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2011 Dalby MTB World Cup
Event Dates: 20-22 May 2011
Links: Event Website | Local Riding Ideas | 2010 Event Coverage
EVENT COVERAGE
Elite Men & Elite WomenThe Elite Men's race was a superb advert for the sport, with a brave attempt to win from the front and a furious battle for third place which went right to the line. Earlier, the Elite Women's race saw an almost race-long battle for the lead between two of the world's leading riders, before a dramatic final lap turned the expected result on its head! Elite Women & Men Cross-Country | BBC Video of the race
Junior Men, Junior Women & Under-23 Men: The first day of racing on the Dalby World Cup course saw a strong showing by GB riders in all three races, the Under-23 Men, Junior Men and Junior Women. We have full reports on all three races. Junior Men & Women, Under-23 Men
Dalby Dare - Finishing Times and Certificate Download
Ian's Dalby Dare - British Cycling's Chief Executive reflects on his participation in the Dalby Dare - Video Interview
Pro-Sprint Eliminator: Hundreds of locals and cycling fans flooded the streets of Pickering for a thrilling opening night to the World Cup - with standout performances from Brits Annie Last, Tracy Moseley and Steve James. Pro Sprint Eliminator
Go-Ride Racing @ Dalby: Young riders had a great weekend taking part in a range of races staged for them as part of British Cycling's national Go-Ride Racing Programme, aimed at introducing young riders to the skills and fun of cycle sport - Go-Ride Racing
Pre-Event Updates
Welcome To Yorkshire Day two of the Dalby World Cup, and Yorkshire is welcoming the Worlds best mountain bikers in the way only it knows how - with predominantly open blue skies and some of the finest trails. Venture a little from the forest however, and you're sure to happen upon the reasons why Yorkshire is seen by many as England's beautiful county.
Event Buildup One year on from winning the UCI award for best cross country mountain bike World Cup, British Cycling have again transformed Dalby Forest from trail centre to host venue of an international elite sporting event.
EVENT PREVIEW VIDEO
THE EVENT - All Elite races on Sunday will be broadcast live on Freecaster
Friday 20 May: This year's event will once again kick off on the Friday with the Pro Sprint Eliminator, an evening of non-stop street bike racing in the historic local town of Pickering.
Saturday 21 May: On Saturday there is the chance for Mountain Bike enthusiasts to tackle a lap of the World Cup course (plus a fine selection of other trails) in the "Dalby Dare" mass-participation event. Enter the Dalby Dare and you get a weekend ticket thrown in! There are also the Junior and Under-23 World Cup races.
Sunday 22 May: This is the climax of the three days as the world's elite Cross-Country mountain bike riders battle it out on a spectacular course that will once again include features like Medusa's Drop, Worry Gill and Dixon's Hollow, each of which proved a massive hit with the fans in 2010. Why not check out our reports from the 2010 edition of the weekend.
THE TICKETS
Pre-event tickets for the 2011 UCI Cross-Country Mountain Bike World Cup in Dalby Forest, Yorkshire (May 20-22) are on sale at the event's official site www.mtbworldcup.co.uk. For the second year running the World Cup weekend visits the stunning North Yorkshire venue of Dalby Forest for an event that was awarded the title of ‘Best Cross Country World Cup round' by the UCI in 2010.
There are 20% discounts on all tickets for the event for British Cycling members, who should by now have received a members-only discount code by email. Alternatively, call the British Cycling membership services team on 0161 274 2010 and have your membership number ready and they will supply you with the code.
Saturday Day Pass
Adult £8.00 (British Cycling Member £6.40)
U16 £5.00 (British Cycling Member £4.00)
U6 Free
Family £21.00 (British Cycling Member £16.80)
Sunday Day Pass
Adult £14.00 (British Cycling Member £11.20)
U16 £8.00 (British Cycling Member £6.40)
U6 Free
Family £36.00 ( British Cycling Member £28.80)
Weekend Pass
Adult £19.00 (British Cycling Member £15.20)
U16 £11.00 (British Cycling Member £8.80)
U6 Free
Family £52.00 (British Cycling Member £41.60)
Dalby Dare Entry (Lots More Dalby Dare Info)
(over-18 only) £33.50 (British Cycling Member £26.80)
To purchase a ticket online, please go to www.mtbworldcup.co.uk or direct to ticketmaster
NEWS UPDATES
Keep up to date with all the latest news about the Mountain Bike World Cup by visiting the official Twitter and Facebook pages.
Downloads: Ticketing Guide | Full Event Guide
GET OUT AND RIDE!
With the Dalby Mountain Bike World Cup bringing thousands of cyclists and cycling fans to the North York Moors over the weekend of 20-22 May 2011, we have put together a guide to some of the outstanding cycling opportunities in this beautiful corner of England's largest county. We've somthing for everyone; from family routes on the coast to serious road and mountain bike rides to get you in the mood before Britain's best mountain bike race.
