Nevis Range to host Fort William Mountain Bike Downhill
Nevis Range in Fort William will play host to the world’s greatest downhill riders after it was announced as the official venue for the Mountain Bike Downhill as part of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
The iconic venue is the eighth location to be announced as part of the first ever combined UCI Cycling World Championships which will be the largest cycling event ever held, taking place in Glasgow and across Scotland from 3-13 August 2023.
The event will create history by bringing 13 existing UCI World Championships together into one 11-day long festival of cycling for the first time, with thousands of athletes battling for the rainbow jerseys reserved for UCI World Champions.
Mountain Bike Downhill will boast some of the fastest and most exhilarating races during the 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds. The stunning surroundings of Nevis Range and Fort William will also provide an awe-inspiring backdrop for both athletes and visiting spectators from around the world.
Fort William has a proud history of welcoming elite level cycling competition, having hosted the 2007 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships. It has also welcomed the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup annually since 2002 and is regarded as a pilgrimage for the global mountain bike community to visit one of the best locations on the planet for the sport. The news came as the venue hosted the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup over the weekend with more than 21,000 spectators enjoyed world-class racing in the Scottish Highlands, providing a sample of what is to come in August 2023.
To date, five venues have been announced in Glasgow, with Dumfries & Galloway (Para-cyling Road), Stirling (Time Trial) and now Fort William (Mountain Bike Downhill) also hosting events across Scotland. Additional venues and locations elsewhere in the country will be confirmed in the coming weeks and months to ensure a pan-Scotland delivery and to capture the imagination of the entire country.