Gothenburg, Sweden, will host a UCI Continental Series mountain bike race on May 9-10, 2026. The event, organized by CK Master at the Gothenburg MTB Race track in Skatås, serves as the official pre-European Championships ahead of the Mountain Bike European Championships (XCO/XCC) in the city in 2027. The Continental Series, launched in 2025 by the International Cycling Union (UCI), acts as a direct stepping stone between national competitions and the World Cup, attracting riders competing for valuable world ranking points.
Organizers aim to set a spectator record, boosted by the success of professional cyclist Jenny Rissveds, the reigning European and world champion with multiple gold medals this year. The event highlights a long-term collaboration between CK Master and the city, with Swedish youth mountain biking showing strength internationally after successful Youth European Championships in Huskvarna in 2024 and Hallby in 2025.