Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Friday, Saturday at MOmentum Bike Park
Joplin’s Momentum Bike Park will be the site for an international Pump Track event in its inaugural season.
What do you think?
Elite pump track riders from across the globe are competing Friday and Saturday MOmentum Bike Park to punch their ticket to the World Championships to be held in China this October.
What do Sydney, Australia; Valence, France; Sheffield, England; Yantai City, China; and Joplin, Missouri have in common?
They’re communities, particularly cycling communities, selected to host 2026 UCI Pump Track Qualifier events.
Joplin’s Momentum Bike Park will be the site for an international Pump Track event in its inaugural season.
Announced recently as one of 23 locations around the globe, Joplin is one of only four U.S. communities to host a 2026 Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier event.
The 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships will take place on October 16 and 17 in Beijing, China. The event will mark the end of a season of 23 qualifying events organized in 19 countries.
Anyone Can Compete In Lower Race Categories:
The Joplin event is also open to riders of all ages and skills, with "Pump Track Challenge" categories available. This means hardware and bragging rights are available for over 10 competition classes ranging from kids under 6 years of age, to a men's 60+ class, and a women's 30+ class.
What Racers Are Competing For:
Every rider who registers and competes will get a medal, race t-shirt, swag bag and bracelet.
The male and female winners of the elite qualifier category in the Joplin event will win a trip to the World Championships. The other podium finishers of the elite category will also be invited to the World Championships. Conditions apply. See rule book.
What Is A Pump Track Qualifer Event?
Pump track is fast-paced and requires riders to navigate rollers, berms, and jumps without pedaling. Competitors race head-to-head in knockout rounds for the win.
Joplin Is Excited to Host and Show Our MOmentum
“This is wonderful news for Joplin and the surrounding community,” said Patrick Tuttle, Director of VisitJoplin. “We’re proud of our new bike park, and know it offers exciting opportunities for area riders, but having this type of qualifier in our first year of opening will create a lot of energy and focus from the cycling communities. It’s an excellent way to introduce the park and Joplin to these groups.”
Who Is Organizing the Race Event?
Joplin Parks & Recreation have partnered with Joplin Sports Authority and Rufus Racing to organize and host the race at MOmentum Bike Park.
Friday, August 14: (subject to change)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Check-in and Registration all Categories
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Practice Session (all categories)
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Practice Session (youth only)
6:00 PM Riders Briefing Youth Categories
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM Youth Pump Track Challenge Qualification Round
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM Break
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM PTWCQ Practice Session under the light (Elite only)
9:00 PM - 1:00 PM Park is open to the public
Saturday, August 15: (subject to change)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Check-in and Registration and Practice Session all Categories
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Practice Session (age group only)
11:45 AM Briefing Age Group Categories
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Qualification Round - Age Group (Women 30+ and Men's age groups)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PTWCQ Warm-up - Elite
1:45 PM PTWCQ Riders Briefing - Elite
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM PTWCQ Qualification Round - Elite
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM -3:45 PM Pump Track Challenge - Warm Up Finalist -Youth and Age Group
3:45 PM Pump Track Challenge - Riders Briefing Finalist
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pump Track Challenge Knock-Out Heat Finals - Youth and Age Group
6:15 PM AWARDS Pump Track Challenge - Youth & Age Groups
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM Break
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Warm up Elite
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM PTWCQ Knock-Out Heat Finals - Elite
8:15 PM Awards for Elite
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