The Sports Consultancy (TSC) and Flanders Classics – in conjunction with of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) – are delighted to officially launch the process to identify future hosts of the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup from the 2026/27 season onwards.
The UCI’s 12-event World Cup series represents the pinnacle of cyclo-cross and attracts the biggest names in cycling, including Mathieu Van Der Poel, Marianne Vos and Wout Van Aert. As a leader in gender equality and sustainability in elite sport, and with a potential Winter Olympics inclusion around the corner, cyclo-cross is primed to continue its recent growth and help cycling thrive in the modern sporting landscape as an innovative, accessible format.
Angus Buchanan, CEO of The Sports Consultancy, said “We are thrilled to be working with Flanders Classics to bring this exciting, high-growth sport to a wider viewership. This UCI event is an extremely attractive one for host cities, with a strong balance of commercial, economic and social returns on offer.”
Tomas Van Den Spiegel, CEO of Flanders Classics, said “We are very excited to launch this process which will continue cyclo-cross’ expansion into a broader market. We look forward to working with the UCI and interested host cities to develop a truly global calendar for the World Cup series, across some superb new locations for the sport.”
If you would like to discuss the opportunity to bring a UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup event to your city, please contact The Sports Consultancy at pascal.foster@thesportsconsultancy.com.
