Race Across Switzerland
📍 Swiss Alps, Switzerland
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Date
22–26 July 2026
Distance
200km · 300km · 500km · 1000km
Difficulty
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UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide, Switzerland · 19–21 June 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
Featuring elite-level technical singletrack and high-speed alpine descents, this world-class mountain bike event represents the pinnacle of competitive off-road racing. It challenges the world's best athletes across intense cross-country and downhill disciplines in Switzerland's demanding terrain.
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- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 5–6.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event is designed strictly for world-class professional, U23, and junior mountain bike racers who have qualified to compete on the international circuit.
Who will struggle
Amateurs, recreational riders, and anyone lacking advanced technical bike-handling skills or elite-level aerobic and anaerobic capacity will struggle on these unforgiving courses.
Training focus
Riders should focus on maximizing VO2 max, intense short-duration power repeatability, and perfecting high-speed technical descending over rock gardens and roots.
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FAQs
What disciplines are featured at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Lenzerheide?+
The event features two primary mountain biking disciplines: Downhill (DH) racing and Cross-country (XC) racing.
Where do the downhill races take place?+
The downhill competitions are held on the STRAIGHTline track located within the Bike Kingdom Park.
Where are the cross-country races held?+
The cross-country races take place within the Bike Arena venue.
Is there a mobile app available for event attendees?+
Yes, attendees can use the Bike Kingdom app to access event maps, race details, updates, and supporting program information.
What rider age categories compete at this World Cup?+
The event hosts competitions for Elite, Under-23 (U23), and Junior riders.