All roads lead to Switzerland …
The 2025 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers Are A Go!
Photos Dan Griffiths/Moonhead Media
All roads lead to Switzerland …
The 2025 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers Are A Go!
Photos Dan Griffiths/Moonhead Media
The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers are back, and 2025 promises to be a rollercoaster of speed, skill, and community spirit! With an action-packed calendar and stops in amazing locations across the globe, this season is set to be the most exhilarating yet.
The world’s best pump track riders descended upon KwaMashu, a vibrant township on Durban’s north coast, to battle for top honors at last year’s Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships. After fiercely competitive events in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, Ryan Gilchrist from Australia and Sabina Košárková from Czechia showcased exceptional speed and determination to claim the coveted rainbow stripes. It was a true celebration of world-class riding and community unity, setting the stage for an even bigger 2025 season.
With an incredible line-up of 20 qualifiers leading to the grand finale … the 2025 UCI World Championships in Monthey, Switzerland, on Friday, 5 September—this year’s series promises excitement at every turn.
New destinations join the qualifiers this year, bringing fresh energy to the series. Armenia and Nepal, will host qualifiers for the first time on Pump for Peace tracks, continuing the mission to make cycling accessible to all. The USA steps up with three qualifiers, including a long-awaited stop on the West Coast. The United Kingdom, UAE, Sweden and Portugal also make a welcome return to the calendar, ensuring an even broader global reach for the competition.
2025 Schedule:
- 1 March – Rotorua, New Zealand
- 15–16 March – Corcoran, California, USA
- 12 April – Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 12 April – Kathmandu, Nepal
- 19 April – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 26–27 April – Sugar Land, Texas, USA
- 3 May – Shenyang (Liaoning), China
- 3 May – Erie, Colorado, USA
- 17 May – Redhead Beach, Lake Macquarie, Australia
- 17 May – Arubal, Spain
- 1 June – Huainan (Anhui), China
- 7 June – Sicamous (BC), Canada
- 7 June – Košice, Slovakia
- 15 June – Chopwell, United Kingdom
- 21 June – Einsiedeln, Switzerland
- 28 June – Leuven, Belgium
- 5 July – Loureira, Portugal
- 9 August – Ängelholm, Sweden
- 9–10 August – Vanadzor, Armenia
- TBC – Aigle, Switzerland
The 2025 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers aren’t just about competition, they’re about celebrating a shared passion for riding, fostering connections, and showcasing the incredible talent in the sport. With the finale set in Monthey, Switzerland, on Friday, 5 September, it’s time to gear up for a season of thrills, spills, and unforgettable memories.
Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and join us on this incredible journey. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!
