek Rd., Zirconia, NC 28790.
Additional spectator information can be found here.
Digital:
Learn more about the event at: https://mtbnats.usacycling.org/gravity-mtb. If you would like to be added to the media email distribution list, contact communications@usacycling.org. You can find race coverage on the USA Cycling social media accounts and at usacycling.org. The official hashtag for the event is #MTBNats.
Media Credentials Information
Media interested in obtaining credentials to cover the event must apply online here.
For more information, contact Sabrina Potter at spotter@usacycling.org.
ABOUT RIDE ROCK CREEK (riderockcreek.com)
A premier downhill mountain biking destination, Ride Rock Creek currently features 5 downhill-specific trails with a variety of skill levels available by reservation for individuals and teams for practice and competition. There is a mix of natural features, jump lines and trails unlike any in the region; which are specifically designed to help you progress as a rider. Riders will enjoy a quick shuttle ride to the top on our buses with custom built, bike-specific, trailers built by our friends at Windrock Bike Park. From the top, there are multiple different options to choose from and with various connector trails riders will be able to mix and match some of their favorite trails on the mountain. An on-site adventure center serves as the hub of our park. This is where you will go to purchase or pickup your pass, rent a bike, pick out your next piece of new gear, get your bike fixed, or grab something to keep you fueled for a full day of riding! More information is available online at https://riderockcreek.com/, https://www.facebook.com/riderockcreek, and @riderockcreek.
ABOUT USA CYCLING (usacycling.org)
USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, and esports. USA Cycling’s mission is to grow participation and engagement with the sport of bicycle racing and achieve sustained international success across all cycling disciplines. USA Cycling supports cyclists of all levels and abilities, from those just beginning in the sport to international caliber athletes. The organization identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition through the support of youth and interscholastic programs, amateur and grassroots bike racing events, athlete development programs, and operational support for cycling clubs, racing teams, and event organizers. USA Cycling has a membership of 80,000, sanctions over 2,500 events annually, and is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Aww man. I forgot to show up to the local race and ride down so I'd be qualified while my shoulder heals.
Now I gotta look up "50+ Cat A has beens with beer guts" qualification opportunities just so I can drive 45 minutes down the road to race Nats.
Hard life man. Hard life.
I just looked under the websites "Rules & Regulations". It doesn't say anything about having to qualify at another race to race Nationals in non-elite categories.
Did something change? I've not raced Nationals since 40+.
#USDH peeps freaking PINNED at the NW Cup Whitefish!
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