There is an air of novelty and change in the 2024 version of the Easy Cup MTB circuit; the organizing committee has been working for months to organize an edition that lives up to the athletes' expectations; a circuit that began way back in 2014 with 3 stages (plain, hill and mountain) which has evolved and modified over the years up to the latest edition with 6 stages between March and August.
Source: press release
Coordinator Matteo Pedrazzani, president of the ASD Bike Adventure Team, explains the reference concept: “The main attention is always paid to the athlete, it is our strong desire to find the best solutions from all points of view to make the day better enjoyed race to whoever decides to attach the number to the handlebars. In recent years, for various reasons the number of participants has dropped significantly and we organizers have a duty to offer the best".
What are the main features of the new Easy Cup MTB?: “The first choice is linked to the stages, we have chosen 7 national level races managed by expert organizing committees to guarantee quality. The timing of the races is an element not to be overlooked, in fact there will be exactly one race per month from March to September, so as not to burden the athletes' travel too much, offering the right recovery time. Finally, we are working on the economic proposal with new formulas, extremely attentive to payment methods and advantages, because we know very well that it is not a small detail"
2024 EASY CUP MTB CALENDAR
- 24/03/2024 Granfondo Tre Valli by Gist – Tregnago (VR)
- 21/04/2024 GF City of Brescia – Brescia (BS)
- 26/05/2024 GF City of Chiampo Durona Bike – Chiampo (VI)
- 9/06/2024 100 km dei Forti – Lavarone (TN)
- 7/07/2024 BIKEnjoy Valle Camonica – Borno (BS)
- 25/08/2024 Stragölem MTB – Zone (BS)
- 7/09/2024 Mythos Primiero Dolomiti – Fiera di Primiero (TN)
Compared to 2023, the stages increase to 7 and there is a substantial shift to the east, involving new races such as the Città di Chiampo – Durona Bike and the Mythos Primiero Dolomiti which in 2026 will be home to the UCI Marathon World Championship, a prestigious race that further enhances the circuit. After a year's break, the 100 Km dei Forti returns, always appreciated and enjoyed by many bikers.
But that's not all, continues Pedrazzani Matteo: “If in themselves the calendar and the stages already represent a decidedly important innovation, in reality we will soon be ready to present the new project linked to the Junior competitive category. It is a parallel circuit (same stages and locations) but with the focus on Junior M/F athletes who want to dedicate more effort to the world of long distances (only GF). The idea was born from the desire to help youth categories to give continuity to their passion not only in the XCO field. The fundamental concept is that the Easy CUP MTB amateur circuit will also support young people, allocating attention and resources to them. A challenging choice, but one that aims to concretely look at the future of MTB. "
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