"Durango and Purgatory Resort hosted the inaugural UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in 1990, a race that crowned legends such as Ned Overend, Julie Furtado, and Greg Herbold. Those wins didn't just put Durango on the map-they lit the fuse that made mountain biking the global discipline it is today. Forty years later, the sport is back where it began, and the town is gearing up to showcase just how much it has grown."
"It won't be a one-off. Durango will host a major international race in 2028, followed by a UCI World Cup in 2029, which will lead directly into the World Championships in 2030. The schedule ensures that riders and fans get a proper lead-up to the big show. Events will cover all the staples: Downhill, Cross Country Olympic, Short Track, and eMTB."
"Durango boasts 300+ miles of singletrack, trails that span from desert scrub to alpine peaks, and a training altitude of 6,500 feet. It's home to legends and rising stars alike, from Olympians to WorldTour riders. Programs like Durango Devo and the collegiate powerhouse at Fort Lewis College have produced wave after wave of elite talent, most recently Grand Tour winner Sepp Kuss."
Durango and Purgatory Resort hosted the inaugural UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in 1990, which helped globalize mountain biking. Durango will host a major international race in 2028, a UCI World Cup in 2029, and the World Championships in 2030, providing a staged lead-up for riders and fans. Scheduled events include Downhill, Cross Country Olympic, Short Track, and eMTB. Durango offers over 300 miles of singletrack across desert scrub and alpine peaks, with a training altitude around 6,500 feet. Local programs such as Durango Devo and Fort Lewis College have produced elite talent, including Grand Tour winner Sepp Kuss.
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