CiMTB mountain bike finals to be held in Congonhas

The final stage of the International Mountain Bike Cup (CiMTB) will take place in Congonhas, Brazil, from September 25 to 27. The event marks the 30th anniversary of the competition and includes races valid for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rankings.

In the Men’s Super Elite category, Gustavo Xavier enters the final stage as the leader with 280 points, following four victories and two second-place finishes. He is competing against Alex Malacarne (260 points) and Mário Couto (191 points). A victory could secure Xavier’s first overall CiMTB title and an induction into the competition’s Hall of Fame.

In the Women’s Super Elite category, Isabella Lacerda is competing for her sixth overall title. The three-day competition schedule includes Short Track (XCC) on Friday, Cross Country Olympic (XCO) on Saturday, and Marathon (XCM) on Sunday.