The CIC ON Swiss Bike Cup, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023, will continue to offer seven stages in all language regions of Switzerland in 2024. And the season will also kick off in mid-March with the popular classic in Gränichen in line with the tried-and-tested concept.

For the first time since 2019, the Tamaro Trophy (UCI Hors Categorie) in Ticino will once again take place one week after the start of the season under the umbrella of the Swiss Bike Cup. And in April 2024, Ticino will host the Swiss Bike Cup for the second time with the cross-country races at the "Lugano Bike Emotions". The short track race in the city of Lugano, on the other hand, will be dropped from the program.

The destination of Leysin (VD), where the first Swiss Bike Cup race was held in 2022, is back on the program. Leysin, which hosts a stage every two years, is characterized by a top route, among other things

The national highlights of the season, the Swiss Short Track and Cross Country Championships, will also be integrated into the Swiss Bike Cup again in 2024. Echallens, the traditional club in the canton of Vaud, is ready to organize an unforgettable bike spectacle. Club president Vincent Mettraux has already revealed that the short track championships on Friday evening will be expanded to include additional categories.

The final of the Swiss Bike Cup in September will also take place in Crans-Montana VS in western Switzerland - a renowned destination that guarantees a worthy season finale. In June 2024, the World Cup races in short track and cross country will be held here, and in September 2025, Crans-Montana will host the Mountain Bike World Championships. "As organizers, we are delighted to be able to hold another Swiss Bike Cup in Crans-Montana. Having Crans-Montana as a World Cup and World Championships organizer in the Swiss Bike Cup calendar enhances the season finale," says project manager Dimitri Isler from organizer Human Sports Management AG.

Three traditional races

The Bikefestival Basel (UCI Hors Categorie) is the third traditional race in the Swiss Bike Cup calendar alongside Gränichen and the Tamaro Trophy. A highlight of the event is the Expo with a wide range of exhibitors and numerous side events with good food and drink. The mountain bike scene's F1 track on the Schänzli racecourse has now achieved cult status and is known far beyond the country's borders.

"We are delighted to be able to offer a very attractive and varied racing calendar next year. The courses have never been as challenging and technically demanding throughout the season as they will be in 2024," comments Dimitri Isler on the further increase in the level of the Swiss Bike Cup 2024.

Is it still fun at all? The organizers of the Swiss Bike Cup have been dealing with this question regarding the fun categories for some time. That's why the Fun Easy Ride category has been added to the program. This open category (regardless of age and gender) will be held with a reduced number of laps. In addition, there will be no award ceremony or overall ranking for the Fun Easy Ride. This offer belongs entirely to the cross-country rookies or those who want to take it easy.

The Swiss Bike Cup Kids Camp is also planned for next year. The organizer, Human Sports Management AG, is particularly keen to proactively support the most successful children of all age groups and reward them for their great performances throughout the season. The destination of the popular camp for 2024 will be announced at a later date.

Timekeeping with Race Result

Another update concerns the infrastructure of the CIC ON Swiss Bike Cup. Race Result Swiss from Weinfelden TG will be the new timekeeper for the 2024 season. Race Result has been providing timekeeping and evaluation as well as additional services for sporting events since 1982. Race Result currently manages over 70 events in Switzerland, Austria and Germany with 100 to 4000 participants.

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