Centennial Park
January 29th & 30th
Fayetteville, Arkansas will host the UCI World Cyclo-Cross Championships in January, 2022
ABOUT THE
World Championships
The UCI Cyclocross World Championships (the “Worlds”) is cyclocross’s pinnacle event, held annually in an international city as chosen by the sport’s international governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) through a competitive bidding process similar to the Olympic Games.
Worlds is a two-day event, featuring 6 Championship races for Elite Men and Women, Under 23 Men and Women and Junior Men and Women spanning a festive weekend. It is one of the rare opportunities for athletes to compete for their country, just as they do during the Olympic Games.
There’s truly no other sporting event like Worlds. Fans travel from across the nation and across the oceans, arriving early in the morning to secure a select spot alongside the race course. The event is covered by hundreds of media outlets from around the world and is broadcast live to a global audience of more than 50 million people.
FAYETTEVILLE WORLD CYCLOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT A GLANCE
- January 29-30, 2022
- 10,000 to 15,000 daily on-site spectators from the Northwest Arkansas region, across the US and around the globe over the course of the two event
- TV audience of over 50 million
- Over 300 athletes from over 25+ nations
- Tremendous tourism and economic development opportunity for the region
RECENT & UPCOMING HOSTS
2012 Koksijde, Belgium
2013 Louisville, United States
2014 Hoogerheide, Netherlands
2015 Tábor Czech, Republic
2016 Zolder, Belgium
2017 Bieles, Luxembourg
2018 Valkenburg, Netherlands
2019 Bogense, Denmark
2020 Dübendorf, Switzerland
2021 Ostend, Belgium
2022 Fayetteville, United States
2023 Hoogerheide, Netherlands
2024 Tábor, Czech Republic
2025 Liévin, France
ABOUT
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a 228 acres former agricultural site just minutes from the heart of central Fayetteville. Under the direction of the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department, the space has been developed into a dedicated cycling center with all-weather parking, mountain bike trails and a permanent mountain bike cross country and cyclocross race courses in anticipation of hosting cyclocross and mountain bike competitions at all levels from beginner to elite.
Schedule of Events
| Noon |
Media Event at Centennial Park |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Official Training Session |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Official Training Session |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Official Training Session |
| Evening | Experience Fayetteville Welcomes the World |
| Public Party | |
| Dickson Street in Fayetteville |
| 8:00 AM | Gates open to Public |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Official Training Session |
| 11:00 AM | Women Junior UCI World Championships |
| 11:45-12:30 PM | Official Training Session |
| 1:00 PM | Men Under 23 UCI World Championships |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Official Training Session |
| 3:00 PM | Women Elite UCI World Championships |
| Official Award Ceremony Follows Each Race | |
| Evening | |
| 8:00 AM | Gates open to Public |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Official Training Session |
| 11:00 AM | Men Junior UCI World Championships |
| 11:45-12:30 PM | Official Training Session |
| 1:00 PM | Women Under 23 UCI World Championships |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Official Training Session |
| 3:00 PM | Men Elite UCI World Championships |
| Official Award Ceremony Follows Each Race | |
| Evening | Official Wrap Party |
| Public Party | |
| Town Center in Fayetteville |
All times subject to change – Watch the website and social media for updates.
FAQ
When is the Fayetteville 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships?
The Fayetteville 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships will be January 29-30, 2022.
Where will the Fayetteville 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships be held?
The World’s will be held at Centennial Park, in Fayetteville Arkansas.
How many cyclists will be in Fayetteville and where are they from?
About 300 of the world’s top cyclocross racers from more 25 countries will compete in the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships.
ABOUT
Fayetteville
Fayetteville is located in Northwest Arkansas. With a population of 75,000, it is the third largest city in Arkansas and is the home to the University of Arkansas with more than 27,500 students. It is also known for Dickson Street, the most prominent entertainment district in the state of Arkansas and home of the Walton Arts Center, a performing arts center that serves as a cultural center for the Northwest Arkansas area. Fayetteville was ranked 8th on Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Best Places in America for Business and Careers and Business Insider named Fayetteville the 2nd best place to live in the South in 2016. Fayetteville has a robust and active Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Experience Fayetteville
Competitor Guide
Watch this space for the Competitor Guide.
Covid 19
While there has been no part of the society which has remained shielded from the adverse effects of COVID-19 global pandemic, sporting events have been particularly hard-hit and cyclocross races are no exception.
The Fayetteville 2022 Cyclocross World Championships is committed to providing a safe environment for all race participants, spectators and all associated personnel and will adhere to the rules and regulations mandated by the CDC, the State of Arkansas Department of Health, as well as guidelines promulgated by local county and city agencies.
The Fayetteville 2022 Cyclocross World Championships Covid 19 Task Force will be implementing such strategies as may be necessary to promote healthy behaviors that reduce the possible spread of Covid-19 and that maintain healthy environments and operations.
All race participants, spectators and associated personnel are encouraged to obtain a Covid-19 vaccine when available, and irrespective of receipt of such vaccine, to continue to utilize personal prevention practices, such as handwashing, staying home when sick, maintaining 6 feet of distance, and wearing a mask. All race participants, spectators and associated personnel are asked to stay home when appropriate (if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are showing COVID-19 symptoms, or have had a close contact with a person who has symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days).
Get in touch
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