A 2x 16K loop that begins with a flat 3K flat ride along the shores of Lake Molveno before heading into a leg-busting 7K climb into the Dolomites and finishing with a 6K MTB park-style descent of twisting trails, jumps and berms.
Course Preview: The Championship Courses of Trentino
A POV course preview of the bike and run sections that will decide the 2023 class of XTERRA World Champions and the first ever XTERRA World Cup Champion.
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Summary
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World Championship MTB loop
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World Championship Run Loop
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World Championship MTB loop
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World Championship Run Loop
A 2x 5K loop that starts with an quick 1.5K section of flowy gravel trail along the side of the lake before heading into a technical 3.K of roots, rocks, and technical ups and downs and a very fast fire road back to the finish.
The World Championship will also serve as Stop #7 of the XTERRA World Cup. Follow here for start lists, daily updates, results, and talking points as the final stop of the series unfolds in the waters and on the trails of Trentino, Italy.
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