UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023 LIVE - Tom Pidcock headlines men's short-track cross-country race

HOW DOES IT WORK? Ad As is customary, the short track race takes place at the start of the weekend, on a smaller course and over a reduced distance. UCI Mountain Bike World SeriesUCI Mountain Bike World Series LIVE — Ferrand-Prevot and stars in XCC actionAN HOUR AGO It also decides the starting grid for the Olympic distance race, so expect plenty of fast-paced action! Cross-country short track is a variation of cross-country Olympic, and today’s event serves as qualifying for the Olympic distance race (XCO) on Sunday.

The race will last around 20 minutes as riders loop around the course in 15 laps. WELCOME Hello and welcome to Eurosport’s LIVE text commentary of the first round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series men’s cross-country short track event, which is taking place at a rain soaked Nove Mesto na Morave in the Czech Republic.

This event forms part of the UCI World Cup, which will be available live and on-demand on discovery+, GCN+ and the Eurosport App. Key reading ahead of cross-country opener UCI Mountain Bike World Series explained: Schedule, disciplines and more UCI Mountain Bike World Series: How to watch, TV and live stream details Pidcock exclusive on mountain bike targets Ahead of the start of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Tom Pidcock has told Eurosport he plans to defend his Olympic mountain bike title in Paris next summer, saying the Games “mean more” and “transcend cycling”.

The Ineos Grenadiers star is taking a mini break from the road to target the opening round of the UCI Cross-country World Cup in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic this weekend. Pidcock will compete in the short-track (XCC) on Friday, which serves as qualifying for the Olympic distance race (XCO) on Sunday.