# International Mountain Bike Cup in Congonhas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-mountain-bike-cup-in-congonhas
> Updated: 2026-09-17T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The International Mountain Bike Cup (CiMTB) will hold its 2026 season final stage in Congonhas, Minas Gerais, from September 25 to 27. The event, which marks the 30th anniversary of the competition, will feature races valid for Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rankings and will be held at the Praça de Eventos.

For the first time, the Praça de Eventos will host the competition with expanded infrastructure, including athlete showers, air-conditioned bathrooms, a food court, a product fair, a concert stage, a children’s area, and a mobile health unit. All three days of competition will be broadcast live via the official CiMTB YouTube channel, facilitated by the Brazilian company NEOiD.

The three-day schedule includes Short Track (XCC) on Friday, Cross Country Olympic (XCO) on Saturday, and a Marathon (XCM) on Sunday, which will feature entirely new long-distance routes. As the decisive stage of the championship, the event offers increased points for competitors across 62 categories.

In the Men’s Super Elite category, Gustavo Xavier leads the standings with 280 points, followed by Alex Malacarne and Mário Couto. A win could secure Xavier his first overall title and induction into the competition’s Hall of Fame. In the Women’s Super Elite category, Isabella Lacerda holds the lead and is competing for her sixth overall title.

Local municipal schools are also participating in the event through the Houston Drawing and Text Production Contest, where students create works inspired by the culture and landscapes of Congonhas for a chance to win bicycles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Congonhas to host 2026 CiMTB season finale

The 2026 CiMTB season finale will be held in Congonhas from September 25-27, featuring new routes, expanded infrastructure, and live YouTube broadcasts to celebrate the event's 30th anniversary.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congonhas-to-host-2026-cimtb-season-finale

### 2026-09-09: CiMTB mountain bike finals to be held in Congonhas

The CiMTB mountain bike competition concludes in Congonhas, Brazil, from September 25-27, with leaders Gustavo Xavier and Isabella Lacerda defending their Super Elite positions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cimtb-mountain-bike-finals-to-be-held-in-congonhas

### 2026-08-20: Congonhas to host International Mountain Bike Cup final stage

The International Mountain Bike Cup's 2026 final stage will be held in Congonhas, MG, from September 25-27, featuring a local student art and writing contest.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congonhas-to-host-international-mountain-bike-cup-final-stage

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