From 30 August to 14 September, Valais pulsed to the rhythm of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
Across eight iconic destinations, the event brought together eight major mountain bike disciplines for the very first time, crowning 27 World Champions in the Elite, U23, and Junior categories. In total, 1,228 athletes from 60 nations delivered a world-class sporting spectacle, setting a historic record for participation. With remarkable sporting achievements, an enthusiastic public, and strong media resonance, these World Championships mark a milestone for mountain biking in Valais.
world champions
spectators
athletes from 60 nationalities
Swiss medals
million TV viewers in Switzerland
volunteers
schoolchildren
destinations
disciplines
cowbells awarded on the podiums
raclettes served
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