Mountain biking is back again! After the Mountain Bike & Trials
World Championships that were held here in June 2008 and just one year
after the 2011 World Cup, Val di Sole once again confirms itself as one
of the most important mountain biking areas on the international sports
scene: on June 2nd and 3rd these mountain biking
acrobats will let loose in Commezzadura for the prestigious UCI WORLD
CUP ROCKY ROAD.NET (DHI) and for the new International Circuit 4X,
4XPROTOUR .
Downhill (DH): a breathtaking timed downhill race on slopes with
ramps for the spectacular leaps and jumps of these bikers. Extreme
courage, skills, technologically advanced equipment and a pinch of
madness is the combination needed for this adrenaline filled sport. The
Val di Sole track, known as the “snake pit” has been excellently tested
over the past ten years and the following are some of the most important
competitions held here: 2 Italian Championships, 2 European Elite
Championships and 3 European Master Championships, in addition to other
prestigious international events including the 2008 World Championships
and the 2010 and 2011 World Cup.
Four Cross (4X): four riders compete against each other at the same
time on a short but demanding track that is filled with jumps and bumps
giving spectators the chance to watch an exhilarating race with modern
day gladiators that will take place in the evening. The Val di Sole 4X
track, called the “camel’s humps”, has a length of about450 m with 7
parabolic turns and an elevation difference of70 meters. The entire
track is visible from the stands in the finish area and from other areas
reserved for spectators.
These two races in Val di Sole are the only World Cup races that will
take place in Italy this year. This is the top international circuit
for downhill mountain biking (seven races held in the following
countries: South Africa, Scotland, Canada, USA, France and Norway), in
addition to the new 4X Pro Tour, the most important international Four
Cross competition with five races held in the following
countries:Belgium,Poland,Scotland and Germany.
2012 Val Di Sole WC Round 2
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