Spain secured gold in the Mixed Team Trials category at the inaugural UCI Urban Cycling World Championships, which commenced Tuesday at Boulevard City in Riyadh, marking a historic first for Saudi Arabia as host of this prestigious international cycling event.
Historic Sporting Milestone
The championship, organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, represents a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s growing portfolio of world-class sporting events. With more than 230 athletes from over 40 countries participating, the event showcases Riyadh’s emerging status as a global sporting destination.
The five-day championship, running until November 8, 2025, brings together elite international cyclists competing across multiple urban cycling disciplines, demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s capability to host complex, multi-category sporting events.
Competition Highlights
In the championship’s opening event, the Spanish team demonstrated exceptional skill and precision in the Trials Mixed Team category, securing the gold medal with a commanding performance. Germany claimed silver, while France rounded out the podium with bronze, setting a high standard for the competition’s remaining events.
The championship continues with qualifying rounds in the BMX Freestyle Park and Flatland categories, featuring former continental and world champions among the competitors, promising further world-class performances in the days ahead.
International Impact
The successful launch of the championships reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as an emerging powerhouse in international sports hosting. The event’s organization showcases the Kingdom’s advanced sporting infrastructure and ability to attract premier athletic competitions to the region.
Boulevard City in Riyadh provides a modern, purpose-built venue that meets the technical requirements for urban cycling while offering spectators an engaging viewing experience, demonstrating the Kingdom’s commitment to developing world-class sporting facilities.
Vision 2030 Alignment
Hosting the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships aligns perfectly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives to enhance the Kingdom’s sports sector and promote an active lifestyle among its population. This event represents another successful step in Saudi Arabia’s strategy to diversify its economy through sports tourism and establish itself as a leading destination for international sporting events, contributing to the broader goals of economic diversification and social development under Vision 2030.