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Whistler put up more money would be my guess.

What’s changed in the last 30 years that wbd says the event won’t be profitable?

ACME corp! I knew it!

IF Canada gets only one round per year it would be cool to switch between MSA and Whister every other year. Or better yet a back to back with Whistler, MSA then down to Whiteface.

Having a sponsor of that size wouldn't just be out of this world, but out of this galaxy!

securing the location may have to do with a rumored multinational conglomerate sponsor from the area founded in 1938.

Amaury's trying to figure out how the linkage works like the rest of us

It’s great to see photos like that. It tells me that we have a friendly sport and it’s everyone against the clock! 😁

What are some numbers for the French events? In 2023 Crankworx claims 300,000 over ten days. https://www.biv.com/news/hospitality-marketing-tourism/crankworx-2023-f… When I do a google search for "highest uci wc dh attendance" Google AI says it was Fort Bill in 2016 with 20,000 over the weekend. Tourism Whistler says that overnight capacity is 30,000 (matches up to the Crankworx number above). https://www.ucimtbworldseries.com/news/the-whoop-uci-mountain-bike-worl… UCI says that 365,500 people attended all 2024 UCI Mtb events, so I do think that Whistler has the ability to break some records for attendance. So 60,000 for a weekend isn't going to be a stretch when you take overnight...

S Korea should get national jerseys and as a home country they should get double the normal number, so some home grown racers should have the chance to complete if they choose.

Do they not get federation jerseys in Korea? Or is that only for countries with established racers? For that matter, what's stopping some random rider from Mozambique or Uzbekistan getting a national federation jersey to ride in a world cup?

In this current format of team/rider eligibility, no chance of locals racing year one. IF someone is inspired and has deep enough pockets to go get some UCI points, then maybe in year three, a slim chance at year two. There's little to no support for local riders. I'd put my money on one of two local juniors if they hit the gym and move abroad to train and collect points since they've both already outgrown the local parks. If it were ten years ago, there were two riders who'd be able to line up in Pro. One, Park Jun...

Statement from the MSA organizers: https://www.coupedumonde-mtb-msa.com/en/post/statement-on-the-2026-cale… The removal of Mont-Sainte-Anne from the 2026 calendar is based solely on WBD's own profitability considerations. Discussions are already underway with WBD and various stakeholders, including our public partners, to prepare for Mont-Sainte-Anne's return to the UCI calendar in 2027.

Well, downhill is 2/3 Europe based...

Your UCI MTB WC Suspension sponsor will not be showing up with a 10x20 at two WC in the same continent they are based out of.....

Clearly, but for those that do (SRAM, Fox, Yeti, and Shimano for example all have support rigs, and that is just off the top of my head). You would still need to ship two setups for popups as again, that stuff wont travel across a border in 3 days and setup. Logistically it is a complete mess. When I had to drive from Snowmass to MSA I basically threw the log book in the back seat and broke the law to make it in late. It isn't even the DOT regs. It is 48hrs of drive time... in 36hrs. My...

Yeah, I don't disagree. I unsubscribed from his YT channel earlier this year as I got tired of his presenting style and the videos increasingly becoming more about his dog than the riding. Having said that plenty of people seem to love it. FWIW I met him years ago and in the brief chat we had he seemed personable enough. I wish him no ill will, it's just not for me.

i believe they will be using the 1199 track. i believe it was stated when it was announced that their intent was to ultimately use it as a WC track.