Introduction: UCI and Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) oversees all international cycling competitions held in different sub-sports, such as competitive mountain biking, BMX, cycling on track, road competitions, and cross country. Established in 1900, the UCI’s goals include establishing competition standards, upholding sporting values, and developing the sport around the world. The UCI is known as the organizer of many high-profile competitions, especially the UCI World Championships and the UCI World Cup series, where athletes from all over the planet compete for the highest title.
One of the first and most classic events of the World Cup series is the MTB World Cup. Taking place in different locations and dates each year, this year it is set for Mont-Sainte-Anne on October 3rd to 6th. Located in the province of Quebec, Canada, Mont-Sainte-Anne is one of the premier locations for professional mountain biking in various activities including cross country racing (XCO), short track racing (XCC), downhill racing (DHI) and others. However, the courses are not easy, as they have several rocks – riddled, root bloated, and dominated by elevation drop segments which are extreme to be endured by bikers.
The Mont-Sainte-Anne Mountain Biking World Cup 2024 will be the last stage of the World Cup series and brings in more heat since riders are racing not only for the single events but for the championship too. The event is not new, having hosted over 30 UCI events ever since 1991, it became part of the World Cup series and popularized for its beautiful sites, nature, landscapes, and challenging courses.
Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024 Races Event Timeline
The Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024 races will be held in the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Below is the scheduled races for the Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024:
Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024 Races Routes Overview
Cross-Country Olympic (XCO)
Track Name: Mont-Sainte-Anne XCO Course
Course Length: Approximately 3.52 kilometers per lap
Elevation Gain: About 170 meters per lap
Description: The XCO track is considered to be one of the most difficult and technical tracks with its many rocky areas, roots and difficult ascents. The competitors do a loop which tests not only their endurance but also the ability to control their bicycles. Designed to test the limits of even the most proficient contestants, it is one of the events of the World Cup series that all look forward to.
Cross-Country Short Track (XCC)
Track Name: Mont-Sainte-Anne XCC Course
Course Length: Shorter than the XCO course while retaining similar technical challenges.
Description: The 25-minute cross-country short track race is a fast-paced, exciting race. A circuit that is between 1 and 2 kilometers long is used for competition, and both men and women must finish multiple circuits of it. Because the course is looped, fans can be right in the thick of things and feel the adrenaline of the race alongside their favorite athlete.
Downhill (DH)
Track Name: Mont-Sainte-Anne DH Course
Course Length: Approximately 2.48 kilometers
Elevation Drop: Nearly 650 meters
Description: The Mont Sainte Anne DH course comes among the most daunting and steepest on the World Cup circuit. The course consists of quick sections and technical areas that include rock gardens, jumps, roots, and bumps among others. Such a track is known to be hard on the skills of the riders but also on their guts since riders within the sloppy heel are expected to go at high speeds without challenging terrain.
How to Watch Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup 2024
In North America, racing will be streamed on Max; in Canada, on Flosports; in Europe, on Eurosport Channels and discovery+; and in Mexico, Central America, and South America, on Claro. For additional information or if your country isn't listed, visit the UCI MTB World Series website by clicking this link.
This weekend's XC competitions, including the U23 and Elite classes, short track, and XCO, will all be televised. You will be able to watch the whole Saturday finals for DH racing. On the UCI website, you may track the live timing for the qualifying and semifinals.
Conclusion
It is anticipated that the 2024 Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup will give mountain bikers an experience like no other, combining the extreme challenges of technical tracks and the breathtaking landscapes of Quebec. On this iconic venue, which is the last leg of the World Cup tour, the best sportspersons from all over the world will clash for wins and title supremacy on the most perilous routes in the history of sport. Often referred to by both the participants and the audience, Mont-Sainte-Anne has always been a hotbed of international racing and has enjoyed a strong local following. The end of the season in 2024 will certainly be promising and thrilling.
