Record number of UCI-registered mountain bike teams for 2010

Many UCI teams were represented at the start of the women's cross country race at the World Cup in Madrid in 2009.

Many UCI teams were represented at the start of the women's cross country race at the World Cup in Madrid in 2009. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine)

For the 2010 season, the UCI has registered a record of 107 mountain bike teams from 19 different nations. In contrast, in 2009, there were just 90 registered squads.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.