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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling.

The rainbow jersey was first awarded in 1927, the year of the first 1927 UCI Road World Championships for professional riders. The design has remained much the same ever since. It is predominantly white with five horizontal stripes representing the UCI colours around the chest. The colours of the stripes (blue, red, black, yellow, and green) represent the five continents and are the same as those which appear in the rings on the Olympic flag.

The official name is the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Valais.

The event will take place from Saturday, 30 August to Sunday, 14 September 2025, across various venues in Valais, Switzerland.

The Mountain Bike World Championships will include:

- Enduro and E-Enduro (EDR & E-EDR) - August 30-September 1, Aletsch Arena/Bellwald

- E-Mountain Bike Cross-Country (E-MTB) - September 3-4, Aletsch Arena/Bellwald

- Pump Track - September 2-6, Monthey

- Downhill (DHI) - September 4-7, Champéry

- Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) - September 8-9,

- Zermatt Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) - September 6, Verbier-Val d'Anniviers

- Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) - September 8-14, Crans-Montana

The event will take place across 8 venues: Sion, Crans-Montana, Champéry, Zermatt, Aletsch Arena/Bellwald, Monthey, Verbier, and Val d'Anniviers.

Yes, the race programme is available on the schedule page on our website.

Exact numbers are yet to be confirmed, but the event is expected to feature over 1,500 athletes and accompanying persons from around the world.

Yes! Public races such as the Ride to the Champs, Open Enduro and Grand Raid BCVS will allow fans to participate. More details will come closer to the event.

The opening ceremony will take place in Sion on Sunday, August 31, while details about the closing ceremony will be announced closer to the event.

This is your chance to be part of the action during the Mountain Bike World Championships. It's the first time so many disciplines will be hosted in the same region, making it a golden opportunity for those interested in multiple disciplines. Volunteering is also a great way to meet amazing people with a shared goal and learn new skills along the way.

If you’re over 16 years old, motivated, and available during the event dates, we’d love to welcome you to the Valais 2025 volunteer team. For some roles, specific skills might be required, such as good physical fitness for track-side positions in Champéry or Aletsch.

You can register directly on our partner platform EHRO via this link. Find out all the information you need to know about volunteering on the dedicated page on our website.

While we prioritize volunteers who can help across multiple days and locations, it’s also possible to volunteer for just a few days at a single destination. Volunteers who contribute more days will have access to exclusive additional benefits.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide accommodation for the 1,000+ volunteers participating in the event. We recommend securing lodging early to stay close to the competition sites. Please note that some shifts start early in the morning (around 6 a.m.), when public transport may not yet be available.

Yes, public transport costs are included. Volunteers can enjoy free travel from anywhere in Switzerland to the competition sites.

Yes, all volunteers will receive drinks and lunch packs during their shifts.

Yes, we accept applications from everyone, though most volunteers are expected to be from Switzerland. Please note we do not cover visa costs, and you must ensure your accident insurance complies with Swiss regulations.

Unfortunately, all volunteers need an email address to receive essential information and training before the event.

Yes, every volunteer will receive an official event uniform, which will be showcased on our website.

Yes, all volunteers will be insured for accidents during their shifts.

Yes, training will be provided both online and on-site. Please check the EHRO volunteer platform closer to the event for more details.

The minimum number of days depends on the role. For competition-related roles, a minimum of three days is required. For other roles, a single day may be sufficient.

You can update your availability on the EHRO platform at any time. However, note that some roles may no longer be available if you change your dates.

Once your registration is confirmed, you’ll receive emails with next steps, including training details, volunteer events, and other important updates.

Volunteers do not receive extra tickets. However, your volunteer badge will grant access to paid areas during your shift.

No, but you must arrive early on your assigned day to collect your uniform, lunch, and attend the pre-shift briefing. Some missions start as early as 6 a.m.

If your questions aren’t answered here, visit our website for more details. You can also contact us at volunteers@valais2025.ch.

Visit our Visit & Ride page to find all the information you need to plan your trip and make the most of your visit in Valais.

We recommend using public transport. Detailed travel information for each venue, including public transport, is available on the Access the Championships page.

Visit our Getting to the Championships page to find out how to get to Valais and the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships competition venues.

Parking areas will be specify later for each venue on the dedicated page of the destination.

Parking reservations won't be available, so we recommend using public transport to avoid the risk of not finding a parking space.

Yes, Valais is well-connected by train, car, and air. The nearest airports are Geneva Airport and Zurich Airport. Train connections to Valais are available from both.

Yes, cycling is encouraged, and bike parking will be available at all venues.

Details of road closures will be communicated in advance to ensure smooth travel.

The nearest airports are Geneva Airport and Zurich Airport. Train connections to Valais are available from both.