Alpine Bikes are delighted to announce their partnership with the Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William as official retail partner. The Mountain Bike World Cup is the largest mountain bike event in Scotland, which last year attracted over 746 competitors from 47 nations, not forgetting the 40,000 spectators.
This multi award winning global event, synonymous with big name riders and even bigger courses, is a multi disciplined affair and encompasses Cross Country, Downhill and 4 Cross. Over the course of the three days, spectators can expect to be thrilled, inspired and awed by some sensational and daring riding in one of mountain biking’s most picturesque venues.
Event Director, Mike Jardine, commented ‘The Fort William World Cup is all about bikes, so it’s great to have such an active and dynamic retailer supporting the UK’s premiere bike event. Alpine Bikes will manage the Alpine Bike Park for spectators who ride to the event, providing on-site servicing support and advice in the midst of all the racing action. This is a great service for the many thousands of visitors and helps to promote a sustainable transport option for the World Cup.’
Bryan Shedden, General Manager of Alpine Bikes, added: ‘We are very excited at being official retail partner to such a prestigious event. I believe that Alpine Bikes will be able to add real value to the event by lending our own expertise to the competitors through the provision of our mechanics and a bike park. Hopefully we will see our own sponsored rider, Fergus Lamb, competing as well!’
Alpine Bikes, Scotland’s largest independent bike retailer, will also be on hand with the latest in mountain bike clothing as well as a great selection of big brand bikes from the likes of Iron Horse, Intense and Trek.
Taster Sessions with Dirt School While you’re at the World Cup why not take the chance to improve your mountain biking skills with one of the best mountain bike coaches in the country – for free. Alpine Bikes and Dirt School have joined forces and will be on hand on the Saturday to provide half hour skills taster sessions around the world famous trails. Bring your own bike or try out one of our demo bikes and see how we can improve your riding. Book online at alpinebikes.com or come and see us in the Alpine Bikes Park to reserve your place.
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William runs from 6th-8th June 2008. For further information or to book your tickets visit fortwilliamworldchamps.co.uk