Borovets Bike Park Open Cup 2011

Borovets Bike Park Open Cup 2011

Bulgaria Ski Team

Borovets Bike Park Open Cup 2011 will be held in Borovets mountain resort from 24th to 26th of June. More than 130 people are registered online, and the number is expected to grow to over 200 participants. Borovets Mountain Bike Park started operating in the summer of 2010 and quickly gained momentum, becoming the destination of choice for many bulgarian riders, as well as people from abroad.

Because of excellent facilities, modern chairlifts, adapted for bike transport, and some well maintained and expertly built riding tracks, Borovets Bike Park Open Cup 2011 naturally entered UCI's calendar as a Class 2 event. The main goal for the next couple of years is raising the bar and fulfilling requirements for a Class 1 event, and then hopefully hosting a World Cup event. Borovets Mountain Bike Park meets all requirements for Class 2 downhill races, and offers a world class expert downhill track.

This season the track was completely rebuilt by a team of expert course builders, who created some top-level facilities, with the support of RAM Bikes. The race will be held over the course of three days, and the organizers have the goal to turn it into an annual race and a good tradition, gaining the interest of the best riders from all over Europe. If you have missed the pre-registration deadline you will be able to register on site. We're hoping for good weather and nice track conditions. Apart from the race itself, a Big Air Bag will be deployed for all riders willing to relax, have fun, and practice big tricks in a safe environment. This is an awesome opportunity to spend three great days in the Bulgarian mountains.