ZO Bike Cup becomes the EKZ Cup this season
The number of races has been increased this year. The EKZ Cup now comprises seven individual races: Five of them will take place in the Zurich Oberland and one each in the cantons of Glarus and St. Gallen. "The Zurich Oberland is considered a cycling-loving region," says Heinrich Disch, OC President of the EKZ Cup, "so we are delighted to be able to hold the new seventh race in Hinwil." The mountain bike races are aimed at licensed and non-licensed riders in 16 performance categories.
Promoting grassroots sport
Urs Rengel, CEO of EKZ, is enthusiastic about the increased commitment as title sponsor: "The EKZ Cup is an excellent representation of EKZ's values. After all, using energy efficiently is the key factor for success in the cycling race - and EKZ is also committed to energy efficiency among its customers. The promotion of popular sport - especially for young people - is an important concern for EKZ." Rengel is therefore particularly pleased that even the youngest have their own race course in the "Pfüderi" category. The EKZ have signed up as the title sponsor of the EKZ Cup for the next three years.
Participants who take part in six of the seven races will compete for victory in the overall standings of a category, with the six best results now counting towards the overall standings. The top three in the overall standings for each category will receive the new EKZ Cup trophy. All riders classified in the overall standings will receive a commemorative prize. The award ceremony for the overall ranking of all categories will take place on September 19, 2009 in Fischenthal.
Anchored in the Zurich Oberland
The mountain bike race series is well established in the Zurich Oberland and has been taking place for thirteen years - until 2008 under the name ZO Bike Cup. Heinrich Disch: "The collaboration with the EKZ has more than proven itself. We hope to even be able to strengthen it and plan an eighth race in 2010." Racing enthusiasts from the cantons of Zurich, Glarus and St. Gallen in particular appreciate the fact that they can take part in mountain bike races right on their doorstep. This year, the organizers are expecting around 3500 participants.
April 26, 2009: Schwändi
June 14, 2009: Hittnau
June 21, 2009: Bauma
August 16, 2009: Eschenbach
September 6, 2009: Hinwil
September 13, 2009: Egg
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