Coronavirus and MTB Events

barryjenson
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7/3/2020 11:03am
Red bull hardline has been cancelled too. The Welsh Government and local councils won’t allow it to happen.
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7/7/2020 6:28am
Les Get World Cup canceled - https://www.uci.org/inside-uci/press-releases/uci-update-on-the-2020-uc…
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Since early May, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has provided regular updates on the changes made to the road, mountain bike and, more recently, cyclo-cross calendars. As the UCI has always said, the new dates that have been announced are subject to developments in the ongoing global health crisis and the decisions made by the relevant authorities in the countries hosting our competitions. What follows is an update on the UCI events (UCI World Championships and World Cups) in various disciplines cancelled at the request of their organisers.

Mountain bike

The Lenzerheide (Switzerland) and Les Gets (France) rounds of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, respectively scheduled for 4-6 and 19-20 September, have been cancelled at the request of the organisers. By way of a reminder, the Mont-Sainte-Anne (Canada) and Val di Sole (Italy) rounds, which were initially due to be held on 21-23 August and 12-13 September respectively, have also been removed from the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike International Calendar. Unfortunately, these competitions will not be rescheduled this year.
At the time of writing, the rounds at Nove Mesto na Morave (Czech Republic, 29 September to 4 October – a double XCO round), Maribor (Slovenia, 15-18 October – a double DHI round) and Lousã (Portugal, 29 October to 1 November – a double DHI round) were still scheduled to go ahead. The staging of two rounds on the same weekend will give athletes, teams and National Federations increased visibility, reduce the logistical costs they face and ensure the continuation of the competition.
The 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships presented by Mercedes-Benz in cross-country, downhill and pump track are also going ahead and will take place on 5-11 October in Leogang (Austria).

The 2020 UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Championships are going ahead on 23 August 2020 in Leuven (Belgium), while the 2020 UCI World Cup calendar in the speciality has been reorganised.

The 2020 UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships, which were due to be held in Pra Loup (France), have been cancelled, as have the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike Four-cross World Championships in Val di Sole (Italy).

The 2020 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships are still going ahead, on 24-25 October, in Sakarya, Turkey.

Moving on to the 2020 UCI E-Mountain Bike Cross-country World Cup, the round due to be held in Barcelona (Spain) on 2-3 October has been cancelled. Having initially been been scheduled for 17-18 April and 5-6 June respectively and then postponed, the Locarno (Switzerland) and Bologna (Italy) rounds have also been cancelled.
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7/15/2020 2:42pm
this just in from clayton harper of the US Open - it's been canceled
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The US OPEN is built on community. Every athlete, youth racer, family member, volunteer, spectator, event partner - contributes to the energy that creates the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking experience. We came into 2020 with unreal momentum and were excited and committed to building upon the US OPEN heritage. We've been hesitant to make any official announcement regarding the status of our events, hoping that things would come together for the USO Race Festival this fall. As we've watched so many major events around the world cancel, and after much careful consideration of the health and safety of our community, our global roster of athletes and partners - we're announcing today that we will not be hosting the 2020 US Open Race Festival or Slopestyle competition.

We'll sure miss the party with you all this year - rest assured we've already begun to work on 2021 US Open plans. Alongside the rest of our global MTB community, we will continue to do the best we can to keep the stoke alive and support our community as we navigate these times. While we can't promise anything, we are still looking at options to host regional Next Gen Youth MTB Tour stops for late 2020 - stay tuned. Thank you for all your support, we hope you're able to get out on your bike wherever you are in the world!
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7/16/2020 8:17am Edited Date/Time 7/16/2020 8:18am
EWS update
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Changes to 2020 Trophy of Nations and Championship points

The Enduro World Series (EWS) today announces some important changes to its revised 2020 calendar to ensure fair competition for all in light of the current situation with Coronavirus.

The Trophy of Nations race due to to take place in Finale, Italy on September 27 will now go ahead as a standard individual start EWS race. However, the amateur Rider Trophy will still go ahead in Finale as scheduled on September 26.

There will be no individual EWS Championship title this season to ensure that those riders that can't attend races aren't left at a disadvantage. Instead the victors of each round will be celebrated with a new custom winners' jersey, provided by Giro, at each event.

The Championship will continue for Official EWS Teams - with an exciting new rule that allows Teams to field up and coming local riders to score points if their registered riders are unable to make it to an event. This will not only allow Teams to keep their Championship hopes alive, but also offer an incredible opportunity for regional riders to experience international racing at the highest level.

full article here https://www.enduroworldseries.com/news/1497-changes-to-trophy-of-nation…
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7/16/2020 11:42am
sspomer wrote:
this just in from clayton harper of the US Open - it's been canceled ----------------------- The US OPEN is built on community. Every athlete, youth racer...
this just in from clayton harper of the US Open - it's been canceled
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The US OPEN is built on community. Every athlete, youth racer, family member, volunteer, spectator, event partner - contributes to the energy that creates the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking experience. We came into 2020 with unreal momentum and were excited and committed to building upon the US OPEN heritage. We've been hesitant to make any official announcement regarding the status of our events, hoping that things would come together for the USO Race Festival this fall. As we've watched so many major events around the world cancel, and after much careful consideration of the health and safety of our community, our global roster of athletes and partners - we're announcing today that we will not be hosting the 2020 US Open Race Festival or Slopestyle competition.

We'll sure miss the party with you all this year - rest assured we've already begun to work on 2021 US Open plans. Alongside the rest of our global MTB community, we will continue to do the best we can to keep the stoke alive and support our community as we navigate these times. While we can't promise anything, we are still looking at options to host regional Next Gen Youth MTB Tour stops for late 2020 - stay tuned. Thank you for all your support, we hope you're able to get out on your bike wherever you are in the world!
Nobody should be surprised by this. Socal is back on lockdown and it is unlikely to get better anytime soon.
7/17/2020 2:37am
More changes being made to the Enduro World Series for 2020:
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Changes to 2020 Trophy of Nations and Championship points

The Enduro World Series (EWS) today announces some important changes to its revised 2020 calendar to ensure fair competition for all in light of the current situation with Coronavirus.

The Trophy of Nations race due to to take place in Finale, Italy on September 27 will now go ahead as a standard individual start EWS race. However, the amateur Rider Trophy will still go ahead in Finale as scheduled on September 26.

There will be no individual EWS Championship title this season to ensure that those riders that can't attend races aren't left at a disadvantage. Instead the victors of each round will be celebrated with a new custom winners' jersey, provided by Giro, at each event.



The Championship will continue for Official EWS Teams - with an exciting new rule that allows Teams to field up and coming local riders to score points if their registered riders are unable to make it to an event. This will not only allow Teams to keep their Championship hopes alive, but also offer an incredible opportunity for regional riders to experience international racing at the highest level.
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7/31/2020 11:59am
Some serious reshuffling of the upcoming EWS calendar - props to the organizers for fighting this hard to try and get us back to racing again, no matter how "strange" the schedule may turn out to be:
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The Enduro Sports Organisation (ESO), the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Finale Outdoor Region are pleased to announce that a second Italian race weekend has been added to the 2020 Enduro World Series (EWS) event calendar. Set to take place on a closed course on the expansive trail network surrounding the town of Pietra Ligure, just along the coast from Finale Ligure, home of the iconic Bluegrass EWS Finale Ligure and Rider’s Trophy. The pro-only race in Pietra Ligure will take place on 19-20 September.



In light of the ongoing Covid-19 precautions, safety for both event participants and local communities is of paramount importance. The restrictions on rider and spectator attendance are designed to limit unnecessary travel to the region as much as possible. With that in mind, the races slated to take place in Manizales, Colombia and Farellones, Chile in November have now been rescheduled to open the 2021 season. The rounds in Nelson, New Zealand and Derby, Tasmania which were due to raise the curtain next year have been repositioned as the opening rounds of the 2022 season.

EWS Pietra Ligure (Pro Only), Italy - 20 September 2020

Bluegrass EWS Finale Ligure and Rider’s Trophy, Italy - 26-27 September 2020

EWS Manizales, Colombia - 19-20 March 2021

Montenbaik EWS Farellones, Chile - 27-28 March 2021

Shimano EWS Tasmania, Australia - 2-3 April 2022

Aorere EWS Nelson, New Zealand - 9-10 April 2022

As a result of this restructuring, the 2020 season will now take place solely within Europe, and, although we will miss some of our international racers who would normally take part as well as the crowds, this decision has been taken to ensure on-site safety whilst still providing our fans with as much racing as possible.

The revised schedule also sees the second EWS-E race of the year move to the stunning trail network surrounding Pietra Ligure on 22-23 September to sit between the two Italian EWS events. This move is designed to ensure that maximum social distancing can be observed throughout the individual events. The three Italian events will take place over a ten day period to allow ample time for athletes, local staff and media to move safely around the venues in accordance with local government guidelines.

Finale Outdoor Region has hosted an EWS race every year since the championship began in 2013. Today’s announcement is a further example of their continued support for the athletes and teams of the EWS as we continue to work together to put safety and the sport first.

Ugo Frascherelli, the Mayor of Finale Ligure said: "Finale is honoured to host again, for the 8th year in a row, a round of the Enduro World Series which finds its natural home in our town. It is going to be a different event this year, focused on the sport and the storytelling of a special territory. A region that is ready to welcome outdoor sport lovers again on its trails, climbing routes, sea and its beautiful villages.”

Luigi De Vincenzi, the Mayor of Pietra Ligure echoed those sentiments: "Hosting a round of the Enduro World Series and EWS-E is a great honor, a result that rewards the work done in recent years to make Pietra Ligure a bike destination of international level with a strong appeal. In this difficult moment we have seized an extraordinary opportunity that has been given to us. We are ready to show the world the beauty and uniqueness of our trails. The EWS events represent both a prestigious showcase of the trail network and the chance to launch a positive message for such a strategic segment of tourism."

Andrea Principato, President of Finale Outdoor Region Sport and Events added his endorsement: "I’m excited to say that in 2020, such a difficult year, we are not just confirming the Finale event, but we are doubling it. A huge effort that shows the love for our region and the commitment of a unique team of whom I am very proud."

Gianluca Viglizzo, President of Finale Outdoor Region Consortium said: "We cannot wait to host the EWS on our enlarged territory. Finale, is well known as the spiritual home of enduro is uniting with Pietra Ligure, to represent a unique territory, from the mountain to the sea, full of history, natural trails and good food. See you in September!"

The Enduro World Series’ Managing Director, Chris Ball, had this to say: “This year has been incredibly tough for our local communities, venues, athletes and teams. What has been remarkable however is the work and commitment behind-the-scenes from all of our partners, striving towards hosting safe, responsible activity that provides moderated activity in safe outdoor spaces. This collective work has ultimately culminated in being able to turn those challenges into some much needed positives for the incredible communities of Finale and Pietra with whom we have worked with for many years. There is no series championship this year and we’ll no doubt miss some nationalities attending and the spectators being trackside. However, we are looking forward to exploring the news trails around Pietra, supporting our local partners in Finale and bringing some safe pro-racing to our fans online and around the world from some brand-new stages.”

For more information about entries for any of the events mentioned above please visit www.enduroworldseries.com. If you already have an entry for an affected event, you will be receiving a personal email with additional details. To view the full 2020 EWS calendar please click here.
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8/4/2020 4:13pm
USAC update about collegiate nationals
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USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling has spent the last few months speaking with colleges, teams and Conference Directors while monitoring the decisions of other college-based sports and organizations across the country. In addition, we have considered a number of options to hold safe and viable Collegiate National Championships for Track and Mountain Bike, including looking at alternative dates, venues and formats. At this time the majority of USA Cycling collegiate conferences have cancelled their fall racing season and we are hearing from more and more teams that they will not be able to compete or will have travel restrictions in place. Although we are seeing some local and regional events occur, there are additional safety considerations involved with bringing athletes and staff from around the country for the National Championships. Due to these concerns USA Cycling is cancelling both Collegiate Track and Mountain Bike Nationals for 2020.

We are currently considering alternatives for Collegiate Cyclocross Nationals, which is traditionally held with the USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals. We have heard from a number of schools and the majority have stated they will be finishing before the end of November, making a December Cyclocross Nationals difficult for our teams and athletes. We are working to determine if we can hold a standalone Collegiate Cyclocross Nationals in conjunction with an existing cyclocross race, and will provide an update in mid-September.

We recognize the lack of conference competition and Nationals is disappointing. As an alternative, we have created a series of challenges that will pit team against team over the fall semester. With competitions both on the bike and off, including a Collegiate Cup virtual race competition and an academic team challenge, we look forward to our entire collegiate community being involved. More information will be provided shortly as we open registration in mid-August.

Visit USACycling.org for more information on the athletes, events and membership programs, and follow @USACycling across all channels for the latest on Team USA.

For more information, contact Tara McCarthy at tmccarthy@usacycling.org



ABOUT USA CYCLING (usacycling.org)

USA Cycling is a proud member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Within the United States, USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross, and BMX. With a mission to develop the sport of cycling in the United States and to achieve sustained international racing success, USA Cycling supports cyclists at all levels, from those just beginning in the sport and participating in fun rides to seasoned professionals. The organization not only identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition, but also supports amateur bike racing through grassroots development programs and the provision of critical infrastructure to run organized racing.

USA Cycling is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020. In 1920, the organization began as The Amateur Bicycle League of America and evolved to become the United States Cycling Federation in 1975 and ultimately USA Cycling, Inc. in 1995. USA Cycling's 100,000+ members are comprised of racers and cyclists of all ages and abilities, coaches, officials, mechanics, and race directors.
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8/15/2020 12:58pm
Any word what impact the covid travel restrictions has on the American UCI/EWS racers?
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8/18/2020 10:20am
Sam Hill has just announced that he will sit out the 2020 season due to travel restrictions and out of concern for his own and his = family's health and safety.
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8/26/2020 12:22pm
If all the touring pro’s can’t be there what’s the point even Jordi mentioned this in his Dialed vid, so this is basically a trail ride aMongst a bunch of good friends right?
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9/8/2020 11:07am
This just in from the EWS, the French and Austrian/Slovenian rounds have been cancelled, leaving two double-header events in Italy to close out the 2020 season. Thanks to the organizers for their relentless efforts in bringing us whatever racing is possible during these trying times!
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The Enduro World Series (EWS) will conclude its 2020 season with four back-to-back races in Finale Ligure and Pietra Ligure, Italy.

After double weekends of racing on the Italian Riviera later this month, the series will draw to a close after three rounds of EWS and two rounds of the all new EWS-E Series.

The rounds scheduled to take place in October in Montagnes du Caroux, France and Petzen Jamnica in Austria and Slovenia, will no longer go ahead. The decision was made in agreement with the local organising committees of each venue, where it was mutually decided that the two Italian rounds are a natural end point for the 2020 season.

First up is the pro-only race, where Pietra Ligure will make its EWS debut. The Vittoria EWS Pietra Ligure, alongside the Vittoria EWS-E Pietra Ligure, will see riders explore the hundreds of kilometres of trail that flank the hillsides of this spectacular region over the weekend of 19-20th September.

From there the series moves just a few kilometres north up the coast to the more familiar territory of Finale, for the Bluegrass EWS Finale Ligure and Rider Trophy, taking place on September 25-26. It’s here that the series will draw to a close, as it has done so many times in its history.

Chris Ball, Managing Director of the Enduro World Series, said: “We’ve finished our season on the iconic coastal trails of Finale Ligure since the sport’s international launch in 2013. With the addition of a double EWS and EWS-E and a whole new trail network and community in Pietra Ligure, Liguria is going to provide some incredible racing later this month.

“It’s with this positive spirit and support from our local and industry partners around the world that we have made the decision to wrap up a challenging year for everyone in what has become our spiritual home. We’ve shown that we can host international bike races in this era and learned a lot that has empowered us for 2021. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the support and we look forward to four great bike races here in Pietra and Finale to round out 2020."


Riders entered into the Montagnes du Caroux and Petzen Jamnica races will be contacted directly.

9/9/2020 8:08am
Is it just World Champs this year for DH or are they doing the other couple rounds afterwards?
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9/9/2020 1:00pm
Well there was talk about Maribor not happening if spectators won't be allowed (at least in decent numbers). Considering we had a record number of cases yesterday (though with a huge spike in number of tests performed) and considering the Petzen cancellation, I'd say it's looking grim for the Maribor rounds of the DH WC.
9/17/2020 10:23am
Bad news for Bex Baraona, she has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be forced to miss out on the rest of the EWS season:
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Earlier this week, Bex Baraona tested positive for Covid-19. She had been experiencing flu like symptoms and extreme fatigue, which prompted her to get tested. She is currently in quarantine with Chloe Taylor, whom she was traveling with, and who has also tested positive.

Bex is in good spirits and feeling better by the day. She will continue to monitor her condition closely and looks forward to making a full recovery. Unfortunately, due to her diagnosis, she will be skipping the final rounds of the 2020 EWS season in Pietra Ligure and Finale Ligure. She is gutted to be missing these races and the opportunity to be with her EWS family.

Robin Wallner, Cole Lucas, and the Ibis Enduro Team support staff have tested negative for Covid-19. They are currently in Finale, in preparation for the race this weekend.


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2/17/2021 8:00pm Edited Date/Time 2/18/2021 7:23am
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2/21/2021 8:21am Edited Date/Time 2/21/2021 8:21am
Though technically not just an MTB event, the Taiwan Cycle Show get its annual news articles on cycling sites and publications (are there any left?) at around spring.

This year, they've decided to go online again. The difference with last year is that everybody probably expected an online version this year so exhibitors and organizers will most likely be far more prepared than they were in March 2020.

This is also a unique opportunity to touch base with an industry that basically has been at its busiest and most profitable, supply chain issues notwithstanding, during this pandemic.

https://www.taipeicycle.com.tw/en/index.html

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