MTB World Cup Cross Country #1 & Downhill #1 - Pietermaritzburg 2012
Latest News from the Race
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2014 mountain bike marathon Worlds awarded to South Africa
Pietermaritzburg to host another championship -
The waiting game
After Spring World Cup campaign, Davison awaits news on Olympic qualification -
Racing despite a stolen bike in Nals
Tough start in South Africa
The 2012 UCI World Cup opens in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in mid-March. Racers and fans have been waiting months to find out who is the fastest after a long off-season. This World Cup is one of the first four, which will play a crucial role in qualifications of nations and individuals for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Pietermaritzburg has previously hosted the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and will host the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in 2013.
In 2012, the World Cup round will include cross country and downhill events.
2011 UCI World Cup in Pietermaritzburg | Start list | Preview
Races
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MTB World Cup Cross Country #1 & Downhill #1 - Pietermaritzburg 201217 March 2012 - 18 March 2012 | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | CDM
Latest Content on the Race
Top News on the Race
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New Zealand women's Olympic mountain bike team battle heats up
Hanlen, Joseph mix it up with world's best in Pietermaritzburg -
Schurter delighted after Pietermaritzburg win
Second year in a row for Swiss success -
Nys in Pietermaritzburg in search of an Olympic selection
Cyclo-cross star wants to start in London mountain bike race
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Video: Joe Smith pre-rides Pietermaritzburg downhill course
Helmet cam recording of entire World Cup course -
Video: Adam Craig previews World Cup cross country course
Rabobank-Giant rider at the Pietermaritzburg venue -
Canadian mountain bikers seeking maximum Olympic team
World champ Pendrel pleased with support and recent training camps
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Minnaar keen to repeat previous Pietermaritzburg triumph
Santa Cruz Syndicate rider excited to race at home World Cup -
Video: 2012 UCI Downhill World Cup preview
Updated: Who will be the best this season? -
Pietermaritzburg World Cup cross country course gets thumbs up
More technical features added to challenge racers
Related Features
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More cross country tech from MTB World Cup #1
Wrap-up gallery from the pits at Pietermaritzburg -
New Cannondale Lefty fork seen at World Cup #1
Improved sealing and stiffness -
New clincher and tubular mountain bike wheels from Mavic
Lots of variants at the World Cup in Pietermaritzburg -
Monster Energy debuts new Specialized Demo downhill bikes
Carbon fiber version of Specialized's Demo downhill racer -
Pietermaritzburg World Cup start lists
As of Wednesday, March 14, 2012