The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are set to kick off on August 28 in Andorra, a picturesque country nestled between Spain and France in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains. This prestigious event will showcase some of the world’s top cyclists vying for this year’s championships, with thrilling competitions in cross country, downhill, and short track races.
### UCI MTB World Championships Overview
The excitement begins with the women’s and men’s elite short track and downhill competitions on August 30 and 31, leading up to the grand finale of the women’s and men’s elite cross country Olympic races on September 1. Fans can catch all the action from the final three days of the MTB World Championships through live streaming. Here’s all you need to know to follow the event.
### How to Watch the UCI MTB World Championships
FloBikes and the FloSports apps will be streaming the final three days of the competition, starting at 11:20 a.m. EST on August 30 in the United States and Canada. Viewers can expect to enjoy live coverage, replays, highlights, and breaking news on both platforms.
### UCI MTB World Championships 2024 Schedule
Before the elite races take center stage at Pal Arinsal, qualifying races and junior events will dominate the schedule on the initial days of the competition. Here’s a breakdown of the complete schedule, with start times in EST (subject to change):
#### Day 1: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
– 04:30 AM: Women U23 Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 1
– 04:30 AM: Women U23 Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 2
– 05:30 AM: Men U23 Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 1
– 05:30 AM: Men U23 Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 2
– 06:30 AM: Women Elite Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 1
– 06:30 AM: Women Elite Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 2
– 07:30 AM: Men Elite Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 1
– 07:30 AM: Men Elite Cross-country Short Track – Qualification – Heat 2
#### Day 2: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
– 05:00 AM: Men Junior Downhill – Qualification
– 05:00 AM: Women Junior Downhill – Qualification
– 07:30 AM: Women Elite E-MTB Cross-country
– 09:00 AM: Men Elite E-MTB Cross-country
– 11:00 AM: Mixed Team Relay
#### Day 3: Thursday, August 29, 2024
– 05:00 AM: Women Junior Downhill – Final
– 05:45 AM: Men Junior Downhill – Final
– 09:45 AM: Men Elite Downhill – Qualification
– 09:45 AM: Women Elite Downhill – Qualification
#### Day 4: Friday, August 30, 2024
– 04:00 AM: Women Junior Cross-country Olympic
– 06:00 AM: Men Junior Cross-country Olympic
– 10:00 AM: Women U23 Cross-country Short Track – Final
– 10:45 AM: Men U23 Cross-country Short Track – Final
– 11:30 AM: Women Elite Cross-country Short Track – Final
– 12:15 PM: Men Elite Cross-country Short Track – Final
#### Day 5: Saturday, August 31, 2024
– 06:30 AM: Women Elite Downhill – Final
– 08:00 AM: Men Elite Downhill – Final
#### Day 6: Sunday, September 1, 2024
– 03:00 AM: Women Under 23 Cross-country Olympic
– 05:00 AM: Men Under 23 Cross-country Olympic
– 07:30 AM: Women Elite Cross-country Olympic
– 09:30 AM: Men Elite Cross-country Olympic
### UCI Mountain Bike World Championships USA Riders
The American contingent is ready to make their mark on the global stage, with a lineup of talented riders representing the USA across various categories. Here’s a look at the USA riders competing in the championships:
#### Cross Country
– **Elite Women:** Haley Batten, Savilia Blunk, Kate Courtney, Gwendalyn Gibson, Kelsey Urban
– **Elite Men:** Christopher Blevins
– **U23 Women:** Madigan Munro, Sofia Waite
– **U23 Men:** Riley Amos, Carson Hampton, Brayden Johnson, Bjorn Riley
– **Junior Women:** Alice Hoskins, Vida Lopez de San Roman, Ingrid McElroy
– **Junior Men:** Ezra Caudell, Henry Coote, Nicholas Konecny, Luke Mosteller, River Valdez
#### Downhill
– **Elite Men:** Austin Dooley, Dylan Maples, Dakotah Norton, Ryan Pinkerton, Richie Rude, Luca Shaw, Dante Silva
– **Elite Women:** Abby Hogie, Anna Newkirk, Abby Ronca
– **Junior Men:** Bode Burke, Lucas DeDora, Ryder Lawrence, Gavin Tomlinson, Asa Vermette
– **Junior Women:** Kale Cushman, Teagan Heap, Julia Lofqvist Traum, Matilda Melton
#### E-MTB Cross-Country
– **Men:** David Harrison
### UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Canadian Riders
Canada is well-represented at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, with a strong roster of riders geared up to showcase their skills on the international stage. Here’s a glimpse of the Canadian riders competing in the championships:
#### Cross Country
– **Juniors:** Rafaëlle Carrier, Julien Desjardins, Nicolas Gauthier, Aislin Hallahan, Felix-Antoine Leclair, Lily-Rose Marois, Jacob Roy, Maude Ruelland, Tristan Taillefer, Eleanor Winchell
– **U23:** Ian Ackert, Owen Clark, Isabella Holmgren, Ava Holmgren, Emilly Johnston, Marin Lowe, Ella MacPhee, Zorak Paillé, Cole Punchard, Noah Ramsay
– **Elites:** Léandre Bouchard, Gunnar Holmgren, Jenn Jackson, Tyler Orschel, Roxane Vermette, Sandra Walter, Carter Woods
#### Downhill
– **Juniors:** Geza Rodgers, Megan Bedard, Rebecca Beaton, Dane Jewett, Jon Mozell, Michael De La Salle, Griffin Tulk, Ryan Griffith, Dylan Marino, Jack MacLeod
– **Elites:** Gracey Hemstreet, Emmy Lan, Sophi Lawrence, Jakob Jewett, Bodhi Kuhn, Finn Iles, Mark Wallace, Kasper Woolley, Johnathan Helly, Kirk McDowall
As the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships unfold, fans can look forward to witnessing thrilling races, spectacular performances, and fierce competition from some of the best riders in the world. Stay tuned for updates, results, and highlights as the action unfolds in Andorra.
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