MEDIA GUIDE UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VAL DI SOLE | TRENTINO | ITALY 29TH AUG. - 11TH SEPT. 2016 MOUNTAIN BIKE VAL DI SOLE TRENTINO WORLD CUP ITALY MEDIA GUIDE INDEX PRESENTED BY MEDIA GUIDE INDEX 5 WELCOME 6 STAFF 7 THE EVENT 8 RACES IN DAOLASA 12 ACCREDITATION CENTRE 14 PRESS ROOMS 15 PHOTOGRAPHERS AND MEDIA BROADCAST 16 RACES IN VERMIGLIO 20 DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION 21 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS 22 SIDE EVENTS 24 KEY CONTACTS 25 THANKS GIVING 26 NOTE UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VAL DI SOLE 3 MEDIA GUIDE WELCOME BRIAN COOKSON UCI PRESIDENT What a pleasure to come to Val di Sole with our UCI World Championships for downhill, four- cross and trials. We know this magnificent Trentino resort well, as it has regularly hosted rounds of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup as well as the UCI World Championships in 2008. Each time, we have been treated to excellent organisation, fantastic courses, exciting racing and an incredible atmosphere. I thank the organisers of this event, who are supported by sponsors, partners, volunteers and of course the Federazione Ciclistica Italiana and its President Renato Di Rocco, my colleague on the UCI Management Committee. This year will be a true festival of mountain bike that also includes the UCI Masters World Cham- pionships. Two weeks of emotion, excitement and top-level racing await. I wish everybody good luck. UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VAL DI SOLE 5 MEDIA GUIDE STAFF MEDIA GUIDE THE EVENT VAL DI SOLE 2016 ALDO BORDATI ALESSIO MIGAZZI OC PRESIDENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MANAGER I would like to express my own and the Orga- From the Marketing and Communication divi- nizing Committee’s warm welcome to journa- sion a warmest welcome to you who will inform lists and media operators: thank you for your everybody about this world championship. The interest in the event, I wish you all the best whole staff will be at your disposal to make your for the very important work you will carry out. work easier and provide all the technical infor- mation and media support needed. Have fun. 30.000 Fourteen days of races and two Worlds Champs, Elite and Masters. spectators The mountainbike Uci World Championships are back in Trentino for the second time and in this occasion the Val di Sole doubles. After the successful experience in 2008 this holiday resort will play host to 2016 World Championships with a new format for Italy: amateurs A ton of will race together with champions. SIDE SERGIO BATTISTINI DIEGO DECARLI GENERAL DIRECTOR HEAD OF COMMUNICATION EVENTS The Masters World Championships will be held from 29 August to 4 A sportsman’s welcome to this World Cham- Dear colleagues, welcome to Val di Sole, the September. Vermiglio will play host to Cross Country and Commez- pionship; all the work done by the organiza- land of outdoor sport. For the second time, the zadura to downhill along trails planned for the event. tion can show its importance to the world only great protagonist is the Mountain Bike, in the thanks to your outstanding communication. Elite and Masters categories. Enjoy your work, At the same time Vermiglio will also play host to World Trial races. All the best for your work and enjoy your stay the media staff is at your disposal. 4000 The Great Events O.C. has decided to organize these Worlds entirely in Val di Sole. athletes inside the natural environment of Val di Sole. The second week of races will be dedicated to the Elite category, with Downhill and 4Cross events to be held in Daolasa. At least thirty thousand fans and mtb lovers are expected from 9 to 11 450 September. Athletes will race on the mythical Black Snake and on volunteers ALESSANDRO FANTELLI ATTILIO GREGORI DAVIDE MIRONE FRANCO PRANGRZZI the 4X track at night. VICE PRESIDENT ADMIN ASSISTANT TEAM area MANAGER FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR 2016 Val di Sole world events will start with the Val di Sole Mara- thon, to be held on 28 August with start and finish lines in Malè, consisting of two distances 35 and 61 Km. And on 5 September 50 the young athletes Coppa Italia races will take place. It’s a true Val nations di Sole Mtb paradise... FRANCO PODETTI LUCIANO RIZZI PATRIZIA DALDOSS Vittorio Menghini SPORT MANAGER APT SUPPORT GENERAL SECRETARY VOLUNTEERS MANAGER 6 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VAL DI SOLE UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VAL DI SOLE 7 DAOLASA DAOLASA RACES DAOLASA OFFICIAL PROGRAM MINI DH DH 4X SIDE WORLD RACES IN DAOLASA MASTERS ELITE ELITE EVENTS CHAMPS TUESDAY 30 AUG 09:00 – 11:01 Downhill track Inspection by UCI DOWNHILL 6th - 11th Sept. WEDNESDAY 31 AUG 09:00 – 17:00 Confirmation at Registration venue The famous Black Snake is the Downhill track for 2016 Val di Sole World Championship. It is THURSDAY 1 SEP 09:00 – 12:00 Final Confirmation at Registration Venue DHI considered one of the most technical courses in the world and it was redesigned last year with new 10:00 – 16:00 Official DHI Training lines. The course is 300 meters longer in the upper section with a fast flow stretch and a thrilling FRIDAY 2 SEP 09:00 – 15:00 Official DHI Training road gap. It is a highly technical track overall, with some new school sections. The final part of 20:00 Riders’ Party c/o L’Ora di Punta ‘the hell’ remains the same, a wall of stones and roots before the Pippo Jump, back to its original SATURDAY 3 SEP 09:00 – 10:00 Official DHI Training 11:00 – end Seeding Round splendour. It will surely feature a spectacular race! 20:00 Riders’ Party c/o L’Ora di Punta Downhill (also referred to as DHI) is a race against the clock in which the rider cycles downhill on SUNDAY 4 SEP 09:00 – 10:30 Official DHI Trainig 11:30 – end DHI UCI Masters World Championships – All Male/Female single tracks, just like alpine skiing, along trails with different levels of difficulty. The bicycles used Followed by Awards Ceremony 16.00 Live Concert with: to ride downhill can reach a speed of 80km/h owing to their special features: they have twin shock Sendero Luminoso (RATM Tribute) absorbers (ranging between 160 mm to 240 mm), a wider handlebar compared to normal mountain Dirty Chicks (ACDC Girls Tribute) The Killbilly’s bikes, special hydraulic disc brakes and high-grip tyres. TUESDAY 6 SEP 13:00 – 16:00 Downhill Course Inspection by UCI 16:00 – 17:00 4X Course Inspection by UCI th th 4CROSS 6 - 9 Sept. WEDNESDAY 7 SEP 09:00 – 17:00 Accreditation Centre Open 09:00 – 12:00 Riders Confirmation >>> DHI / 4X The 4Cross competition is a head to head race where four riders start togheter and battle down on 10:00 – 13:00 On Foot Downhill Course Inspection - Riders/Teams 13:00 – 16:00 Riders Confirmation >>> DHI / 4X a 600-meter track full of jumps, banked corners and natural terrain similar to boarder-cross. The 17:00 – 18:30 Official 4X Training 18:00 Team Managers Meeting DHI / 4X two fastest proceed to the next round until the winner is crowned. About 100 athletes from all over 20:00 Opening Ceremony - Commezzadura the world will compete on Daolasa spectacular course. THURSDAY 8 SEP 09:00 – 16:00 Accreditation Center open Val di Sole features the longest track of the 4X Pro Tour circuit. It was set up on the occasion of 09:00 – 12:30 Official Downhill Training >>> Juniors – Women Elite 11:00 – 12:00 Riders Confirmation >>> DHI final confirmation 2008 World Championships. The famous PRO LINE includes three long and very challenging double 13:00 – 16:30 Official Downhill Training >>> Men Elite 16:30 – 17:30 On Foot Downhill Course Inspection - Riders/Teams jumps; it’s a track where overtakes are breathtaking. The race will be held at night. 19:00 – 21:15 Official 4X Training 20:30 4X - Qualifying Round- Men and Women th th FRIDAY 9 SEP 09:00 – 17:00 Accreditation Center open DH MASTERS 30 Aug. - 4 Sept. 09:00 – 11.30 Official Downhill Training >>> Juniors - Women Elite 12:00 – 14:30 Official Downhill Training >>> Men Elite The masters DH World Champs course will be on the Steep Snake track in the bike park Com- 14:30 – 18:30 Motocross freestyle Shows 14:30 – 15:30 On Foot Downhill Course Inspection - Riders/Teams mezzadura. The start and the finish lines will be the same of the Elite DH World Champs, and the 19:00 – 20:15 Official 4X Training 20:45 World Championships 4X - Men and Women central part will be on the right part of the lift facility. Length: 2500 mt; Elevation gain: 500 mt. 22:30 FRANKIE HI-NRG MC followed by LEVEL UP SATURDAY 10 SEP 09:00 – 16:00 Accreditation Center Open An adrenaline-charged and exciting track where great champions raced. 08:00 – 09:15 Official Downhill Training >>> Juniors – Women Elite 09:30 – 10:45 Official Downhill Training >>> Juniors – Men Elite 09:30 – 11:00 Motocross freestyle Shows 11:30 – 15:00 Downhill – Official Timed Session and Juniors Seeding Run 15:00 – 17:00 Motocross freestyle Shows 15:00 – 16:00 On Foot Downhill Course Inspection – Riders/Teams 15:00 UCI MTB WORLD CUP FINALS 2017 - OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE 16:00 Mini World Champs XCO 17:00 Vertikal Run race 17.15 The Downhill Legends Reunion 18:00 Festival live with: Rebel Rootz King Kong 5 (Manu Chao Tribute) TALCO SUNDAY 11 SEP 09:00 – 12:00 Accreditation Center Open 08:00 – 09:00 Official Downhill Training >>> Juniors and Women Elite 09:30 – 10:30 Official Downhill Training >>> Men Elite 11:00 World Championships Downhill - Women Juniors and Men Juniors Followed by Awards Ceremony >>> Women Juniors - Men Juniors 12.45 World Championships Downhill - Women Elite 14:00 World Championships Downhill - Men Elite Followed by Awards Ceremony >>> Women Elite