Mont Sainte-Anne, Beaupré, October 2, 2024 - Less than 24 hours before the start of the 29th edition of the Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup, the Corporation Événements d'été de Québec is delighted to announce the return of this sporting event in 2025, from October 9 to 12, confirmed today by Warner Bros Discovery Sport Events (WBDSE), the organizer appointed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
“Confirming the hosting of the 2025 World Series finals at Mont-Sainte-Anne, just hours before the first competitions of the 2024 edition, is a great honor. In addition to being the only stage in Canada, the 2025 edition will mark the 30th anniversary of the Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup. We are proud to make this great international sporting event a permanent fixture in the region,” said Marie-France Couture, Executive Producer for the Corporation Événements d’été de Québec.
An impressive number of athletes and teams on the starting lines
An iconic stage of the World Series since 1991, Mont-Sainte-Anne will host the finals of the short track cross-country, Olympic cross-country, and the legendary downhill event from October 3 to 6.
An exceptional 654 athletes from 33 countries will be on the starting lines for the various competitions. In total, 105 teams will be represented at Mont-Sainte-Anne, the largest number ever recorded.
“The entire team at Mouvement Production Québec has been working for several months to make the Mont-Sainte-Anne MTB World Cup an exceptional event for competitors, as well as for the tens of thousands of spectators who will come to cheer on the world’s best athletes,” says Ian Beaulieu, founder of Mouvement Production Québec and Director of Production. “Several improvements have been made to the courses, as well as to the visitor experience, to ensure everyone has an unforgettable experience at this great mountain biking festival.”
A weekend of festivities for all
In addition to the weekend’s competitions, attendees of the MTB World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne will be able to enjoy an Exhibitor Village featuring nearly 140 merchants and industry teams, a base camp offering a diverse selection of food, a festive zone, and 3 after-race evenings.
The evening of Saturday, October 5, will offer a surprise to the festivities as the well-known Greg Minnaar, an athlete with 25 years of experience on the circuit, and Jackson Goldstone, 2023 UCI Downhill World Cup winner, will be part of the After-Race program presented by Boréale. A tribute to Minnaar’s career is scheduled for 10 PM, followed by Goldstone taking over the turntables at 10:30 PM. Bonanza will take charge of the rest of the night.
Two new zones for the ultimate experience
As tradition dictates, access to the competitions is free, and attendees will be able to follow the action along the cross-country and downhill courses. Spectators wishing to enhance their event experience can take advantage of the new paid zones, such as the Fan Chalets-Village Zone for a guaranteed spot at the finish line of the downhill finals on Saturday, October 5, and the VIP Package for an all-inclusive experience on the course terraces.
Detailed Weekend Schedule
OCTOBER 3
UCI Cross-Country Short Track World Cup (XCC)
• 4:30 PM: Race - U23 Women
• 5:05 PM: Race - U23 Men
OCTOBER 4
UCI Downhill World Cup (DHI)
• 12:00 PM: Qualification - Elite Women
• 12:30 PM: Qualification - Elite Men
• 1:30 PM: Qualification - Junior Women
• 1:45 PM: Qualification - Junior Men
• 2:30 PM: Semi-Final - Elite Women
• 3:00 PM: Semi-Final - Elite Men
UCI Cross-Country Short Track World Cup (XCC)
• 4:30 PM: Race - Elite Women
• 5:05 PM: Race - Elite Men
OCTOBER 5
UCI Downhill World Cup
• 11:30 AM: Race - Junior Women
• 12:00 PM: Race - Junior Men
• 1:15 PM: Race - Elite Women
• 2:00 PM: Race - Elite Men
OCTOBER 6
KIDOVÉLO, amateur competition for young athletes presented by Desjardins
• 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Interval start, categories ages 2 to 12
UCI Olympic Cross-Country World Cup
• 9:00 AM: Race - U23 Women
• 11:15 AM: Race - Elite Women
• 2:00 PM: Race - Elite Men
• 4:00 PM: Race - U23 Men
Government quotes
“The Quebec government is pleased to be associated with the Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI MTB World Cup, an important stage in the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. This event promises to put on quite a show for fans of the sport. What a great way to kick off the fall season!
This event at Mont-Sainte-Anne is one of the many sporting events that enable local and international athletes to compete on a demanding, technical course. It helps to showcase the work of our events industry, while promoting the benefits of regular sport, recreation and outdoor activities for people of all ages.
Every year, visitors can come and cheer on the athletes on the track, while taking advantage of their stay in the Capitale-Nationale region to be charmed by its landscapes, its gastronomy and its many tourist attractions. Once again, congratulations to the entire team behind this great competition.
Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region,
Caroline Proulx
Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors,
Isabelle Charest
Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region,
Jonatan Julien
“From October 3 to 6, the world’s top mountain biking athletes will gather in Quebec for the MTB World Cup. Such international events are an incredible showcase for tourists and Canadian and global athletes. That is why our government is proud to support the promotion of this 29th edition of the World Cup outside Quebec with a non-repayable financial contribution of $100,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). Good luck to the competitors and enjoy the show, everyone!” highlighted the Honorable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED.
About the Quebec Summer Events Corporation
The Quebec Summer Events Corporation (CEEQ) has over 30 years of experience organizing international competitions sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) at Mont-Sainte-Anne. As a non-profit organization, the CEEQ’s mission is to offer Canadian athletes the opportunity to compete at home in high-quality competitions while developing and maintaining world-class infrastructure for local elite athletes, developing athletes, coaches, and officials. The CEEQ is also committed to encouraging both the young and the young-at-heart to practice mountain biking. At the heart of mountain biking development in Canada, the UCI World Cup stage at Mont-Sainte-Anne has helped Quebec’s elite reach the highest levels in this sport and excel among the best in the world.
About Mouvement Production Québec
Mouvement Production Québec is an organization dedicated to promoting and developing mountain biking. For many years, it has worked on organizing internationally renowned competitions and sporting events. It is now commissioned by the CEEQ to produce the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at Mont-Sainte-Anne.
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