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Article - 22 Aug 23
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UPDATE - Where to Watch: Pal Arinsal - Andorra

The second half of the race season kicks off this weekend in Pal Arinsal, Andorra. Find updates to the race schedule here.

The UCI Mountain Bike World Series is back as the second half of the race season kicks off this weekend in Pal Arinsal, Andorra. 

This incredible venue makes its ninth appearance in the international calendar, with athletes lining up to take on the famously steep trails that sit at a lung-busting altitude of over 2000m!

 

You can watch all the action from the UCI Cross-country Olympic, short track and downhill World Cups across GCN+ (globally), on the Eurosport App, discovery+ and the UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel.


Friday 25 August

Live on UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel:
12.40 CEST UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup - Junior Finals

Live on
GCN+ globally, Eurosport 1, Eurosport app and discovery+ across Europe:
From 17:15 CEST UCI Mountain Bike Cross-country Short Track World Cup - Elite


**UPDATED** Saturday 26 August

Due to extreme wind speeds Saturday's UCI Downhill World Cup will go ahead on a reduced schedule. This safety decision has been made by the UCI, WBD Sports and the local organisers to ensure the welfare of the athletes, teams, marshals, volunteers, spectators, and everyone working at the event.

There will be no semi-final race.

14:30 Elite Finals LIVE on GCN+ globally, and across Europe on the Eurosport.com and discovery+

The women's final will also be broadcast live on Eurosport 2

Sunday 27 August

Live on
GCN+ globally, and across Europe on the Eurosport app and discovery+:
From 12:30 CEST UCI Mountain Bike Cross-country Olympic World Cup - Elite


You can find out more about Pal Arinsal - Andorra here.


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