29/05/2018

From 22 to 30 September, the 2018 UCI Road World Championships will take place in Innsbruck-Tirol (Austria). On eight days of competition, more than 1,000 athletes will battle it out in Team Time Trial, Individual Time Trial and Road Race events for the right to wear the coveted UCI Rainbow Jersey. The races will start in four regions of Tirol – Ötztal, Hall-Wattens, Alpbachtal Seenland and Kufstein – and lead along a range of different courses before finishing in the centre of Innsbruck. Cycling fans keen to follow the action can book tickets for the finish area now and benefit from exclusive Worlds holiday offers.

Cycling fever throughout Tirol

Visitors to the four start regions which will feature at the 2018 UCI Road World Championships can look forward to world-class action in front of a stunning mountain panorama. The first races of the Worlds will begin in the Ötztal Valley at AREA 47, Austria’s largest outdoor adventure centre. Just as impressive is the setting in Wattens, where the riders will set off from the Swarovski Crystal Worlds on their way towards the finish in front of the Hofburg imperial palace in Innsbruck. Picturesque Rattenberg with its narrow medieval streets will also host the start of races during the 2018 UCI Road World Championships, while the fourth and final start location is the fortress town of Kufstein surrounded by the breathtaking Kaiser Mountains. In short, the whole of Tirol has been seized by cycling fever!

Races and courses: https://www.innsbruck-tirol2018.com/en/races-courses/races-courses/
Schedule: https://www.innsbruck-tirol2018.com/en/programme/programme/

Different ticket categories

The finish area in front of the Hofburg imperial palace will be a hotspot for action and celebrations throughout the 2018 UCI Road World Championships. Two categories of tickets are available for this area: VIP Tickets and Fan Tickets. Fan Tickets start at just €9.90, while VIP Tickets cost from €180. Ticket holders will enjoy a front-row view of the sporting action and direct access to all the parties and concerts going on during the event. VIP guests also have access to the outdoor VIP area next to the finish line as well as to the exclusive 3,000m² indoor VIP zone with its lounge area and all-inclusive catering.

Furthermore, holders of tickets can use the public transport network within the city of Innsbruck (IVB) and across the Tirol region (VVT) free of charge on the day of the event. A range of special deals and discounts are also available for ticket holders in the online fan shop, at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds and on the funicular railway and cable cars which transport passengers from the city centre up to the Nordkette mountains at over 2,000 metres in just 20 minutes. Why not travel into the Alps, enjoy the majestic views and then head back down into the city in time to see the new UCI World Champions crowned?

Tickets are available at: https://www.innsbruck-tirol2018.com/en/visitors-locals/visitors/tickets/

Unbeatable travel offers

Visitors to all the start regions in Innsbruck itself can choose from many great travel offers. A trip to the 2018 UCI Road World Championships can be easily combined with a few days of sport and relaxation in the beautiful region of Tirol. There are plenty of deals catering for all tastes and wishes – and each one includes Worlds tickets. Eurotours is also offering special packages for cycling fans, for example a six-day stay in Tirol including Worlds tickets and leisure activities. Package deals are also available for groups – the perfect solution for cycling clubs and fan clubs.

Holiday offers: https://www.innsbruck-tirol2018.com/en/accommodation
Six-day package for groups or clubs: https://www.eurotours-gruppenreisen.at/en/destinationen/uci-road-world-championship
For details on further packages please send an e-mail to: welcome@innsbruck-tirol2018.com
Innsbruck in the heart of Europe

Car, bus, train or plane – there are many ways to get to Innsbruck-Tirol. Innsbruck Airport has regular connections to major cities throughout Europe and beyond, while Munich Airport is just a two-hour drive and Zurich Airport just a three-hour drive away. Rail travel is another quick, comfortable and affordable option, with Innsbruck main train station serving as an international hub for trains arriving from the north, south, east and west.

Innsbruck Airport: https://www.innsbruck-airport.com/en
Austrian Federal Railways: https://www.oebb.at/en/

Volunteering: see the 2018 UCI Road World Championships from a new perspective

Cycling enthusiasts keen to follow the action at the 2018 UCI Road World Championships from a different perspective should sign up to volunteer at the event. Be quick – there are just a few places left. The volunteer team tirol, which will be responsible for organising and coordinating volunteers during the Worlds, has grown in recent years to more than 3,200 registered members from over 40 countries speaking almost 30 different languages. An unforgettable experience and a great way to make new friends!

For information and to sign up please visit: https://www.innsbruck-tirol2018.com/en/volunteers/