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January 26:  Asian Track Cycling Championships

1/3/2016

 
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What: The 2016 Asian Track & Para-Cycling Championships

Where:
Izu City, Japan

When:
January 26 - 30, 2016

More:
35 events across men's, women's and junior track cycling disciplines

Fun Fact:
This is the 36th edition of the Championships. Olympic qualification spots are on the line for the women; men have filled some entries based on 2015 events.

​Official:
 http://cycling-championships.asia

October 14:  European Track Cycling Championships

10/1/2015

 
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What: The 2015 UEC Elite Track European Championships

Where: Grenchen, Switzerland

When: October 14 - 18, 2015

More: A total of 21 titles will be contested by about 250 athletes from 28 nations during the Championships

Fun Fact: This event has been held annually since 2010; in 2014 Germany captured the most medals with 13, although Great Britain won the most gold (six)

Official: http://grenchen2015.ch

September 19:  Road Cycling World Championships

8/31/2015

 
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What: The 2015 UCI Road World Championships

Where: Richmond, Virginia, United States

When: September 19 - 27, 2015

More: The annual event features 12 title races for elite men and women, plus juniors and U-23 divisions.

Fun Fact: Aside from the Olympics, the World Championships is the only official senior event where elite road cyclists race for their nation, rather than club team.

Official: http://richmond2015.com

August 31: The Mountain Bike World Championships

8/8/2015

 
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What: The UCI Mountain Bike & Trails World Championships

Where: Vallnord, Andorra

When: August 31 - September 06, 2015

More: Four specialities are competed at the Worlds: Olympic Cross-country (XCO), Team Relay (XCR), Cross-country Eliminator (XCE) and the Individual Downhill (DHI), for elite and junior men and women

Fun Fact: Andorra has hosted Cup events in '08, '09, and '13

Official: http://vallnordworldchampionships.com

July 21:  BMX World Championships

6/29/2015

 
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What: The UCI BMX World Championships

Where: Heusden-Zolder, Belgium

When: July 21 - 25, 2015

More: Four events - elite and juniors for both men and women in this annual event held since 1996.

Fun Fact: The winners BMX Cycling World Champions are awarded rainbow jerseys, wearable in competitive BMX events until the next champion.

Official: http://www.uci.ch

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