Short track is fast, dynamic, attractive and in tune with the spirit of the times. At the World Championships in Val di Sole at the end of August, medals were awarded in the young MTB discipline at global level for the first time - with a pleasing outcome for Swiss Cycling: Sina Frei will be seen in the rainbow jersey at next year's short track competitions, including the first national championships in Ticino.

A short track race has been taking place in the center of Lugano for several years as part of the Proffix Swiss Bike Cup, and now the first national champions in this discipline will be determined. The premiere will take place on May 29, the Sunday after Ascension Day; only the elite category will be ridden. The centerpiece of the challenging city course is a steep downhill staircase. The start and finish are located directly on the lakeside promenade. Provided the epidemiological situation allows it, we can expect spectacular and exciting competitions with lots of spectators.

Short track competitions have been part of the World Cup program since 2018 and are always combined with a cross-country competition. Half as many points are awarded in the short format as in the long-distance races, and the same bike frames are ridden as in Olympic cross-country. While the athletes ride for 75 to 90 minutes in cross-country, a short track competition lasts around 25 minutes.

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