Slovakia Qualifier

29. August 2026

Košice

Slovakia

Košice, Slovakia’s second-largest city, effortlessly intertwines medieval charm with a modern urban vibe. Home to the largest Gothic cathedral in the country, the St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Košice’s cobbled streets weave through historic buildings and inviting cafes. Beyond its rich history, the city pulsates with contemporary arts, vibrant festivals, and a dynamic cultural scene, making it a captivating destination that seamlessly blends the old and the new.

The Velosolutions Pump Track offers plenty of fun for all ages! With smooth berms, rollers, jumps and transfers and a total length of 192m it will make for an excellent challenge come race day.

Hotels/Accommodation close by: 
https://www.kosicehotel.sk/1 km from the venue
https://hotelmuza.sk/ 1km from the venue
https://www.penzionset.sk/sk/ 1,8 km  from the venue
https://www.barcakosice.sk/ 3,7 km from the venue

How to travel to Košice


Košice is well connected and has a small international airport and a good railway connection. 

  • From International Airport Košice, the bus number 23 will drive to the event venue.
  • From the railway station Kosice take the tramway R1 or bus number 23 in order to arrive at the pump track. 

 

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)

Kids, Junior and Masters categories to be announced.

 

 

License

For the Velosolutions UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Qualifier an official UCI ID or any kind of cycling license (Daily, Road, BMX, MTB, Cycling for all, etc.) from the National Cycling Federation is required to participate at this race. Foreign riders need to have an official license from their own National Cycling Federation to participate abroad.

 

For the Slovakian PumpCup no license is needed.

Race Format

Pump Track World Championships Qualifier (ELITE) 
  • Timed runs: Solo runs – two runs, the better run counts
  • Knock-out heat finals: Solo runs

 

 

Registration

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