In addition to guest testimonials, several other important issues were addressed by the organization during the meeting in São Paulo (SP)

The video that shows everything that was talked about at the launch event of the Mountain Bike World Cup, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, is live on the CiMTB YouTube Channel. The city of Araxá (MG) will be responsible for opening the 2025 season of the competition, shortly after the opening of CiMTB. While the International Cup has its first stage next year between March 28th and 30th, stage #1 of the World Cup takes place from April 3rd to 6th, while stage #2 runs from April 10th to 13th.

In the video released – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q687xLssQLA –, it is possible to follow the entire event held at Cine Marquise, in São Paulo (SP), on the morning of last Tuesday (29/ 10). In addition to guest appearances – Gustavo Nahas, vice-president of the Mountain Bike BH Association, Renata Falzoni, elected councilor of the city of São Paulo, Ítalo Borges, Secretary of Economic Development, Innovation and Tourism of Araxá, Tomás Mendes, Undersecretary of Sports of Minas Gerais – Daniel Guth, executive director of Aliança Bike, who mediated the meeting, and the local organizer of the World Cup and CiMTB, Rogério Bernardes, also participated.

Rogério presents the 2025 World Cup in a movie theater (Credit: Sanderson Barbarini/Fotop)

After Daniel Guth’s presentation and the guests’ speeches, it was Rogério Bernardes’ turn to tell us a little about what has been worked on for next year’s events. Among the new features is the possibility of an extra Short Track (XCC) race in the second stage, something unprecedented in the history of the competition. Thus, the race would take place on Wednesday, April 9th, preceding the normal schedule, which will feature another Short Track on Friday (11/4) and the Olympic Cross Country (XCO) on Saturday (12/4) .

“Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Europe asked me what I thought about having an extra Short Track test and I quickly agreed. If they confirm, we will be 100% available to organize it in the best way possible”, commented Rogério Bernardes. “It is worth noting that, initially, on April 13th, which is a Sunday, there will be no testing schedule, at least until now. Another situation that would also be unprecedented in the history of the event”, he added.

In parallel with the events, there are several attractions that the local organization plans: Fair with exhibitors, musical shows, full food court, exclusive activities for children, bike presentations, electric bike test area, as well as various activations of exhibitors. There is also the possibility of having a pump-track in the arena.

Other fundamental details were discussed, such as mobility issues, with a large bicycle rack and also parking for cars closer to the site, with new pockets. The increase in the supply of properties for rent, which jumped from around five houses to more than 200 registered. Regarding the availability of hotels, Rogério Bernardes highlighted that priority is given to athletes and their teams, in addition to people who work at the event, but that in December the hotels will be open for the general public to make their reservations.

The organizer also announced the news that new routes will be created for cyclists, with the support of local athlete Rubinho Valeriano, as there will be three weeks of events and on some pre-defined days the tracks at the Grande Hotel Termas de Araxá will be closed for maintenance of the organization. Furthermore, he also spoke about the different ways of getting to Araxá, for people coming from the most different regions of Brazil and the world.

Guests attend the launch event (Credit: Sanderson Barbarini/Fotop)

The mobility map was presented, with the various parking lots that will be available, in addition to highlighting the partnership with Te Levo, the event’s partner transport app. The details of the arena, public entrance, the different exhibition areas, position of the start/finish gantry, athletes’ village, bike wash, secretariat, show stage, support area, among other important topics were also presented. relevance.

Finally, a topic that is of great interest to both athletes and bike lovers in general, the construction of two tracks, one for each stage, was also addressed. Rogério Bernardes shared some details about the issue, giving tips on what the routes will be like.

2025 CiMTB Calendar and World Cup in Brazil:
– CiMTB #1 – March 28th to 30th, in Araxá (MG)
– World Cup #1 – April 3rd to 6th, in Araxá (MG)
– World Cup #2 – April 10th to 13th, in Araxá (MG)
– CiMTB #2 – 6th to 8th June, in Poços de Caldas (MG)
– CiMTB #3 – August 1st to 3rd, in Nova Lima (MG)
– CiMTB #4 – 26th to 28th September, in Congonhas (MG)

The history of CiMTB
The CiMTB organization held its first race in 1996. Since then, it has been innovating and actively contributing to the growth and strengthening of mountain biking and the bicycle market in Brazil. Counting points for the International Cycling Union (UCI) world ranking since 2004, CiMTB has been selective for the Olympic Games in the Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 cycles.

In 2022, CiMTB further increased its international relevance, with the opening stage of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Mountain Bike World Cup, in Petrópolis, and in 2024 it organized the Araxá stage of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Furthermore, he was responsible for building the mountain bike track for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, considered one of the best in the history of the Games since 1996, the first year of MTB at the Olympics.

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