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Here is the UCI Whoop PR about Flobikes and the Canada transfer.

The streaming platform brings the best two-wheeled action of the year into the homes of millions of people.

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will be available to Canadian viewers via cycling streaming platform FloSports – FloBikes. The move is great news for racing fans in one of mountain biking’s spiritual homes.

Elite Canadian athletes had an outstanding season last year, particularly in the gravity rounds. Jackson Goldstone (Santa Cruz Syndicate) was the only elite men to achieve two wins in the UCI Downhill World Cup. Finn Iles (Specialized Gravity) held the overall leader’s jersey in the same competition Gracey Hemstreet (Norco Factory Racing) had a breakthrough elite season.

In the UCI Enduro World Cup, Squamish’s Rhys Verner (Forbidden Synthesis) achieved his debut win Jesse Melamed (Canyon CLLCTV) was narrowly edged out for the overall win by Yeti Fox Racing Shox. Richie Rude.

FloSports Founded in 2006, we provide live events, award-winning original content, always-on social experiences and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports communities interested in more than 25 different sports. It is FloBikes Vertical is tailor-made for today’s cycling fan and reaches them around the world.

The Opening round The Endurance portion of this season of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will take place in Mairipora, Brazil out of 12th-14th April. The Heaviness The competition starts in Fort William, Scotland out of 3rd-5th May The 2024 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series season finale returns Mont Sainte Anne, Canada In October (4th-6th)where this year’s ultimate Downhill And Cross country champion is crowned.

In addition to the mountain bike, thanks Warner Bros. Discovery’s sublicensing partnership with FloSportsCycling fans in Canada also get streaming access to the largest number of live cycling races across every discipline and on every platform. All of the world’s biggest road races, including the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France, La Vuelta, Strade Bianche or the UCI World Championships, include almost 200 cycling events with almost 450 live cycling stages and are broadcast via streaming. Every race from 2024 UCI Track Champions League will also be available.

Trojan Paillot, SVP Sports Rights Acquisitions and Syndications at WBD Sports Europe, said: “We are excited to partner with FloSports and leverage our unrivaled global rights portfolio to give mountain bike fans in Canada access to every single race in the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.”

“Our world-class manufacturing and cycling expertise coupled with the accessibility and reach of the FloSports platform in Canada is an incredibly strong proposition for consumers. We know Canadian cycling fans will enjoy the benefits of having the entire WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, as well as an unrivaled selection of other cycling events, in one location.”

Ryan Fenton, Director of Global Rights and Acquisitions at FloSports, added: “Combining this WBD Sports portfolio with ours offers cycling fans the ultimate destination to watch the world’s best racing in one place – there’s no need to go anywhere else. It also furthers our mission to grow the sport by making FloBikes the ultimate authority in cycling.”

To follow all the action from the 2024 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, fans should register in Canada FloSports and register for either an annual or monthly pass.