France Qualifier

1. August 2026

Valence

France

The Valence pump track in Valence, France is a substantial asphalt circuit designed for BMX, mountain bikes, scooters, skateboards and other wheeled sports.

Located at the Pôle de Glisse alongside a national skatepark, the track covers an area of around 1 500 m² and features a continuous loop measuring approximately 386 m in length, with rollers, berms and two wooden wallrides that make it engaging at all skill levels.

It is managed by the local BMX club and offers dedicated training and practice sessions for riders of all ages, making it both a community hub and a dynamic space for riders to develop flow, balance and speed.

Hotel info

25 Placer Valley Hotels– discounted rates for the upcoming Pump Track Qualifier:

https://www.placertourism.com/events/uci-pump-track-world-championships-qualifier/

Things to Do

The area- presents visitors with a number of directories to find things to do by filtering region, category, or keyword:

https://www.placertourism.com/things-to-do/

2026 Placer Valley Visitor Guide

https://tinyurl.com/pvtvisitorsguide

Conditions

Pump Track World Championships Qualifier (PTWCQ) 
  • Categories: PTWCQ Women Elite (17+) and PTWCQ Men Elite (17+)
  • Legal age to participate: 17 years in the year of the event (2009 or older)
  • Entry fee is EUR 25.- for the Elite categories.
PUMP TRACK CHALLENGE
  • Youth U11 (2016 and younger)
  • Youth U13 (2014- 2015)
  • Pump Track Challenge – Youth U15 (2012- 2013)
  • Pump Track Challenge – Youth U17 (2010- 2011)
  • Entry fees are EUR 15.- for the youth categories.
  • These races also serve as a country qualifier for the Pump Track Youth World Challenge 2026 in Marma. The fastest 4 riders per gender and year of birth will qualify.
SAFETY RULE ADJUSTMENT

The French safety rules are stricter than those in the rule book, please be aware that:

  • Wearing a full-face helmet and gloves is mandatory at the French qualifier and this rule applies for all categories.

License

A valid license is required for the Pump Track World Championships Qualifier and the Pump Track Challenge.

An official UCI ID or any kind of cycling licence (Daily, Monthly, Road, BMX, MTB, Cycling for all, etc.) from the National Cycling Federation is required to participate in this race. Foreign riders need to have an official licence from their own National Cycling Federation to participate abroad.

Race Format

VELOSOLUTIONS UCI PUMP TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER (ELITE)
  • Timed runs: Solo runs, two timed runs, best run carries forward
  • Knock-out Heat Finals: Solo runs
PUMP TRACK CHALLENGE
  • Timed runs: Solo runs, two timed runs, the best run counts
  • Finals: Tbd

Local Organiser

COMITE AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES DE CYCLISME

Contact : Président COUILLEZ +33695712668 Lilian  comite@auvergnerhonealpescyclisme.com

Registration

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