Watch on 2021 Uci Mountain Bike World Cup Team-Guide| 2 Event Information

WATCH ON 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 2 EVENT INFORMATION

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CONTACTS

LORDMAYORCITYOFALBSTADTCHIE F OF COURSES Klaus Konzelmann Olaf Holz, RSG Zollernalb mobile: +49 1788057962 MAYOR CITY OF ALBSTADT [email protected] Steve Mall COORDINATION OF THE EVENT VENUE OC LEADER Uli Bitzer, Jürgen Metzger, Skyder Marinus Merz , City of Albstadt mobile: +49 7434315333 mobile: +49 15232164687 [email protected] [email protected] TEAM ZONE MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER Adrian Wyler, Skyder Stephan Salscheider, Skyder mobile: +41792375373 mobile: +49 16094670294 [email protected] [email protected] TV & TIMING COORDINATOR RACE DIRECTOR Kim Salscheider, Skyder Ingolf Welsch, Skyder mobile: +49 15111658194 mobile: +49 1703181847 [email protected] UCI STAFF CHIEF OF MEDIA Armin Küstenbrück, EGO-Promotion AND REPRESENTATIVES mobile: +49 16093825739 [email protected] UCIOFF-ROAD MANAGER Simon Burney CORONA REGULATIONS TECHNICAL DELEGATE Hanna Pfaff , City of Albstadt mobile: +49 0152 29935795 Beat Wabel [email protected] PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSAIRES’ PANEL Csilla Tam COMPETITION OFFICE / ACCREDITATION Esther Hofele, Katrin Metzger, Skyder RACE SECRETARY mobile: +49 7434-315333 Thierry Nuninger [email protected] MARKETING DELEGATE Jocelyn Rannou TV DELEGATE Susanne Lenz MEDICAL SERVICE A fully dedicated medical team will be available during all official practice and competition times. The medical team includes a doctor, pa- ramedics, and first responders. These resources will be strategically located on the courses as well as at the medical tent on the events side.

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ENTRANCE G

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EL ENTRANCE F ENTRANCE A WCWC E5 B1 B2 E1 E4 E2 TV B3 E3 podium B4 regie timing ENTRANCE B ENTRANCE E

MIXED WC WC ZONE X:4m A BC D E F G H I A1 C1 Portix A:52x8m J D1 TA3 Food Press Anti- PARKING BIKE Doping B:52x6m R2 TA1 Crew Room L A0 G0 H0 I0 WASH C:52x5m D0 F0 ENTRANCE D D:50x9m TA2 C0 M ACCREDITATION TA5 MEDIA E:50x8m PARKING F:47x6,5m THALIATHEATER R1 TA4 ENTRANCE C G:45x6m H/I:44x5m J: 44x3m L:6x6m M:22x9m

ALL TEAM + MEDIA MEMBERS HAVE TO REGISTER VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK. THE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! CORONA TEST CENTER

TEAM MEMBER REGISTRATION LINK OR QR CODE

MEDIA MEMBER REGISTRATION LINK OR QR CODE

FROM THURSDAY, MAY 6TH, THE CORONA TEST CENTER IS THE FIRST STOP FOR ALL 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 4 ACCREDITATION

INFO - OPENING HOURS

CORONA TEST CENTER:

From Thursday, May 6 the First STOP for ALL is the CORONA Test Center. Without a confirmation (wristband) from the test center that there is no COVID-19 infection, it is not possible to enter the Accreditation Center Thalia Theater or the Event-Area!

OPENING HOURS CORONA TEST CENTER : Thursday: 06.00 - 16.00 Friday: 06.00 - 16.00 Saturday: 06.00 - 16.00 Sunday: 06.00 - 17.00

ACCREDITATION CENTER THALIA THEATER: Starting fromThursday, May 6, the access into the THALIA THEATER will be allowed only for persons with wirst band issued by the Corona test center. The days before it is not necessary.The big difference to the Test Center: We kindly ask you that one member of the team collects the accreditation for all team members. Please not: there is no parking area!

OPENING HOURS ACCREDITAITON: Tuesday: 14.00 - 19.00 Wednesday: 09.00 - 19.00 Thursday: 09.00 - 19.00 Friday: 08.00 - 20.00 Saturday: 07.00 - 20.00 Sunday: 07.30 - 18.00

IMPORTANT ADRESSES

START | FINISH | MEDIA | CONFIRMATION Zollernalbhalle Untere Bachstr. 136, 72461 Albstadt

ACCREDITATION Thalia Theater Thalia Str. 9, 72461 Albstadt

CORONA TEST CENTER Test Tent Katharinenstraße, 72461 Albstadt 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 5 OFFICIAL PROGRAM 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 6 CORONA REGULATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note the following information / rules in the attachment to this document: Adhere to all applicable hygiene regulations. If any violation is found, the accreditation will be withdrawn. There is no second chance!

ATTACHMENT 1:GENERAL INFORMATION ATTACHMENT 2:ENTRY AND QUARANTINE REGULATIONS OF GERMANY ATTACHMENT 3:OVERVIEW HYGIENE RULES BUBBLE 1 ATTACHMENT 4:OVERVIEW HYGIENE RULES BUBBLE 2 ATTACHMENT 5:OVERVIEW HYGIENE RULES BUBBLE 3 ATTACHMENT 6:BASIC RULES FOR CYCLIST Please follow the rules from the document in the appendix: „Basic Rules for cyclists“ We would like to refer you to the following routes for training activities: https://www.bikezone-albstadt.de/MTB-Strecken

The teams should thoroughly check the selection of who they all to the event. We would recom- mend to reduce the number to the most necessary. If there is a positive case in the team, the whole team must be segregated.

All of this information / regulations are also available online atwww.world-cup-albstadt.de . Mountain Rescue 7.-9. Mai 2021

Maßstab: (beiAusdruckA3quer420mmbreit) BUBBLE 1: Registred team members 1mm=3.15m BUBBLE 2: UCI staff, Portix staff, Redbull Media House staff, Chrono Race staff, Organizer staff incl. Services providers, BOS staff BUBBLE 3: Media representatives BUBBLE 4: Residents

SATURDAY, FEED + TEC MAY 08, EL 2021 WCWC

TEAM ZONE 2 TV podium regie timing TEAM ZONE 1 TEAM MIXED WC ZONE 2 WC ZONE X:4m A BC D E F G H I Portix A:52x8m J Food Press Anti- PARKING BIKE Crew Room Doping B:52x6m L WASH C:52x5m D:50x9m M ACCREDITATION MEDIA E:50x8m PARKING F:47x6,5m THALIATHEATER G:45x6m H/I:44x5m J: 44x3m L:6x6m M:22x9m

PLEASE NOTE:

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION (1)

MEDIA CENTER:

The Albstadt Media Centre is located very close to the start and finish line. Directions are available throughout the area and the building is within easy walking distance of the media car park. The centre will be provided with around 67 power sockets /European/German type/, but in busy times please note you may need to share this facility. A plasma screen will also be provided with a live television broadcast from the race.

MEDIA CENTER OPENING HOURS Thursday,May6 10:00-17:00 Friday,May7 09:00-21:00 Saturday,May8 08:30-21:00 Sunday,May9 08:00-22:00

PARKING FOR MEDIA All Media pass holders will be directed to park in the Media Parking which is located OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE (IHK PARKING AREA) with an easy access to the Media Centre, approx. 150meters away. All accredited journalists and photographers may ask for a Press Parking card at the Accreditation Office. Without this card you will not be allowed to enter the Media Parking.

REFRESHMENTSTea, coffee, water, Redbull will be provided all days. Also it´s possible to order a Lunchbox. No possibility to buy food or drinks, in the Event Village due to CODID 19 regulations!

OFFICIALS AREAS Media may not enter the following areas: VIP,Timing cabin, Feed and Technical Are- as on the course or the Anti-doping Area.

TEAM TECHNICAL AREA This year media are not allowed into the TEAM TECHNICAL AREA due to COVID 19 regulations!

ORDER A LUNCHBOX AT THE WELCOME DESK IN MEDIA CENTER

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION (2)

PHOTO & VIDEOGRAPHERS BIBS

Photo -and Videographers Bibs will be issued with bibs that must be worn at all times when photographing in the Event Village and around the course. Bibs require a deposit of 50 EUR, which will be returned when you hand back the bib at the end of the event.The bibs must be prominently worn on the body.

RED BIBS are for priority access media photographers who are allowed anywhere around the course, but not on the track.They can cross the track anywhere, regarding the safety of the riders an tehm- selves. They are allowed to stay on the track. They have access to the designated photo zones, the start an finsih lines. Photo zones are cleary marked.

YELLOW BIBSare provided to all other media photographers accredited with access to photo areas around the course and to the start line. Photo zones are clearly marked.

are allocated for television crew of the Host Broadcaster and will have full access to the track.

BROWN BIBS are allocated for television crew of the Rights Holder and will have access to the track, but just outside of the tape, no access to the Finish Line and access to interview area after end of the Podium to do top3 Interviews (masks needs to be worn).

GREEN BIBS are allocated for team Videographer and will have access to the track, but just outside of the tape, non access to the Finish Line and access to interview area after end of the Podium to do top3 Interviews (masks needs to be worn). They have no access to the designated photo zones.

GREEN LIGHT BIBS are allocated for team Videographer and will have access to the track, but just outside of the tape, no access to the finish Line. They have no access to the designated photo zones. The Podium to do top3 Interviews (masks needs to be worn).

BLUE BIB Non-rights holder filming media, access just to dedicated media areas. The have no accessto the track and no rights to film any race. They have access to the interview areas (masks needs to worn).

All other media (journalists) must stay of the course in designated areas. If you have any queries about photography please speak to one of our media center staff.

PHOTO & VIDEOGRAPHERS NEED BIBS !

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION (3)

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES We would like to stress that at no time should photographers step beyond the tape barriers, except for photographers with red bibs. Please adhere to these rules and listen to marshals when instructed. Flash photography is allowed, but please be considerate of competitors when using flash during events. Never stay on the track for photos.

TV CREWS A restricted number of filming accreditation is possible, only the rights holder and team Videographer have the right to film the race. For all other filming accreditation, it is NOT ALLOWED to film the RACE or Podium. Access to race footage can be requested via UCI. Please contact [email protected], costs for rights clearance might be included.

START LISTS AND RESULTS The rider entry list will be available on the UCI website, and a latest print version will be made available in the media center. Please bear in mind that due to last minute changes, the entries list cannot be guaranteed as accurate. So please refer to start lists at media center when necessary. Start lists and results will be published in the media center as soon as they are available by UCI.

AWARD CEREMONIES Award ceremonies will take place according to the schedule of the program. Media Photographers and one camera of the Host Broadcaster have a cordoned-off section in front of the podium where they will be able to stand. There is NO designated area for team photographers. No right holders and team videographers have NO RIGHT to film the ceremony.

INTERVIEWS This year interviews will be only very limited. No press conferences will be held. There is a mixed zone between finish line and team area 2 close to the Zollern-Alb-Halle, where all riders (except the top 5) have to pass. Each interviewer in the mixed zone has to keep distance and take appropriate hygiene measures. For audio interviews, please use a selfie stick or similar to keep the distance. Flash interviews after the flower ceremony will be done with a microphone on a stand. To access the interview area masks needs to be worn!Red Bull TV will provide audio files of the flash interviews to download for all journalists instead of the press conference.

INTERVIEWS ONLY IN THE MIXED ZONE !

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EL ENTRANCEUCI-TEAMS F & ALL OTHER TEAMS ENTRANCE A WCWC E5 B1 B2 E1 E4 TEAM CATEGORIE E2 TV B3 E3 podium B4 Great Britain NationalTeam A regie Austrian Cycling Federation A timing ENTRANCE B ENTRANCEDanish NationalE Team A Portugal National Team A MIXED WC WC ZONE Czech cycling national team A X:4m A BC D E F G H I A1 C1 Portix Belgien Cycling Team B A:52x8m J D1 TA3 Food Press Anti- PARKING BIKE Doping Estonian National Team B B:52x6m R2 TA1 Crew Room L A0 G0 H0 I0 WASH Norway National Team B C:52x5m D0 F0 ENTRANCE D D:50x9m TA2 C0 Clif Pro Team / Team Argentina B M ACCREDITATION TA5 E:50x8m MEDIA Canada National Team B PARKING F:47x6,5m THALIATHEATER R1 TA4 ENTRANCE C Slovenia National Team B G:45x6m National team the Netherlands B H/I:44x5m National Team Hungary B J: 44x3m Swedish National Team B L:6x6m German National Team C M:22x9m USA National Team C UCI // World Cycling Centre C ROMANIAN NATIONAL TEAM C New Zealand National Federation C Italy National Team C Team Serneke Allebike D TEAM CATEGORIE KTM FACTORY MTB TEAM D MMR Factory Racing Team D SWISS MTB PRO TEAM D RDR Italia Factory Team I TRINITY Racing E KTMPROTEKDAMA I Team Trek Pirelli E TeamVosgesVTT J ASD TEAM BRAMATI E ACS Bikexpert J Computer Mania MTB-Rennteam E X-Sauce Factory Team J SCOTT CREUSE OXYGENE GUERET E MTBRacingteam J Gapp System -Kolofix MTB Racing Team F ARMonexProCyclingTeam J Trek/Vaude Team F Scott-Goldstar Sports Racing Team J BH-Wallonie mtb team F German Technology Racing Team L ROUVY Specialized cycling team F Giant FactoryOff-RoadTeam M SF-Racing (SNV) UCI MTB Team F Liv Factory Racing M Cube Pro Fermetures Sefic G Velcan MTB Pro Team G Topado Ursus G LEXWARE MOUNTAINBIKE TEAM G Four es international Project UCI 4SI G VCA ANJOS ASTERION Team H Team Rudi Project H Torpado Südtirol International H ExpresCZTufoTeamKolín H IRONTECH TECNIC MENDIZ AMBISIST H C.S.Carabinieri-Cicli Olympia -Vittoria H CYKLOSTAR Trek Pirelli H Rajd D.O.O. I CONWAY FACTORY RACING I Veloroc Lapierre I Team Cycles Darnanville I Strüby-BiXS Team I 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 11 TEAM ZONE 2 ZOLLERNALBHALLE UCI-MTB ELITE TEAMS + TECH ALLEY TEAM CATEGORIE GHOST Factory Racing A0 CST Sandd American Eagle MTB Racing Team A1 Cannondale factory racing B1 MASSI B2 Alpecin-Fenix B3 SHIMANO B4 Specialized Racing C0 Santa Cruz FSA MTB Pro Team C1 TEAM KMC ORBEA D0 Maloja Pushbikes MTB D1 Thömus RN Swiss Bike Team E1 BH TEMPLO CAFÉS UCC E2 KROSS Orlen Cycling Team E3 AXXIOS-INFINITY E4 Canyon Collective Factory Team E5 Scott-Sram MTB Racing Team F0 Norco Factory Team G0 ABSOLUTE ABSALON H0 Trek Factory Racing XC I0 jb BRUNEX Supirior FACTORY Racing TEAM R1 PRIMAFLOR MONDRAKER XSAUCE R2 SR SUNTOUR TA1 Sram Corporation Europe TA2 DT Swiss Deutschland GmbH TA3 Fox Factory GmbH TA4 MAGURA, Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG TA5 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 12

XCOMEDIA COURSE MAP

RED BULL DEVIL’S CORNER 7.-9. Mai 2021 VITTORIATRACKATTACKABYSS SHIMANO DUAL CLIMB Maßstab: ALBSTADT ROCK GARDEN OAKLEY PRIZM CROSSING (beiAusdruckA3quer420mmbreit) BIKEZONE ALBSTADT DROP 1mm=3.15m MERCEDES-BENZNORTHSHORE

TEUFELSWELLEN

MERCEDES-BENZ UPHILL

BIKEZONEALBSTADTSLALOM JAMES&NICHOLSONTURN

DEEP HOLE FEED + TEC

WCWC

TV podium regie timing START |FINISH MIXED WC WC ZONE Portix Food Press Anti- PARKING BIKE Crew Room Doping WASH ACCREDITATION MEDIA PARKING THALIATHEATER

XCO COURSE - 4.1 KM The character of the 4,18 kilometer with 190 hm per lap is mainly physically demanding, of course. But in combination with the challen- ging steep climbs, the technical parts are not that easy to handle when you look at it in the Internationalvery first moment. Emergency Call: 112 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 13 XCC COURSE MAP 7.-9. Mai 2021

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WCWC

TV podium regie timing

MIXED WC WC ZONE Portix Food Press Anti- PARKING BIKE Crew Room Doping WASH ACCREDITATION MEDIA PARKING THALIATHEATER

XCC COURSE - 1.2 KM

The Short Track Course is a very fast and hard lap. The ground is constantly changing .. from the road to the grass over gravel everything is offered. Opportunities to overtake, which leads to exciting battles for positions.

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XCC & XCO TIMES

FRIDAY 07 MAY - only flower ceremony, directly after each race - 18:00 UCI World Cup Short Race - Women 18:45 UCI World Cup Short Race - Men

SATURDAY 08 MAY

12:45 UCI Junior Event - Women & Men

World Cup Olympic Cross-Country U23 18:15 Women & Men

SUNDAY 09 MAY

13:15 World Cup Olympic Cross-Country SATURDAY,- Women Elite MAY 08, 16:30 2021 World Cup Olympic Cross-Country - Men Elite

FLOWER CEREMONY

There will be no kids/hosts/hostess giving flowers to the riders

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ALBSTADT CLASSICS

2005 (German Nationals): 2015 UCI MountainbikeWorld Cup: 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Nina Göhl 3. Ivonne Kraft 1. Jolanda Neff 2. Gunn-Rita Dahle-Flesjaa 1. Lado Fumic 2. Manuel Fumic 3. Wolfram Kurschat 3. Catharine Pendrel 1. Julien Absalon 2. Nino Schurter 3. Jaroslav Kulhavy 2006 (German Nationals): U23 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Nina Göhl 3. Hanka Kupfernagel 1. Jenny Rissveds 2. Alessandra Keller 3. Kate Courtney 1. Moritz Milatz 2. Lado Fumic 3. Jochen Käß 1. Pablo Rodriguez 2. Romain Seigle 3. Lars Forster

2007 (MTB-Bundesliga International, C1): 2016 UCI MountainbikeWorld Cup: 1. Irina Kalentieva 2. Sabine Spitz 3. Heather Irmiger 1. Annika Langvad, 2. Jenny Rissveds, 3. Catharine Pendrel 1. Julien Absalon 2. Jean-Christophe Péraud 1. Nino Schurter, 2. Julien Absalon, 3. Maxime Marotte 3. Roel Paulissen U23 1. Sam Gaze, 2. Titouan Carod, 3. Marcel Guerrini 2008 (Marathon European Championships): 1. Sina Frei, 2. Evie Richards, 3. Anne Tauber 1. Esther Süß 2. Pia Sundstedt 3. Antonia Wipfli 1. Alban Lakata 2. Urs Huber 3. Karl Platt* 2017 UCI MountainbikeWorld Cup: 1. Yana Belomoina, 2. Maja Wloszczowska, 3. Jolanda Neff 2009 (MTB-Bundesliga International, HC): 1. Nino Schurter, 2. Mathieu van der Poel, 3. Anton Cooper 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Lisi Osl 3. Petra Henzi U23 1. Florian Vogel 2. Fabian Giger 3. Roel Paulissen 1. Nadir Colledani, 2. Georg Egger, 3. Peter Disera 1. Evie Richards, 2. Kate Courtney, 3. Sina Frei 2010 (MTB-Bundesliga International, HC): 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Lisi Osl 2. Annika Langvad 2018 UCI MountainbikeWorld Cup: 1. Moritz Milatz 2. Florian Vogel 3. Lukas Flückiger XCC 1. Annika Langvad, 2. Jolanda Neff, 3. Linda Indergand 2011 (German Nationals): 1. Mathieu van der Poel, 2. Sam Gaze, 3. Mathias Flückiger 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Elisabeth Brandau 3. Adelheid Morath XCO 1. Moritz Milatz 2. Wolfram Kurschat 3. Robert Mennen 1. Jolanda Neff, 2. Yana Belomoina, 3. Anne Tauber 1. Nino Schurter, 2. Stephane Tempier, 3. Mathieu van der Poel 2012 (MTB-Bundesliga International, HC): U23 1. Sabine Spitz 2. Julie Bresset 3. Alexandra Engen 1. Joshua Dubau, 2. Antoine Philipp, 3. Jonas Lindberg 1. Lukas Flückiger 2. Mathias Flückiger 3. Julien Absalon 1. Sina Frei, 2. Evie Richards, 3. Malene Degn

2019 UCI MountainbikeWorld Cup: XCC 1. Kate Courtney, 2. Jolanda Neff, 3. Katrin Stirnemann UCI WORLDSATURDAY, CUP XCO 1. Mathieu van der Poel, 2. Lars Forster, 3. Nino Schurter MAY 08, XCO 2013 UCI202 Mountainbike1 World Cup: 1. Kate Courtney, 2. Jolanda Neff, 3. Yana Belomoina 1. Eva Lechner 2. Maja Wloszczowska 3. Katrin Leumann 1. Mathias Flückiger, 2. Mathieu van der Poel, 1. Daniel McConnell 2. Sergio Mantecon, 3. Jordan Sarou 3. Jaroslav Kulhavy U23 U23 1. Laura Stigger, 2. Ronja Eibl, 3. Harley Batten 1. Rebecca Henderson, 2. Jenny Rissveds, 1.Filippo Colombo , 2. Vlad Dascalu , 3. Antoine Philipp 3. Yana Belomoyna 1. Markus Schulte-Lünzum, 2. Jens Schuermans, 3. Michiel van der Heĳden

*The originally Silver medalist Peter Riis Andersen was tested positive for EPO

FACTS…

Albstadt will be the 227thCross Country World Cup in the official history of the Merce- des-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, which started in 1991. Albstadt 2021 is the 23rd hold on German soil and with this years8 th edition Albstadt is the town which hosted the most world cup events in Germany. Six times it was Internationalhold in St. Wendel, Emergency five times Call: in Offenburg. 112 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 16

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FACTS…

Albstadt will be the 227thCross Country World Cup in the official history of the Merce- des-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, which started in 1991. Albstadt 2021 is the 23st hold on German soil and with this years8 th edition Albstadt is the town which hosted the most world cup events in Germany. Six times it was Internationalhold in St. Wendel, Emergency five times Call: in Offenburg. 112 2021 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP TEAM-GUIDE| 17 IMPRESSIONS

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Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup General Information * Where personal terms are used in the masculine form only, they refer to men and women in the same way.

1. General information • The event area will be completely fenced in. Only persons with the appropriate accreditation and a daily updated negative corona test result • A minimum distance of 1.5 m must be observed • Mouth and nose protection (OP mask/FFP2 mask) must be worn throughout the entire event area • Sufficient disinfection materials are available for use everywhere • Before entering the Corona Test Center, the Accreditation Center and the Press Center in the Zollern-Alb-Halle, it is compulsory to thoroughly disinfect the hands • Each participant will receive an entry wristband which indicates the areas to which the person will be allowed to enter • Accreditation will be withdrawn from persons who do not comply with the regulations in force

2. Important adresses • Test center: Erich-Kästner Straße 30, 72461 Albstadt • Accreditation center: Thalia-Theater, Thaliastraße 9, 72461 Albstadt • Expo-Area Teams: Thaliastraße 9 or parking place Zollern-Alb-Halle, Untere Bachstraße 135 in 72461 Albstadt • Zollern-Alb-Halle: (Press Center, Info-Point, Anti-Doping, Crew-Catering) Untere Bachstraße 135, 72461 Albstadt

3. Bubbles • Bubble 1: Registered team members • Bubble 2: UCI staff, Portix staff, Red Bull Media House staff, Chrono Race staff, organizer staff incl. service providers, BOS staff • Bubble 3: Media (Who have accredited with the organizer) • Bubble 4: Residents

4. Team Manager Meeting • There will be no team manager meeting

5. Support staff • Only persons required for competition or training operations or media coverage will be granted access to the sports facility

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6. Event site a. Starting boxes: • Media representatives are not allowed • Commissioners remain at the entrance of the pits

b. Start • Only a reduced number of media is allowed • Team managers of the team should be beside of the starting arch to collect clothes, bottles, masks, etc

c. Feed & Tech-Zone • Only team staff with appropriate access authorization can enter the area • Commissioners and Shimano staff keep their distance from the teams

d. Finish area • A reduced number of media is allowed • Only one television cameraman may be present • A minimum number of key UCI / LOC staff will be present

e. Award ceremony • There are no children / hosts / hostesses handing flowers to the drivers • Short interviews are conducted with a microphone on a stand • The distance on the podium steps must be respected • Only 1 LOC staff member is allowed on stage, but without contact with the riders • Only key UCI / LOC staff, 1 cameraman and the UCI spokesperson are allowed behind the podium • Flowers, trophies and champagne are on the steps.

f. Team-Area • Only riders and team members are allowed in the team area (bubble 1) • No media are allowed in the team area

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Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

Depending on the risk classification of the country of origin or the last place of residence in the last 10 days before entry into Germany, different regulations apply. Before entering Germany, please find out whether your country of origin/last place of residence within the last 10 days before entering Germany is classified as a risk, high incidence or virus variant area. You can find out more under this link: ATTENTION, this website is constantly being updated! https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.html

The following regulations apply depending on the risk classification a) Entring from a non risk area, risk area, high incidence area or virus variant area - All persons entering the Federal Republic of Germany by plane are required to present their carrier with a negative test result before departure. - The test result must be issued in German, English or French and must be carried with you. - The result must not be older than 48 hours bevor the entry. b) Entring from a risk area 1. Step – letter of invitation - A letter of invitation from the organiser is required for entry into Germany. - The letter can be requested under the following contact: BgA Bullentäle der Stadt Albstadt Marie Sieber E-Mail: [email protected]

2. Step – digital registration - Before entering Germany, you must carry out a digital registration on entry. - Under the following link you can fill out the registration https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/#/ - After filling in you will receive a PDF file as confirmation. This document must be carried with you throughout your stay.

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3. Step - Obligation to undergo testing and provide proof of negative testresult - Within a maximum of 48 hours after entering the country, you must have a negative corona test result. - The test result must be carried with you throughout your stay.

4. Step – Obligation of quarantine - Entrants who are accredited by the respective organising committee for the purpose of preparing, participating in, conducting or following up on international sporting events or who are invited by a federal sports federation to participate in training and course measures do not have to go into quarantine. - Further information on quarantine regulations can be found in the Corona Regulation on Entry Quarantine of the State of Baden-Württemberg under the following link: https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/service/aktuelle-infos-zu-corona/verordnung- fuer-ein-und-rueckreisende/ c) Entring from a high risk area 1. Step – letter of invitation - A letter of invitation from the organiser is required for entry into Germany. - The letter can be requested under the following contact: BgA Bullentäle der Stadt Albstadt Marie Sieber E-Mail: [email protected]

3. Step - Obligation to undergo testing and provide proof of negative testresult - Travellers must get tested before starting their journey and present a negative test result to their carrier. - The test result must be issued in German, English or French and must be carried with you throughout your stay. - The result must not be older than 48 hours at the time of entry.

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4. Step - Obligation of quarantine - Entrants who are accredited by the respective organising committee for the purpose of preparing, participating in, conducting or following up on international sporting events or who are invited by a federal sports federation to participate in training and course measures do not have to go into quarantine. - Further information on quarantine regulations can be found in the Corona Regulation on Entry Quarantine of the State of Baden-Württemberg under the following link: https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/service/aktuelle-infos-zu-corona/verordnung- fuer-ein-und-rueckreisende/

d) Entring from a virus variant area 1. Step – letter of invitation - A letter of invitation from the organiser is required for entry into Germany. - The letter can be requested under the following contact: BgA Bullentäle der Stadt Albstadt Marie Sieber E-Mail: [email protected]

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4. Step – Obligation of quarantine - After arrival you must make your way directly to a place of accommodation at your destination and remain isolated there for a period of ten days (home quarantine). - If typical symptoms of coronavirus appear within 10 days after entry, the competent authority must be informed immediately. - Further information on quarantine regulations can be found in the Corona Regulation on Entry Quarantine of the State of Baden-Württemberg under the following link: https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/service/aktuelle-infos-zu-corona/verordnung- fuer-ein-und-rueckreisende/

Further information on entering Germany and on quarantine regulations can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/quarantaene- einreise/2371468.

The regulations listed above are current as of 09.04.2021. We refer to the listed internet pages of the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Baden- Württemberg.

They are subject to change.

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Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Bubble 1: Registered team members * Where personal terms are used in the masculine form only, they refer to men and women in the same way.

1. General regulations • Keep distance (1.5 m) • Observe hygiene measures • Use Corona warning app/Luca app • It is compulsory to wear a mouth/nose protection (OP mask/FFP2 mask) on the entire event site, an exception applies only to the deviation listed under 7. point 4. • Please use the disinfectants available on the event premises. Before entering the Corona Test Center, the Accreditation Center, and the Zollern-Alb-Halle, it is mandatory to thoroughly disinfect your hands • Pay attention to the signs on the event premises • Persons who do not comply with the applicable regulations will have their accreditation withdrawn

2. bubble 1 is given access to the following areas • Corona test center: Erich-Kästner Straße 30, 72461 Albstadt • Accreditation Center: Thalia Theater at Thaliastraße 9, 72461 Albstadt • Expo-Area Teams: Thaliastrasse 9 or parking lot Zollern-Alb-Halle, Untere Bachstrasse 135 in 72461 Albstadt • Event area: Competition course, stage area, interview zone • Zollern-Alb-Halle: Info-Point, Anti-Doping, Bikewash

3. information request • All members of bubble 1 must provide full contact details to the organizer in advance. The organizer will take into account the rules of the DSGVO in this regard: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10564d89bd054064a9aa2382bf79e8f7 • Only the participants registered in advance and who have submitted their data to the organizer will receive an access authorization for the event area

4. procedure for all people of the bubble 1 a) Corona Test Center: • Submission of a daily negative test in English, French or German from a test centers of municipalities/cities, service providers, pharmacies or doctors • or performance of a Corona rapid test in the test center by the DRK Zollernalb • In case of a negative test result, you will receive a color-coded admission wristband that grants access to the event area for the day on which the test was performed. In case of a positive test result, you must immediately have a PCR swab performed at the test center. The entire team of the person tested positive will be required to go into segregation • Segregation must take place in a suitable facility (segregation site) in accordance with Section § 30 (1) of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). The duration of the segregation is determined by the Zollernalbkreis Health Department and is measured according to § 3 of the Corona Ordinance Segregation

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• The test center is scheduled to be open at the following times: Weekday Date Time Thursday 06.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Friday 07.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Saturday 08.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09.05.2021 06:00 - 17:00 • On Saturday and Sunday there is the possibility to have a PCR test performed. The results will be transferred digitally to the smartphone via a QR code. • The costs for the rapid tests (20 € per test), and PCR tests (90 €) must be paid on site by the respective person to be tested. We ask preferably for cashless payment

b) Accreditation center • With the entrance wristband from the Corona Test Center you will get access to the Accreditation Center • Once you have been accredited, you will receive another entry wristband with the inscription "Team" in the color neon coral • With both bands you will get access to the common areas listed under 2.

5. Arrival • Information on entering Germany can be found on the information sheet "Overview of entry and quarantine regulations". • Please travel in fixed groups and refrain from carpooling with external escorts • If you travel by public transport, the hygiene regulations of the public transport operator apply. • If traveling in a team bus, limit the number of people to the athletes and those directly involved. Please pay best attention to the distance and wear a mouth-nose protection

6. Team Area | Accommodation • The distance between the entrances of the stands and tents on the team area must be 1.5 m • When making accommodations, please make sure that you are in a fixed group and remain permanently in that group. Mixing with other teams should be avoided if possible • If you have to complete a quarantine after your entry, please clarify this with your accommodation in advance

7. Training and competition • Refrain from greeting rituals, high-fives, cheering together • Bring your own water bottle • Public spitting and nose blowing is prohibited • Masks must be worn until positioned at the start and finish areas. During the training and the competition the athletes are exempted from the obligation to wear a mouth-nose-protector

8. Interview zone • Interviews are allowed only outdoors in compliance with the distance • There is a designated zone for this purpose at the Zollern-Alb-Halle

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Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Bubble 2: UCI staff, Portix staff, Red Bull Media House staff, Chrono Race staff, organizer staff incl. service providers, BOS staff * Where personal terms are used in the masculine form only, they refer to men and women in the same way.

1. General regulations • Keep distance (1.5 m) • Observe hygiene measures • Use Corona warning app/Luca app • It is compulsory to wear a mouth/nose protection (OP mask/FFP2-mask) on the entire event site, an exception applies only to the deviation listed under 7. point 3. • Please use the disinfectants available on the event premises. Before entering the Corona Test Center, the Accreditation Center, and the Zollern-Alb-Hall, it is mandatory to thoroughly disinfect your hands • Personnel who have contact with objects or food additionally wear disposable gloves • Please use the disinfectants available on the event premises. Before entering the Corona Test Center, the Accreditation Center, and the Zollern-Alb-Halle, it is mandatory to thoroughly disinfect your hands • Pay attention to the signs on the event premises • Persons who do not comply with the applicable regulations will have their accreditation withdrawn 2. bubble 2 is given access to the following areas • Access to all common areas - but reduced to the minimum • Contacts with other bubbles only when absolutely necessary • For personnel, there are predominantly zones that do not need to be changed. Contacts with other bubbles are avoided. This also applies to the commercial security service • Care must be taken to ensure that the persons assigned always stay in the same zones for the duration of the event, so as not to mix them up 3. information request • All members of bubble 2 must provide full contact details to the organizer in advance. The organizer will take into account the rules of the DSGVO in this regard: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3fce8f36a16d4840ac7bf1f6f5ca29fe • Only the participants registered in advance and who have submitted their data to the organizer will receive an access authorization for the event area 4. procedure for all people of the bubble 2 a) Corona Test Center: • Submission of a daily negative test result in English, French or German from a test centers of municipalities/cities, service providers, pharmacies or doctors • or performance of a Corona rapid test in the test center by the DRK Zollernalb • In case of a negative test result, you will receive a color-coded admission wristband that grants access to the event area for the day on which the test was performed and the following day • In case of a positive test result, you must immediately have a PCR smear performed at the test center. All direct contacts (contact person 1) of the person tested positive will be required to go into seclusion

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b) Accreditation center • With the entrance wristband from the Corona Test Center you will get access to the Accreditation Center • Once you have been accredited, you will receive another entry wristband with the inscription "Crew" in the color silver • With both bands you will get access to the common areas listed under 2.

5. Arrival • Information on entering Germany can be found on the information sheet "Overview of entry and quarantine regulations". • The journey should be made individually by car or public transport. If carpooling with an external companion is unavoidable, a mouth-nose protection must be worn permanently for the duration of the journey. • When traveling by public transport, the hygiene regulations of the operators apply.

6. Accommodation • When making accommodations, please make sure that you are in a permanent group and remain in that group permanently. Mixing with other bubbles should be avoided if possible • If you have to complete a quarantine after your entry, please clarify this with your accommodation in advance

7. Catering • The catering for the members of the bubble 2 will be served in the Zollern-Alb-Halle • Pay attention to the given distances • As soon as you have taken your place, you can take off the mouth-nose protection • Please disinfect your place after the meal with the available surface disinfection wipes

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Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Bubble 3: Media representatives (Who have accredited themselves via the organizer) * Where personal terms are used in the masculine form only, they refer to men and women in the same way.

1. General regulations • Keep distance (1.5 m) • Observe hygiene measures • Use Corona warning app/Luca app • It is compulsory to wear mouth-nose protection (OP mask/FFP2- mask) on the entire event site • Please use the disinfectants available on the event site • In the Corona Test Center, in the Accreditation Center, and in the Press Center in the Zollern- Alb-Halle, it is mandatory to wear an FFP2-mask. There is also an obligation to thoroughly disinfect hands before entering • Pay attention to the signage on the event site • Persons who do not comply with the applicable regulations will have their accreditation revoked

2. bubble 3 gets access to the following staging areas • Test center: Erich-Kästner Straße 30, 72461 Albstadt • Accreditation Center: Thalia-Theater, Thaliastraße 9, 72461 Albstadt • Zollern-Alb-Halle Press center: Untere Bachstraße 135, 72461 Albstadt

3. Information request • All members of the bubble 3 must provide full contact details to the organizer in advance. The organizer takes the rules of the DSGVO into account here https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a4d5823865dc4dd3ac179e768acb17ae • Only the media representatives registered in advance and who have submitted their data to the organizer will receive an access authorization for the event area

4. Prozedure for all people of the bubble 3 a) Corona Test Center: • Submission of a daily negative test in English, French or German from a test centers of municipalities/cities, service providers, pharmacies or doctors • or performance of a Corona rapid test in the test center by the DRK Zollernalb • In case of a negative test result, you will receive a color-coded admission wristband that grants access to the event area for the day on which the test was performed and the following day • In case of a positive test result, you must immediately have a PCR swab performed at the test center. The entire team of the person tested positive will be required to go into segregation Segregation must take place in a suitable facility (segregation site) in accordance with Section § 30 (1) of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). The duration of the segregation is determined by the Zollernalbkreis Health Department and is measured according to § 3 of the Corona Ordinance Segregation

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• The test center is scheduled to be open at the following times: Weekday Date Time Thursday 06.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Friday 07.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Saturday 08.05.2021 06:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09.05.2021 06:00 - 17:00 • On Saturday and Sunday there is the possibility to have a PCR test performed. The results will be transferred digitally to the smartphone via a QR code. • The costs for the rapid tests (20 €), and PCR tests (90 €) must be paid on site by the respective person to be tested. We ask preferably for cashless payment

b) Accreditation center • With the entrance wristband from the Corona Test Center you will get access to the Accreditation Center • As soon as you have been accredited, you will receive another admission wristband with the inscription "Press" in the color neon pink • With both bands you will get access to the common areas listed under 2

5. Arrival • Information on entering Germany can be found on the information sheet "Overview of entry and quarantine regulations"

6. Behavior in the press center • Before entering the press center, you are required to thoroughly disinfect your hands • Take an assigned seat in the press center • Mouth and nose protection in the form of an FFP-2 mask must be worn at all times • Disinfect all contact surfaces you come into contact with • As soon as you leave your seat for a longer period of time, you must clean your workplace thoroughly with the disinfection materials provided

7. Interview-Zone • Interviews only take place outdoors in strict compliance with distance and hygiene regulations • The minimum distance between the interview partners is indicated by appropriate floor markings • Pay attention to the markings and wear an FFP2 mask • For audio recordings, use a selfie stick or similar to keep the distance

8. Catering • You will receive a packed lunch at the press center for each day, which must be reserved in advance • A selection of cold and hot drinks is available at the Press Center reception. • Water is available at all times in disposable PET bottles for self-service 9. Contact • If you have any questions about the Media Center, please contact Mr. Armin M. Küstenbrück by e-mail at [email protected] or at +49 160 93825739. • For further information, please visit: https://www.bikezone-albstadt.de/MTB-Events/2021- Mercedes-Benz-UCI-Mountain-Bike-World-Cup/Media-Center/Akkreditierung-Accreditation

Subject to changes, state 30.04.2021 Basic rules for cyclists / Règles de base pour cyclists/ Grundregeln für Radfahrer

If there is no cycle path, you must use the road. Obligation de rouler sur la chaussée en cas d’absence de piste cyclable. Straßenbenutzungspflicht.

Use a clear arm signal if you intend to turn. Check behind you, and reduce your speed or stop. Avant de tourner: Indiquer la direction en tendant bien visiblement le bras correspondant, regarder derrière soi, rouler plus lentement et s’arrêter si nécessaire. Fahrtrichtung anzeigen.

Do not drive next to each other on public streets – Drive in a Row. Ne conduisez pas les uns à côté des autres dans les rues publiques - Conduire dans une rangée. Fahren Sie auf öffentlichen Straßen nicht nebeneinander - Fahren Sie in einer Reihe.

If you are cycling on a shared path, be courteous to pedestrians. Attention piétons. Vorsicht Fußgänger. Fahren Sie auf öffentlichen Straßen nicht nebeneinanderYou must use cycle - Fahren paths. Sie in einer Reihe. Obligation d’emprunter la piste cyclable. Radwegebenutzungspflicht.

It is important to wear a cycle helmet. Porter un casque pour protéger la tête en cas de chute. Es ist wichtig einen Radhelm zu tragen.

Cycling after dark: - Have lights fitted to your bicycle. - Switch on your lights. - Wear reflective clothing. Dans l’obscurité: allumer les phares et porter des vêtements avec des bandes réfléchissantes. Schalte Dein Licht ein und trage reflektierende Kleidung wenn es dunkel wird.

Basic rules for cyclists / Règles de base pour cyclists/ Grundregeln für Radfahrer

Road crossing Right of way from the right. Juste avant gauche. „Rechts vor Links“.

Right of way with traffic lights. Le contrôle des feux de circulation. Ampelregelung.

Right of way with traffic signs. Signes façon. Vorfahrtsschilder.