Denmark Will Host Another Two Great Cycling World Championships in 2011
The future of cycling in Denmark is bright! The International Cycling Union (UCI) Management Committee met in Lugano today to decide on a host for the 2011 BMX World Championships and for 2011 UCI Para-cycling World Championships. Denmark was awarded both events!
2011 is shaping up to be a momentous year as Denmark is honoured to host another two great cycling world championships in 2011: 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and 2011 UCI Para-cycling World Championships. Previously Denmark has previously been assigned the 2011 UCI Road World Championships.
“With continual inspiration created through the UCI Bike City brand, Denmark is persistently looking for opportunities to strengthen the commitment to the sport of cycling. Hosting the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and 2011 UCI Para-cycling World Championships in combination with the 2011 UCI Road World Championships offers a unique opportunity to create an unprecedented marketing platform that can serve as a benchmark for the sport in years to come. Also the sequence of these events will attract continual media exposure for cycling in Denmark,” says Lars Lundov, CEO, Sport Event Denmark.
“We presented a strong bid concept focusing on creating a breakthrough for BMX, establishing it as a dominant Olympic cycling discipline. We have hosted two very successful BMX World Cups in 2008 and 2009 as a part of the “Bike City Copenhagen” cooperation between Copenhagen and the UCI. A brand new BMX track in the centre of the city has received praise from BMX specialists, athletes and media and it is ranked among the best in the world,” says Jørgen Bitsch, president of the Danish Motor Union.
Lars Vallentin, Business Development Manager, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s tourism agency says: "The 2011 World Championships is crucial in building the right momentum for BMX. At our state of the art permanent BMX track Copenhagen is determined to create the best platform for the sport to grow and be promoted in the years leading up to the 2012 Olympics. Therefore we are also pleased to be hosting the SX world cup in 2010 before the best cycling year ever – 2011 in Copenhagen".
”To host the 2011 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships is a great opportunity to show that Danish athletes can make themselves known on an international level”, states Karl Vilhelm Nielsen, President of NPC Denmark, “and at the same time we believe that large events within sports for the disabled in Denmark will give a lot of media attention to disabled sports and have a positive effect on our sports clubs as well as increase focus on accessibility for people with a disability. 2011 will already have a lot of focus on cycling as the UCI Cycling Road World Championships and other cycling event will take place the same year and therefore we see great opportunities in the synergy that will come when Denmark will host 3 major cycling events in 2011, continues Karl Vilhelm Nielsen.
For more info:
Jørgen Bitsch, president of the Danish Motor Union
Jorgen.bitsch@gmail.com +45 21 46 55 44
Michael Møllgaard Nielsen, Paralympic Sports Director, NPC Denmark
Tlf. +4543 26 24 56
Lars Lundov, CEO Sport Event Denmark
ll@sporteventdenmark.com Ph.: +45 40314855
Lars Vallentin, Business Development Manager, Wonderful Copenhagen
lvc@woco.dk Ph.: +45 23383063
2011 is shaping up to be a momentous year as Denmark is honoured to host another two great cycling world championships in 2011: 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and 2011 UCI Para-cycling World Championships. Previously Denmark has previously been assigned the 2011 UCI Road World Championships.
“With continual inspiration created through the UCI Bike City brand, Denmark is persistently looking for opportunities to strengthen the commitment to the sport of cycling. Hosting the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships and 2011 UCI Para-cycling World Championships in combination with the 2011 UCI Road World Championships offers a unique opportunity to create an unprecedented marketing platform that can serve as a benchmark for the sport in years to come. Also the sequence of these events will attract continual media exposure for cycling in Denmark,” says Lars Lundov, CEO, Sport Event Denmark.
“We presented a strong bid concept focusing on creating a breakthrough for BMX, establishing it as a dominant Olympic cycling discipline. We have hosted two very successful BMX World Cups in 2008 and 2009 as a part of the “Bike City Copenhagen” cooperation between Copenhagen and the UCI. A brand new BMX track in the centre of the city has received praise from BMX specialists, athletes and media and it is ranked among the best in the world,” says Jørgen Bitsch, president of the Danish Motor Union.
Lars Vallentin, Business Development Manager, Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s tourism agency says: "The 2011 World Championships is crucial in building the right momentum for BMX. At our state of the art permanent BMX track Copenhagen is determined to create the best platform for the sport to grow and be promoted in the years leading up to the 2012 Olympics. Therefore we are also pleased to be hosting the SX world cup in 2010 before the best cycling year ever – 2011 in Copenhagen".
”To host the 2011 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships is a great opportunity to show that Danish athletes can make themselves known on an international level”, states Karl Vilhelm Nielsen, President of NPC Denmark, “and at the same time we believe that large events within sports for the disabled in Denmark will give a lot of media attention to disabled sports and have a positive effect on our sports clubs as well as increase focus on accessibility for people with a disability. 2011 will already have a lot of focus on cycling as the UCI Cycling Road World Championships and other cycling event will take place the same year and therefore we see great opportunities in the synergy that will come when Denmark will host 3 major cycling events in 2011, continues Karl Vilhelm Nielsen.
For more info:
Jørgen Bitsch, president of the Danish Motor Union
Jorgen.bitsch@gmail.com +45 21 46 55 44
Michael Møllgaard Nielsen, Paralympic Sports Director, NPC Denmark
Tlf. +4543 26 24 56
Lars Lundov, CEO Sport Event Denmark
ll@sporteventdenmark.com Ph.: +45 40314855
Lars Vallentin, Business Development Manager, Wonderful Copenhagen
lvc@woco.dk Ph.: +45 23383063