Nove Mesto

Nove Mesto, Czech Republic

22-24 May 2026

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Short Track

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The Czech venue of Nové Město Na Moravě is the perfect destination for cross-country fans who want to experience a mixture of spectating and participation. It first featured on the UCI World Cup circuit in 2011, and it’s the only race in the series to also host Junior XC racing; plus, its infamous Night Race that’s open to anyone!

Being the first European Race of the season, Nové Město also often attracts some of the biggest names in XC cycling, including road cross-over riders like Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel

There is an expo, lots of food and drinks options, a kids zone, bike demos and the chance to get up close and met the legends of the sport.

Tickets are on-sale now, include a new family ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

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Schedule

Time Zone: EUROPE - PRAGUE

Sat 23 May 26

UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup |Women Elite

UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup |Men Elite

Sun 24 May 26

UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup |Women Elite

UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup |Men Elite

Where it is?

The Vysočina Arena and its surrounding trails are the centre piece of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series venue, which is located just outside Nové Město na Moravě’s town centre. A small town in the Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region, it is 160km southeast of the country’s capital, Prague.

What happened last time?

Christopher Blevins (Specialized Factory Racing) overcame a last lap dropped chain to make history becoming the first rider to ever win the opening three UCI XCC World Cup rounds. Meanwhile, Puck Pieterse (Alpecin-Deceuninck) returned to mountain bike action in style to win the Women’s Elite UCI Cross-country Short-Track (XCC) World Cup XCC race. Full race report here.

During the XCO race, Mona Mitterwallner (Mondraker Factory Racing XC) benefited from a mechanical issue for Puck Pieterse (Alpecin-Deceuninck)) to take the win as Christopher Blevins (Specialized Factory Racing) took glory in the Elite Men’s race. Across the weekend, the event welcomed 24,000 spectators, adding to the electric atmosphere on site. Read all about the action here.

What’s the course like?

One of the long-standing venues on the XC calendar, Nové Město is loved for it’s loamy pine forest trails and has several key spots that are perfect for getting close to the action. Expect the powerful riders like Richards and Blevins to do well on the brutal climb – cheered on by wall-to-wall spectators. The action is also sure to unfold at the rock-drop section! Spectators have a number of track-side grandstands to choose from, either on the main straight or in the forest sections.