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Napa Valley - MTB World Cup #1

USA, April 7 & 8, 2001

Course Map   Description

Course Map

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Course Description

The course starts with a short pavement stretch of 0.4 km leading the riders through the Expo and Team Parking and Tech area, the winemaking facility and warehouse section. It then makes a left hand turn onto a fairly smooth dual track dirt road and follows that road through the lush Domaine Chandon vineyards for approximately one kilometre until beginning a gradual, then steep climb into the trees, woods and rocks leading to the ridgeline.

The climb up to the ridgeline is a mix of unimproved dual track and technical single track. Upon hitting the crest, racers will descend through the trees and meadow sections to rejoin the vineyards to pass over the Psychedelic Fly-Over. The athletes climb up and around an open knoll (with improved passing options), then descend single track, returning to pass under the Fly-Over. From here the course hits wide vineyard avenues that provide ample passing opportunities.

Next are three small rises followed by a short, steep, and off-camber drop as they race back towards the winery into teh tech area and feed zone. Then the riders approach the main start/finish expo area, including a very short climb. From there, a winding route of dirt, pavement, and two 'bridged creek crossings' brings the riders back to start/finish line.

Course Stats

  • Length: 6.4km
  • Climbing: 290m per lap
  • 40% climbing
  • 40% descending
  • 60% wide trails
  • 40% narrow trails
  • 10% fast downhill
  • 10% technical downhill

2001 new event features

  • More wide-open start loop, and improved spectator flow.
  • The addition of a Friday night party at Downtown Joe's in Napa
  • Shimano Gran Tourismo Fun Rides on Saturday and Sunday. These rides will be leisurely pedals around Domaine Chandon and surrounding vineyard roads. Participants will receive gifts at various stops along the way.
  • Shimano Kids' Clinic and Race on Sunday, between the Women's and Men's World Cup races.

Information Courtesy UCI, www.uci.ch

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