In St.Wendel the next UCI MTB Marathon World Championships 2010

St. Wendel/Germany. Gorgeous Mountainbike-Trails are awaiting the World Elite of long distance racers on Sunday, 8th August 2010, for the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships being hosted within the scope of the classic St. Wendel MTB-Marathon. But not only the pro-riders of the national teams will go for their challenge on the very demanding 107 km track through the well-wooded hill country surrounding the City of St. Wendel. So lots of keen hobby mountain bikers will do - following the traces of the stars in front of the race. Even if they cannot match the high gear of the elite, they will use this unique opportunity to be part of the same race with world’s best athletes.

In the elite group of men and women the successful and seasoned marathoners of the last years from Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany and Belgium will push hard to get in the lead and on the podium in the end. Spectators will witness a thrilling competition since the course allows high speed and close packs competing up to the finish line.

The City of St. Wendel always granting professionally organised events is located in the far southwest corner of Germany bordering France and Luxemburg. It is easily to be reached by the tight network of motorways, railways and nearby airports.

Beside the marathon long distance course of 107 km hobby riders have the choice of a 52 km and a 30 km race. The entry fees are pretty convenient with 28 Euros for 107 km and 52 km and 15 Euros for 30 km.