198 - LIVE ITEM: 2025 UCI Mountain Bike Worlds in Valais, Switzerland

Join Team USA in the heart of the Alps for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, hosted in the breathtaking Valais region, Switzerland. Your adventure begins with the Short Track World Championships in Zermatt on September 8-9th, and culminates with the Olympic Cross-Country Finals in Crans-Montana on September 14th.

This exclusive package includes hotel accommodations with Team USA, meals, VIP access to all events in Short Track and Cross-Country, and time with the team.

In 2025, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will mark the history of mountain biking, bringing together for the first time all eight mountain bike disciplines in a single host region. Team USA will set up its operations at the best hotel in Crans-Montana, less than 100 meters from the start/finish line of the cross-country course. You will stay with the team at the team hotel where you'll witness the entire operation: the mechanic staff, the coaches, the culinary team, the soigneurs, and more. For the Short Track events, you will drive with team staff to Zermatt (about 1.5 hours south). After Short Track concludes, you will return to the team hotel in Crans-Montana to be with the team for the Team Relay, which USA won for the first time in history in 2024, and all of the Cross-Country events. 

• September 8-9: Short Track in Zermatt
• September 10-14: Cross-Country in Crans-Montana

Explore Valais:

Valais is a region of stunning landscapes, from lush valleys to towering peaks. Between the race events, you can explore scenic hiking trails, pristine lakes, and the iconic Aletsch Glacier. For those seeking relaxation, Valais is also known for its hot springs, vineyards, and authentic Swiss cuisine.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in mountain bike racing, cheer on Team USA, and soak up the beauty and culture of Switzerland’s mountain paradise. This great package and team access can't be had anywhere else!

Visit this link for more event information.  

Package Includes:

• 8-night hotel stay (arrive September 7, depart September 15)
• Meals at the team hotel
• Exclusive dinner with Team USA
• VIP access to the Short Track and Cross-Country events

**This exclusive experience can only be bid on during our live auction at our Bicycles & Bluegrass event. Don't miss out, buy your ticket here! 

***If you can't make it to our Bicycles & Bluegrass event but want to place a proxy bid, please contact Jess Cygan at jcygan@usacycling.org by Friday, November 8th at noon Pacific time to make arrangements.***

Flights and transportation not included.