The UCI have released the official schedule for the 2012 Mountain Bike World Cup, and it appears that there is no 4X for next season. Check back for more info.
why? it means there's more money put into DH, which can only be good, the WC 4X tracks the past few years have been jokes anyway, i say its all good, now 4x can branch off and start its own world series and have it alot more exciting than when the UCI ran it
Bisk, there is no way that they intend to put more money into DH, what they intend to do it put more money into their bank accounts every week. As the claw was saying as his event after crankworks, they are greedy people and they make me sick!
Hafjell!!! The guys that put that place together have worked hard and they have really badly wanted to have a World Cup there for years. It has been their dream, congratulations to the trail crew for pulling it off. I look forward to seeing the World Cup there, I hope it works out well.
Haha! you guys, don't be afraid, there's no snow here at all yet, so I think that it won't be a promblem next year either ;-) it will probably be abit cold but it will work out fine :-D I'm going to Hafjell on staurday for the closing/ending weekend for the bikepark. STOKED!
Snow is not a problem, it's the rain. It rained so much in Norway this year, there were small land slides around Hafjell, I heard that even in The bikepark itself. I hope it's gonna be better next year, I mean it can't be worse I think...
That track is pretty nutty. Super fast, big jumps. The tree section looked tough. Assuming they'll put a couple booters in at the end near the village?
that track looks awesome I like the fact the jumps section is at the top and theres a bit of everything in there too... not sure about the 4wd sections but small prie to pay for the rest of the track... maybe for world cup they can throw in some massive tables on them to keep the crowd happy haha...
UCI really sucks !!! ...from Road racing to DH...the decision making has been controversial for years now, and it's time for a change...this year, the racers have specifically voiced their opinions on how a fun 4X track should look like...but instead of listening to them, the UCI prefers to cancel the 4X races altogether ??? what a farce !!!....
Some of the mountains cannot afford to build the 4x discpline, especially in the US. Really it is all about selling bikes, ultimately, and decent DS competitions can foster the seeds of DJ / HT frames sales just as well. In these tought economic times I'm sure the UCI had it's reasons. Windham could not afford the 4X build last year and was supposed to lose the WC bid for next year. Thankfully the UCI has given them another shot WITHOUT the need for the 4x. It's a minor issue for the American Northeast fans but it's better than nothing!!!! I'm not sure if the 2 are related but I'm very glad it's back to NY again next year.
Windham did not offer a World Cup level race this year and should never be allowed to host another race next year...Broke ass mountain that could not even offer a 4x track....that race should go back to Bromont where it belongs !!!!
since the entire world cup is only 7 races with nearly all of them being with in 100miles of each other in Europe. So really any additional locations would be highly welcomed by everyone.
I think them main problem here is UCI and their lack of care for any sort of off road riding. They put huge amounts of effort in to arranging events like tour de france etc. And yet still theres only 7 DH races in a season. I know this is unlikely to happen, but if say all mountain biking dropped from UCI and formed its own thing sponsored by people like Red Bull or Nissan i think then things would be better for everyone. As UCI can play with Lycra, and let people who know what they are doing sort out the mtb. Currently as it stands Nissan have more DH races a season than UCI, despite the fact UCI are the "official" body
you're right dude....if they keep on following those fools, DH is doomed.....soooo many mountains could offer pro level tracks....I really hope DH follows the FourCross Alliance and give UCI the boot !!!
@FastDh Dont beat up on Windham. It's not Bromont, but it did put up a really fast, challenging course. Besides you guys still have Mt. st Anne. Dont be such a Mt Hog!!!! Howeever I wont deny that the 4x final under the lights was not missed last year. That shit was tight!!
@georgy291 "...They put huge amounts of effort in to arranging events like tour de france etc..."
UCI has nothing to do with the Tour de France organisation. TdF is owned and organised by a private company "A.S.O" (http://www.aso.fr) Don't give themtoo much credits.
@Oisans ...UCI has it's name written all over the major Tours....the Yellow, Pink, Green, best climber, best under 21, World Cup leader, World Champ jerseys.....it all belongs to the UCI....so does the Tour de France...just try to imagine it without it's leader jersey
For all you complainers.... why don't you try to put on an event of that magnitude and at that caliber. Quit complaining and do something about it. How do I know... I've done it, and it's a ton of work and there's not that much money in it.
Why Windham? Go somewhere better/different in the USA.. nice to see some new places tho.. But like someone said up top why isn't it a WORLD cup rather then almost a euro series. Does European countries just have more money to host?
Any one else notice there is a 3 month break from the first race to the second? Its supposed to be a series? So the athletes are expected to be in top shape for round one and then maintain it all the way through? Thats quite the order. I understand the snow issues at most big resorts, but why not just wait on the first round?
The xc riders have about a 2 week break mid season which makes some sense. If you'd ever had to train of a racing season you'd know what i mean, but I get the feeling you haven't maybe? You spend a good portion of the off season trying to get into the best shape you can to start the season off and then you spend the rest of the on season racing and working to maintain and sharpen your skills. If you drop out of your peak shape too early its a bitch and half to get it back. and training months for one race and then having to either maintain that speed or break for a while and then rebuild to top shape just sucks. I'm sure there's probably some logistical reason behind the schedule, but to me it just further shows that UCI doesn't give a crap about gravity racing
Anyone paying attention to what is going on in Europe right now? Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain??? I think this decision is likley to be financially driven. The UCI is not hating on 4 cross. It's a business.
This confirms what i've been saying for the last 12 years. Windham mountain has tons of potential and could easily be the number 1 dh destination on the east coast. The big question is will they ever open the mt to the public??? I know the entire mt very well and can tell you there is mind boggling amounts of terrain there of all types. The uci must like the mt as well to use it 3 years in a row. In my opinion its probably the most fun track to watch and run on the circuit.
Even though you guys messed everything up and lost the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan, there is one war America is clearly winning; the war against the environment!
That is exactly what I was thinking, however I'm not sure if there are many 4X racers who also race BMX (especially at an Olympic level). Would be sick if 4x was in The Olympics though.
