In contrast to last year, when there was hardly any planning certainty for major events and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup had to be canceled around two months before the event date, the current situation looks promising. The organizing committee is planning an event with up to 10,000 visitors per day. "We are happy and grateful that the epidemiological situation in Switzerland has improved to such an extent that we are able to organize an event for bike fans," says OC President Christoph Müller. Of course, all official requirements are being adhered to and the situation must be constantly reassessed, emphasizes Müller. "We know from experience that the pandemic is unpredictable and the situation can change from one day to the next. As things stand today, however, we are confident that we will be able to host an unforgettable Bikefest similar to previous years."

Tickets are only available in advance

Those wishing to attend the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Lenzerheide must purchase their tickets online before the event at mtbworldcup.ch. There is no box office this year. In addition, all event participants - i.e. not only visitors, but also athletes, supervisors, helpers, etc. - must present a Covid certificate. The Covid certificate, which is issued in paper form or as a PDF document with a QR code, documents a Covid-19 vaccination, a past illness or a negative test result. As a negative rapid antigen test, which can be taken free of charge at the pharmacy, is sufficient, there are no additional costs for visitors. Genesees whose Covid infection was contracted no more than 180 days ago can apply for a Covid certificate from their canton using an online form.

World Cup as part of the Bike Kingdom Games

As part of the repositioning of the Lenzerheide bike region as the Bike Kingdom, the World Cup has also been given a facelift. The festival is now marketed under the name Bike Kingdom Games. The platform is intended to offer even more scope for side events and innovative communication with guests of the Lenzerheide vacation region, especially for future events. The king himself, local hero Nino Schurter, and the queen and reigning downhill world champion, Camille Balanche, are the protagonists of this year's campaign.

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