Manchester to Host 2013 BMX Supercross World Cup

British Cycling, in partnership with Manchester City Council and the UK Sport Gold Event Series, announced today that the first round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup will come to Manchester this April. 

Tickets go on sale for general release Thursday 7th February, 2013.

The event will take place at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, a complex which boasts the largest indoor BMX track in Europe and will span two days (19 – 20 April). Featuring five events on three continents, with the fastest and bravest riders in the world taking the gate at the race and accelerating around the professional indoor course, the BMXSupercross World Cup is BMX racing at its best.

Following the popularity of the European Supercross Series and BMX World Champs being held in Birmingham in 2012 – and with top UK Olympian talent Shanaze Reade and Liam Phillips taking to the track – fans are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment as each race has a 1,800 ticket capacity.

Jonny Clay, British Cycling Cycle Sport and Membership Director, said of the event: “The National Cycling Centre defines Manchester as the heart of British cycling and so it makes perfect sense to host this high octane event in the city. The BMX track is central to Manchester’s world-class facilities and is a base for all cyclists from grassroots development through to Olympic and Paralympic medal winners.”

“Manchester is leading the way in making cycling an accessible sport to people of all ages and abilities across the city and beyond. Through a dedicated schools’ programme and with tickets from as little as £13, anyone interested in BMX can watch pro-riders in action at the Supercross event this April.”

Esther Nicholls, Head of Major Events at UK Sport, added: “Following the success of the 2012 BMX World Championships in Birmingham, we are delighted to bring another BMX event to the UK.

“This is a fantastic addition to UK Sport’s Gold Event Series – which aims to bring over 70 of the world’s most prestigious events to the UK – and we look forward to working closely with British Cycling and Manchester City Council to deliver a truly memorable event.”