After the cancellation of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Albstadt due to the coronavirus pandemic, the signs for the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup are a little better this year. "Preparations have been in full swing for months and are being adapted to the constantly changing conditions," says Klaus Konzelmann, Mayor of Albstadt and patron of the event. The current Corona Ordinance of the state of Baden-Württemberg allows the UCI World Cup to be held as a top-level and professional sporting event. However, the ordinance excludes spectators from this event. "It is not easy for us to do without a fantastic audience that creates a unique atmosphere in the Bullentäle year after year and spurs the athletes on to top performances," continues Mayor Klaus Konzelmann.

"We work closely with the UCI, the BDR and the relevant authorities to ensure a safe event for everyone involved. Everyone makes a significant contribution to the success and smooth running of the event," says Mayor Steve Mall.

Parallel to the usual preparations, a comprehensive hygiene concept was drawn up in cooperation with the responsible authorities, service providers and associations. The aim is to protect all players as well as possible and to avoid mixing on the site as far as possible. Among other things, a Corona rapid test center will be set up on site with the DRK Zollernalb.
The good news:
Spectators will still be able to follow the races live via RedBull TV this year.

Although we have to limit ourselves this year with regard to the spectator situation, we are optimistic and full of confidence about next year. den. Then, everyone involved hopes, spectators at the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World from 6 to 8 May 2022 will once again be able to follow the exciting races of the best mountain bikers live and on site in the usual manner.bikezone-albstadt.de