(From the City of Joplin)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, August 15/16, 2026.
The 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships will take place on October 16 and 17 in Beijing’s Mentougou District, China. The event will mark the end of a season of 23 qualifying events organized in 19 countries.
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.
The 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships will take place on October 16 and 17 in Beijing’s Mentougou District, China. The event will mark the end of a season of 23 qualifying events organized in 19 countries.
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.
“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.”
City staff have already begun planning and pulling in key stakeholders for this type of event in Joplin. Watch for more information about this exciting and new sport coming to Joplin.
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