Everything you need to know about the UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023

From the 15th to 18th June, it's that time again. Saalfelden Leogang is part of the World Cup calendar of the International Cycling Union with some novelties in the store. All important information about the spectacular event can be found here!

The Way to Leogang

By public transport to the Mountain Bike World Cup: entrance ticket = journey ticket

 

For an easy arrival we recommend the public transport, because from Friday, 16th to Sunday, 18th June, the entrance ticket is automatically valid as a ticket for all public transport in the province of Salzburg (except trolleybus lines & bus lines in the city of Salzburg). We make the use of public transport simple and cheap again this year.

All information about the timetables can be found here:

Salzburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH

 

Event shuttle from Hochfilzen and Saalfelden

Furthermore, we offer you a free shuttle from Friday to Sunday. No matter if you arrive by train or park at one of the parking spots. The shuttle will take you from Saalfelden and from Hochfilzen to the venue on all three days (FRI - SUN between 8:00 and 18:00 every 30 minutes).

Stops: 

SHUTTLE A | Saalfelden:

  • Saalfelden Lusgründe
  • Saalfelden train station
  • Schösswendter Holz
  • Steinbergstadion
  • Leogang Dorf
  • Valley Station Steinbergbahn
  • Eventarea

SHUTTLE B | Hochfilzen:

  • regio Tech
  • Hochfilzen train station
  • Rohrdorfer Kieswerke (SAT & SUN only)
  • Event area

If you are travelling by car, you can park at the car parks between Saalfelden and Leogang along the Hochkönig Bundesstraße (B164) and use the free shuttle service from there.

More useful information on arrival, public transport and parking can be found here:

Arrival & Parking

What's new this year?

 

For the first time, Austria's largest biking region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn will host a "super event" of the newly organised Mountain Bike World Cup. In addition to the cross-country and downhill disciplines, the enduro riders will also determine their World Cup winners for the first time on Thursday, 15.06.2023 in the EPIC Bikepark Leogang and in Saalbach Hinterglemm.

In addition, the Downhill Semi-Finals will take place for the first time on Saturday. Doubled racing action is guaranteed here.

 

What is happening when?

What you definitely shouldn't miss are the thirteen final decisions in five events. But the UCI Mountain Bike World Series have much more to offer. All the important programme points are listed here in detail:

Thursday, 15.06.2023

  • Enduro World Cup Finals
  • Short Track World Cup Finals U23 
  • Large Team & Expo Area

Friday, 16.06.2023

  • Downhill World Cup Finals Juniors & Qualification Elite
  • Short Track World Cup Finals Elite
  • Large Team & Expo Area
  • UCI Weltcup Brunch @ mama thresl 
  • Welcome Party @ Outback / Hotel Bacher
  • Warm Up Party @ Kralleralm 

Saturday, 17.06.2023

  • Downhill World Cup Finals Elite with the Austrian top-athletes Vali Höll and Andi Kolb
  • Red Bull Air Show with Dario Costa 
  • Large Team & Expo Area with Signing Session by FOX
  • Riders Party @ Outback / Hotel Bacher
  • After Party @ Kralleralm  

Sunday, 18.06.2023 

  • Cross Country World Cup Finals with the local stars Laura Stigger and Mona Mitterwallner
  • Large Team & Expo Area

You can find the complete timetable here:

Timetable

Hungry, and now?

In front of and in the surrounding businesses you will find a delicious selection of different dishes. In addition to tarte flambée, there is also a selection of salads, wraps and bosna. Our map shows you exactly where you can satisfy your hunger.

UCI Mountain Bike World Series LIVE

If you can't make it to Leogang on the World Cup weekend - no problem! The broadcasting of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports celebrating its premiere and is making sure that you can watch all the races live on various channels. Just tune in!

UCI Mountain Bike World Series LIVE

Always top-informed

 

To be constantly updated with the latest info and highlights on the races and our side events, follow us on our social media channels:

Instagram: saalfelden_leogang

Facebook: Saalfelden Leogang

LinkedIn: Saalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH

Under the hashtags #mtbworldcup & #leogangworldcup you can find more information and also share your personal highlights.

Keep an eye on...

Don't miss last year's Swiss winner Camille Balanche in the downhill races on Saturday. Same as for our local hero Vali Höll, who came in 3rd last year and of course the 2022 men's winner Matt Walker.

On Friday you should definitely keep an eye on Loana Lecomte and Mathias Flückiger, who won the cross-country discipline last year.

Not to forget our local riders Laura Stigger, Andi Kolb and Mona Mitterwallner, who are always good for a surprise. So make sure there is a good atmosphere on the tracks and cheer on our bike stars!

We are looking forward to an exciting weekend together with you - see you in Leogang! 

 

Photos: Moritz Ablinger