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> Already Nineteen countries take part.
Enrollment is still possible.
WUC Cycling: 19 countries
welcoming the participating
It was difficult to find a course
take part. Enrollment is still
countries in May 2008. It is still
that is central, safe and in
possible.
possible to enroll for the WUC
beautiful surroundings. We
In the past few weeks the
Cycling. If your country hasn’t
managed to do so and are
number of participating
done so yet, please contact us.
proud of the result. The course
countries has increased. The
is almost 10 kilometers long and
following countries will compete:
every lap has an 135 meter
altitude difference. Eric van de
> Austria
Meent, Krolstone cyclist and
> Burundi
former WUC-participant
> Belarus
explored the course: ‘A very
> Estonia
> Germany
> Great Britain
> Guatemala
> Indonesia
> Japan
> Lithuania
> Mongolia
> Norway
> Slovakia
> South Africa
Impression of the 35
kilometer time trial
Beneath you can find an
impression of the time trial
course that both starts and
finishes in Nijmegen and
crosses the beautiful Ooijpolder.
Half of the race takes place on
the typically Dutch dikes which
> Syria
> The Czech Republic
> The Netherlands
hurt! Especially the short, steep
hills and the brick road.
For an impression press de link
below.
http://www.wucc2008.com/mark
etingmedia/news/newsarticle/article/
movie-wuc-road-race.html
protect the city from the Waal
River.
> Sweden
> Switzerland
pretty course, but it’s going to
KNWU picks Dutch selection
The head coaches of the Royal
http://www.wucc2008.com/mark
etingmedia/news/newsarticle/article/
movie-time-trial.html
Dutch Cycling Federation
(KNWU) will select the Dutch
cyclists for the WUC Cycling.
There is little experience with
selecting student runners, but
Numerous other countries have
announced plans to enroll. The
organization looks forward to
Selective and central road
race course
head coaches Leo van Zeeland
and Egon van Kessel expect a
strong team: ‘The competition
will be fierce and as host
the event. Maarten Ducrot,
country and defending
former professional cyclist and
champion with multiple titles we
currently sports commentator for
have a lot to prove. Our cyclists
Studio Sport has also chosen to
will be in the front!’
become ambassador.
Spectacular start and finish
XC match on MX grounds
The start and finish of the crosscountry match have been
determined: the motocross
grounds in the local Groesbeek
woods will serve as both start
and finish. A perfect location for
spectators and a spectacular
part of the race with short, fast
descents and thick sand
combined with wooded trials.
The track was developed in
coordination with national head
coach Leo van Zeeland.
> Bart Brentjens
Cultural program, catering
and accommodations
The WUC Cycling event will
include a cultural program that
will last all week. Highlight of
surroundings as regular training
grounds. Brentjes is involved in
the organization as a member of
the advisory committee.
Salzburg 2006
this program is on Saturday,
May 24, on the day of the
Athletes village known
mountain bike marathon.
The 'athletes village' is situated
Together with the lustrum
at holiday park “De Groene
committee of the Radboud
Heuvels”, in Ewijk, about 13
University and the Nijmegen
kilometres from the centre of
Student Sports Council, a fair
Nijmegen. The holiday park is
will be organized offering fun
beautifully situated in a quiet
and pleasure for everyone.
environment near a large lake
Olympic Champion Bart
Brentjens uses these
> Marianne Vos wins World Champs in
for recreational purposes. It
Marianne Vos and Maarten
consists of 205 bungalows (for 4
Ducrot ambassador
or 6 persons). All spacious
Marianne Vos, former Nijmegen
cottages are detached, have
student and World Champion
their own kitchen and are
Cycling, is figurehead of the
equipped with television, central
WUC Cycling 2008. Marianne is
heating and terrace with garden
glad to see a student World
furniture.
Championship in her city and
will to serve as ambassador for
“De Groene Heuvels” offers all
Upon arrival all participants will
kind of activities, indoors as well
be allocated to a bungalow,
as outdoors, like bowling alleys,
where they will stay during the
tennis courts and a swimming
WUC Cycling 2008. The
pool. Furthermore there are the
organization of the WUC
following facilities: restaurant,
Cycling will provide them with
bar, cafeteria and a place for
recreation. During the WUC
Cycling 2008 an internet café
will be situated in the main
restaurant building where you
have internet access on your
own laptop for free.
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three meals a day,
transportation and all necessary
information.
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