Val di Sole, Trentino, has officially been confirmed as a key stop on the 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. The event, scheduled from June 20 to 22, will play a significant role in the middle of the season, setting the stage for the highly anticipated 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, also taking place in the region.
The announcement comes as the sport enters a new era following the Paris 2024 Olympic cross-country events. The 2025 season promises to bring fresh dynamics to the world of mountain biking, with new regulations and a competitive mix of rising stars and seasoned champions.
Amid these changes, Val di Sole remains a cornerstone of elite mountain biking, with its legacy continuing into the next Olympic cycle.
The 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will feature 15 stages across 10 countries, and the Val di Sole event will serve as the eighth stage in this prestigious competition.
The Daolasa di Commezzadura area will host Olympic Cross Country, Cross Country Short Track, and Downhill events, bringing top-tier action to the region. This marks the beginning of an exciting two-year period for Val di Sole, leading up to the World Championships in August 2026, which will be the fourth time the region has hosted this prestigious event in nearly two decades.
Luciano Rizzi, President of Grandi Eventi Val di Sole, and Fabio Sacco, Director of the Val di Sole Tourism Board, expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming years. "We're gearing up for two intense years. Our goal is to further strengthen Val di Sole's international reputation as a premier destination for cycling and outdoor activities during the summer months," they said. "Years of hosting top-tier events have established Val di Sole as a mountain biking mecca, significantly boosting our region's profile on the global stage."
With its continued prominence in the world of mountain biking, Val di Sole is set to further cement its status as one of the sport's most iconic venues in the years to come.
