Governor Announces Mountain Bike World Series Comes to North Country

International UCI Mountain Bike Competition Will Bring Top Cyclists to the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid from September 27-29, 2024

Follows $550 Million State Investment to Upgrade Olympic Regional Development Authority Facilities and Other Sports Infrastructure in Lake Placid – Home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games

Builds on Governor’s Commitment to Supporting New York’s $123 Billion Tourism Industry

Ticket Sales Begin Wednesday – Tickets Will Be Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Lake Placid will host a round of the WHOOP UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Mountain Bike World Series – the world’s premier mountain biking circuit – for the first time September 27-29, 2024. With a loyal following of thousands of fans, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will bring the top professional mountain bikers in the world to Lake Placid to compete in three UCI Mountain Bike World Cups: the UCI Cross-country Olympic, UCI Cross-country Short Track and the UCI Cross-country Marathon.

The announcement follows more than $550 million in state investments in Olympic Regional Development Authority facilities to renovate New York’s sports infrastructure and builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting the state’s $123 billion tourism industry. Tickets for the event’s three men’s and women’s races go on sale starting tomorrow, March 6.

“The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series is our next big chance to show the world what the North Country has to offer,” Governor Hochul said. “This September, thousands of athletes and spectators from around the globe will flock to Lake Placid to enjoy our breathtaking views, world-class sporting facilities, vibrant businesses, and top-notch eateries. New York State is building a year-round destination in the North Country, and I encourage New Yorkers and visitors to buy their tickets and be a part of this year’s festivities.”