Starting May 12th, rookies and pros can let off steam in the Riders Playground, the Special Areas and on the countless routes of the bike destination Saalfelden Leogang. While everything is already in place in terms of trails and lines, preparations elsewhere are in full swing: The UCI Mountain Bike World Series from 15 to 18 June 2023 are on track and waiting with innovations.
Ticket pre-sale for the upcoming season at Epic Bikepark Leogang is in full swing. New this summer: Dynamic bike ticket prices. This means that with the new online bike bonus there is the chance to secure day or multi-day tickets early at a cheaper price. And it means access, because the Epic Bikepark Leogang is considered one of the most prestigious bikeparks in Europe with its countless highlights, including a 10,000 square meter practice area, the Hot Shots fired by GoPro Jump Line, as well as the UCI World Championship and World Cup circuit Speedster.
That this is so, even the best in the world know this. With the hosting of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Saalfelden Leogang is an annual fixture in the international racing calendar. However, 2023 is something different: for the first time, a “super-event” will be on the agenda from 15 to 18 June. In addition to the World Cup decisions in downhill and cross country, the international elite of enduro sport will also get the chance to prove their skills. For them, valuable points are at stake over a total of six stages through Austria's largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
Triple World Cup with new TV format
Not only the sporting format of the Mountain Bike World Cup has been given a new structure by the International Cycling Federation, but also the TV broadcast rights are with Warner Bros.Discovery Sports Events 2023 in new hands. So are the final races of the elite classes in the Cross Country (Sunday, June 18, from 1 pm), Short Track (Friday) June 16, from 5.30pm) and Downhill (Saturday, 17 June, from 1pm) live on GCN+, Eurosport and discovery+. In addition, the U23 cross country finals, the downhill junior races and the elite downhill semi-finals, as well as daily racing highlights with a behind-the-scenes look will also be available on the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel. For all those who are directly live on site, the event weekend also has a lot to offer away from the sporting decisions. Exciting side events, such as a Red Bull air show with Dario Costa, a large exhibition area with signing sessions and sweepstakes, parties and much more await. Best to be quick and secure tickets for the bike event of the extra class from 15 to 18 June in Saalfelden Leogang at www.mtb-weltcup.at.
