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Event - 23 Mar 23
Enduro

How do I enter an Enduro event? FAQ

Fancy racing an Enduro (EDR) in 2023? Pro or amateur - here's everything you need to know

 

1 How do I race the UCI Enduro World Cup (EDR) in 2023?

Entries for Finale Outdoor Region, Val di Fassa Trentino, Loudenvielle, and Les Portes du Soleil will open in April.

Entries are available for riders with the minimum points as well as riders on riders on official UCI teams.

Open Racing (which has no pre-qualification requirements) will be offered at all 2023 UCI Enduro World Cup rounds except Leogang (6 races).

The amateur Open Races will take place the day in advance of the World Cup race and will feature a selection of the World Cup race stages.You will need to create a Rider Account via our website www.ucimtbworldseries.com/register in order to register.

Each racer needs their own individual account linked to a unique email address.  

There will be six amateur races at six rounds.

2 How do I race e-bikes in the UCI Enduro World Cup in 2023?

E-bike will be a category in EDR World Cups / EDR Open Races (rather than a separate race / day) this season.

E-EDR World Cup entries will be available for riders on official UCI teams and select wildcards.

Open Racing (which has no pre-qualification requirements) will be offered at all 2023 UCI Enduro World Cup rounds except Leogang (6 races).

The amateur E-EDR Open Races will take place the day in advance of the World Cup race and will feature a selection of the World Cup race stages.

You will need to create a Rider Account via our website www.ucimtbworldseries.com/register in order to register. 

Each racer needs their own individual account linked to a unique email address. 

Entries for the first European enduros will open in April

 

3  I’m a Master - how can I race the UCI Enduro World Cup or E-Enduro this season?

Master categories will continue to be available within Open Racing (both EDR and E-EDR).

Open Racing (which has no pre-qualification requirements) will be offered at all 2023 UCI EDR World Cup rounds except Leogang (6 races). 

Any Master racers with the minimum global ranking points can qualify to race in the Elite category at the EDR World Cups.

4  Do I need a UCI licence to race in Open Racing?

Licence requirements for the Open Races are established by the national cycling federation in the host nation – so they vary depending on the venue. Riders will have the option to race with day licences.

UCI licences are not a requirement unless you wish to collect qualifying points to race the UCI Enduro World Cup.

5  How do I qualify to race the UCI Enduro World Cup?

There will be opportunities for racers to qualify for the UCI Enduro World Cups.

Golden Tickets (allowing direct entry into the UCI Enduro World Cups for UCI Licence Holders) as well as qualifying points will be on offer at all World Series Qualifier events (which include all 2023 Open Races, as well as all official UCI National Enduro Championships plus select national enduro races registered on the UCI calendar).

Details will be available in the 2023 Enduro Rulebook.


Each racer needs their own individual account linked to a unique email address

6  How many points do I need to qualify for the UCI Enduro World Cup?

Minimum Points to be eligible to race the UCI Enduro World Cup vary depending on the category:  

  • Men Elite: 125 points

  • Women Elite: 125 points

  • Men U21: 75 points

  • Women U21: 50 points

7  Do I need an EWS membership to collect points to qualify for the UCI Enduro World Cup?

EWS Memberships will no longer be required this season - but any riders trying to collect qualifying points for the UCI Enduro World Cup will need a UCI ID ( licences available through their national cycling federation).

For further information, please refer to the 2023 UCI MTB World Series (EDR & E-EDR) Rulebook.

Entries for Finale Outdoor Region, Val di Fassa Trentino, Loudenvielle, and Les Portes du Soleil will open in April 2023

8  How long will courses be in 2023?  

For 2023, the World Cup EDR courses will feature between 4 to 6 race stages. E-EDR World Cup courses will have 2 loops (with 1 battery change).

For further queries please contact the Sports Services Team via email sportsservices@eso-sports.com

 

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