Velosolutions and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today announce the calendar of qualifying events for the 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships, confirming another truly global season for a cycling discipline that is both accessible and universal.
Building on the continued success and expansion of the series, the 2026 calendar features qualifiers across five continents, bringing high-level pump track racing to established host venues and new destinations alike. Each qualifier offers riders the opportunity to secure their place at the 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships.
A Global Pathway to the World Championships
The 2026 qualifier season reflects the diversity and reach of pump track racing, combining elite competition with strong local engagement. From community-driven tracks to internationally recognised venues, the series continues to showcase pump track as a discipline where skill, flow, and precision take centre stage.
The Road to Beijing
The 2026 qualifier season will culminate with the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships on 17 October 2026 in the Mentougou district of Beijing, China. One of the world’s most dynamic and influential cities, Beijing provides a fitting stage for the sport’s premier event, bringing together the fastest pump track athletes from around the globe for a single day of high-intensity racing. Hosting the UCI World Championships in China highlights the continued international growth of pump track racing and its increasing presence on the world sporting calendar.
2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers
- 12 October 2025 – Australia | Kirkham Park, Camden (Sydney)
- 28 February 2026 – New Zealand | Waihi
- 21 March 2026 – Austria | Area 47
- 18–19 April 2026 – Nicaragua | Youth Center Popoyo, La Virgen
- 2 May 2026 – Spain | Aínsa
- 5 May 2026 – China | Shenyang City
- 9 May 2026 – USA | Erie, Colorado
- 6 June 2026 – USA | Rocklin, California
- 14 June 2026 – United Kingdom | Hillsborough, Sheffield
- 20 June 2026 – Germany | Köngen
- 27 June 2026 – South Africa | Pretoria, Eduplex Sport Pump Track
- 12 July 2026 – Belgium | Middelkerke
- 1–2 August 2026 – France | Valence
- 15 August 2026 – Sweden | Marma
- 15–16 August 2026 – USA | Joplin, Missouri
- 22 August 2026 – China | Yantai
- 29 August 2026 – Slovakia | Košice
- 29–30 August 2026 – Argentina | Neuquén
- 5–6 September 2026 – Malaysia | Miri
- 12–13 September 2026 – USA | Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina
- 12 September 2026 – Italy | Gambettola
- 19 September 2026 – Switzerland | Ilanz
- 19 September 2026 – Chile | Kotaix
2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships
- 17 October 2026 – Beijing, China
Accessible, Competitive, and Community-driven
The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers remain open and accessible, welcoming riders from different backgrounds and disciplines. While the qualifier competitions are only open to riders aged 17 and over, pump tracks also serve as everyday spaces for skill development and community riding beyond race day.
Looking Ahead
With an expanded calendar and growing international interest, the 2026 season promises another year of close racing and a truly global series, bringing riders and communities together on pump tracks around the world.
