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UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE
WORLD SERIES
 

3-6 JULY 2025

THE EVENT

The most prestigious circuit of Mountain Bike Downhill and Enduro in the world arrives at La Thuile in Valle d'Aosta! Get ready to experience the historic double appointment with the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill and Enduro World Cup scheduled from 3 to 6 July 2025.

La Thuile and the whole of Aosta Valley will welcome the best specialists in both Downhill and Enduro ready to battle until the last descent.

The 2025 UCI Mountain Bike Downhill and Enduro World Cup - La Thuile Valle d'Aosta is an unmissable event!

In particular, it is the fifth stage 2025 of the UCI Downhill circuit and the sixth stage of the UCI Enduro circuit.

Like the La Thuile we are therefore part of an annual circuit that follows a precise calendar and which sees Italy interested in total in four locations:

May 9-11, Pietra Ligure - Liguria | Finale Outdoor Region | Enduro

20-22 June, Val di Sole - Trentino | Cross Country and Downhill

June 27-29, Val di Fassa - Trentino | Enduro

3-6 July, La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta | Downhill and Enduro

THE PROGRAM

The detailed schedule will be defined in the coming months, but this is the schedule for the 4 days of competition:

Thursday, July 3rd: Walking inspection

Friday, July 4th: Downhill and Enduro Tests

Saturday 5 July: Downhill Qualifying and Downhill Semi-final Race. Enduro race.

Sunday, July 6: Final Downhill Race

BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Are you passionate about sports events, especially Mountain Biking? Would you like to be part of an unforgettable experience during four thrilling days of Enduro and Downhill World Cup races? We're looking for motivated, dynamic volunteers ready to work as a team! Here’s some useful information for those interested in joining our crew.

- Be at least 18 years old by June 19, 2025
- Be in good health, suitable for the activities and environment involved
- Availability between June 21 and July 6, 2025
- Good knowledge of the Italian language
- For certain roles, knowledge of foreign languages, particularly English and/or French, is preferred
- Willingness to work outdoors, even in adverse weather conditions, with flexible hours
- Availability to attend both online and in-person training sessions
- Enthusiasm and passion for sports events

Course Assistance

- Support the event organization along the race courses, helping to indicate spectator areas and maintaining direct communication with the race committee.  
- Previous experience in a similar role at other Mountain Bike World Cup events is preferred.  
- Good physical fitness is required, as the role involves walking transfers even at high altitude and several hours spent outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, cold…).

Setup, Technical Assistance, and Logistics
- Support the organization with setup, technical assistance, and logistics for materials and services in both the finish area and the village, covering race operations and public events.
- Assist in the setup, management, and operation of the paddock area and all related services.
- Aid team leaders in organizing and operating refreshment areas, food & beverage services, and the Expo Village.

Athlete and Spectator Flow Management
- Coordinate the movement of people in areas designated for the race and related events.
- Assist with access for athletes, journalists, guests, and spectators to grandstands and dedicated zones, including reserved areas and priority entrances.

Accreditation Office, Race Office, Volunteer Office, Ticketing
- Support the organization in accrediting all individuals involved in the event, coordinating activities, and providing information to the public.
- Assist the race office manager in organizing competitions, supporting the jury, and managing timing operations.
- Collaborate with the volunteer office manager in coordinating volunteer activities before and during the races.
- Support the ticketing manager in the operational management and organization of event ticketing.
- Proficiency in computer use and a good knowledge of foreign languages, especially for the race office and accreditation office, are preferred.

Information and Welcome Points
- Assist in managing information points to provide details about the races, events, and the locality.
- Knowledge of foreign languages is a plus.

Media Operations
- Support managers coordinating the activities of journalists and photographers, and assist in managing social media communications.
- Experience in communications and, preferably, knowledge of foreign languages are required.

All setup and race preparation activities will begin in May. We have identified three availability periods for volunteers:

SETUP: from Saturday, June 21 to Friday, June 27, 2025  
WELCOME & PREPARATION: from Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 2, 2025  
RACE DAYS: from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, 2025  
DISMANTLING: from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 9

If you are available for additional days within the indicated periods, you can specify them in the form in the box below each time frame.
 

Volunteers will be provided with a kit including a t-shirt, sweatshirt, cap, and rain poncho.  
This kit will be distributed based on the number of days of attendance and must be collected according to the instructions provided by the Organizing Committee in the weeks leading up to the event.

We are aware that volunteers may need accommodation in La Thuile or nearby areas. We are therefore working to find partner accommodations at discounted rates to offer to our volunteers.

In the registration form, you will be able to indicate:

- if you can arrange your own accommodation in the area (second homes, friends, residency, etc.)
- if you would like to receive information about the special rates we are arranging
- if you are interested in volunteering, but unfortunately will not be able to participate unless accommodation is provided by the organization

In this last case, giving priority to those available for longer periods and following a “first book, first served” approach, your needs will be taken into consideration and we will contact you directly with any options available to the Committee.

BEST Option: availability for 2 or 3 of the specified periods, including the RACE period  
RACE Option: availability during all 5 days of the race period

If you're interested and meet the requirements, don't wait any longer – fill out the form below and submit your application. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of sports and contribute to a high-profile event!

Make sure to submit your application by the deadline, which is May 31, 2025.

Confirmation of your participation as a volunteer will take place after verifying the required qualifications, in the order in which applications are received. In case of equal qualifications, the person who submitted their application first will be selected.

So hurry up to secure your spot in this unforgettable adventure! Don’t miss the chance to have a unique experience and be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team. We are looking forward to having you with us!

For more information, you can send an email to: volontari@lathuile.net

Submit your application!

Select the form language by clicking on the flag at the top right:

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Media accreditation for the 2025 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in La Thuile is now open.

Click here

Downhill mountain biking was born as a competitive discipline. It involves cyclists racing against the clock on a short track (usually lasting three to five minutes), dotted with technical elements such as jumps, drops and rocky sections. As the name suggests, downhill is based entirely on gravity and has no uphill sections.

Wins the fastest time at the end of the day. Downhill riders usually have only one chance to make their downhill race. Before that, they have the opportunity to learn the track during practice and to make a qualifying heats, which determines the starting order for the final - the fastest rider starts last.

Depending on the location, cyclists use a chair lift or a cable car to reach the start of the route. The highest level of downhill is represented by the UCI MTB Downhill World Cup, which organizes international races around the world and requires riders to accumulate a minimum number of UCI points to qualify for the event.

Mountain bike enduro races were born in Europe, following partly the format of motor rally and enduro motorcycle races. The concept was simple: reach the top of a mountain and descend by comparing yourself with the chronometer.

In general, modern enduro races involve 3 to 6 time trials (Special Trials, PS). The timed sections of the race are mainly downhill, but can vary in slope, length and difficulty. In the case of E-Enduro some PS can also be uphill. Between one PS and the other, there will be transfers, not timed, but with a set time of travel that are mostly uphill. Depending on the race, transfers may include sections where you need to push your bike, take a ski lift and/or ride in a traditional way.

Enduro combines elements from many different disciplines, from the physical fitness required for cross-country racing to the mental endurance needed for marathon races, to the bike handling and driving skills typical of downhill.

WORLD SERIES vs WORLD CUP, what's the difference?

La Thuile has hosted the Enduro World Series many times over the years. But what is the difference with the World Cup?

The UCI Mountain Bike World Series is a brand (created at the end of 2022 by agreement between UCI and Warner Bros. Discovery) that combines several disciplines of mountain biking under one brand. 
These include: The

  • Cross-country Olympic (XCO)
  • Cross-country Short Track (XCC)
  • Downhill (DHI)
  • Enduro (EDR)

Within the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, the top level competitions for each discipline are called UCI World Cup. For example, the Downhill World Cup (DHI) is an integral part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. This unified structure allows you to organize events that host multiple disciplines in the same place and time, offering a consolidated platform for athletes and enthusiasts.

At the end, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series represents the overall set of mountain bike competitions, while the UCI World Cup refers to individual World Cup competitions for each specific discipline within this series.