MTB Cross Country (XCO) - UCI Category C2

Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026

Venue: Dlouhoňovice near Žamberk - ski slope area, Pod Vlekem 162, 564 01 Dlouhoňovice

Organiser: SK Žamberk z.s.

Race Director: Martin Doleček, tel. +420 732 839 170, email: info@tessuti-team.cz

Chief Commissaire: Appointed by UCI

Medical Service: Red Cross Ústí nad Orlicí

Registration: www.tessuti-team.cz/bikerace-prihlaska

Organising Committee

• Race Director: Martin Doleček - info@tessuti-team.cz
• Race Manager: Jaroslav Cabalka - bikerace@tessuti-team.cz
• Race Secretary: Aleš Zezulka - bikerace@tessuti-team.cz
• Course Manager: Vlastislav Morávek
• Website: Official race website
• Instagram: @skzamberktessutisport
• Facebook: @sk_zamberk_tessuti_sport
• Timing & Results: Tomáš Nováček - wowtiming.cz

Race Programme

Race Office / Registration: from 08:00 (closing 30 minutes before the start of each category)

• 09:00 - Children categories
• 09:30 - Younger Boys (U13)
• 09:32 - Younger Girls (U13)
• 10:10 - Older Boys (U15)
• 10:12 - Older Girls (U15)
• 11:00 - Cadets (U17)
• 11:05 - Men A, B, C, D - non-licensed

Official Training on Course: 12:00-12:59

• 13:00 - Women, Junior Women, Cadet Women
• 14:30 - Men Elite
• 14:35 - Junior Men

Awards Ceremony: 17:00

Schedule is provisional and will be confirmed before the start.

Course & Categories

Course Description: Forest trails, lap length approx. 3,700 m, elevation gain 170 m, including rocky sections and wooden bridges.

Lap Distances: 500 m, 2,000 m, 2,500 m, 3,500 m

Number of Laps: Will be determined according to conditions on race day.

Categories:

• Children (2019-2021) - 500 m
• Children (2016-2018) - 500 m
• Younger Youth (2014-2015) - 2,000 m
• Older Youth (2012-2013) - 2,500 m
• Cadets / Cadet Women (2010-2011) - 3,500 m
• Women (2007 and older)
• Junior Men / Junior Women (2008-2009)
• Men Elite (2007 and older)
• Men A (1997-2007) - non-licensed
• Men B (1987-1996) - non-licensed
• Men C (1977-1986) - non-licensed
• Men D (1967-1976) - non-licensed

Rules & Entry Fees

Regulations: According to Czech Cycling Federation (ČSC) rules and MTB competition regulations.

Course Marking: Coloured arrows and reflective tape.

Training: The course will be partially prepared and marked one week prior to the event.

Entry Fees:

• Youth categories - CZK 200
• Cadets - CZK 300
• Juniors - CZK 400
• Men/Women Elite - CZK 500
• Late entry (on race day) - +CZK 100
• Children (2016 and younger) - free

Conditions: Proper registration required, MTB bike in good technical condition, helmet mandatory.

Results & Prizes

• Top 3 riders in each category receive a diploma and material prizes.
• In case of low participation, the N-1 system applies (e.g., with 3 participants, 2 riders are awarded).

Prize Money (CZK):

Men / Women Elite: 1st - CZK 5,000; 2nd - CZK 4,000; 3rd - CZK 3,000; 4th - CZK 2,500; 5th - CZK 2,000; 6th - CZK 1,700; 7th - CZK 1,500; 8th - CZK 1,300; 9th - CZK 1,100; 10th - CZK 1,000

Junior Men / Junior Women: 1st - CZK 1,500; 2nd - CZK 1,300; 3rd - CZK 1,000; 4th - CZK 700; 5th - CZK 500

General Information

• Participation at own risk. The organiser is not liable for any damages.
• Parking:
  • Near the start (UCI teams) - marked on the map
  • At the municipal office (others) - marked on the map
• Refreshments available on site.