The Union Européenne de Cyclisme Management Board has awarded to Les Menuires (France) the 2023 edition of the Downhill European Championships for the Elite, Juniors U17, U15 and Masters categories (men and women), that will take place from 18 to 20 August 2023.
Enrico Della Casa, President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme:«Les Menuires is without doubt one of the most ideal places to practise sport all year round. The resort is well-known all over Europe especially for its exceptional skiing and Les Menuires is a choice venue for Downhill.
We are certain that Savoie will welcome the best specialists and many fans of this discipline with its usual warm hospitality and above all with its excellent terrain where MTB has long been practised at its highest level.
The Union Européenne de Cyclisme would like to thank the French Cycling Federation, its President Michel Callot for his support, Marc Hudry, Director of SOGEVAB, the event organisers who are preparing to welcome some 300 competitors from 25 countries, who will be battling for the titles on offer.»
In the next few days, all details on the Championships will be published on the website www.uec.ch.