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Joplin to host 2026 Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier in August

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

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Summary

Joplin, Missouri, will host a Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier event on August 15-16, 2026, at MOmentum Bike Park, one of 23 global locations for the qualifiers. The event allows local riders, with no professional status required, to compete alongside professional cyclists. Joplin's competition is expected to attract 120-150 racers, featuring adult and youth races in various age categories. The top competitors will qualify for the Pump Track World Championships in Beijing on October 16-17, 2026. Participants will receive event T-shirts, finisher medals, and goodie bags, with some free youth entries available due to sponsorships. Joplin is emerging as a significant venue for this event in the U.S.

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•Event dates are August 15-16, 2026, at MOmentum Bike Park.
•Open to locals and professional cyclists without need for professional status.
•Joplin's qualifier may be the largest in the U.S. with 120-150 racers.
•Winners advance to the UCI Pump Track World Championships in Beijing.
•Participants receive T-shirts, medals, and goodie bags.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier also open to area cyclists

What they're saying

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Joplin will be one of 23 cities around the globe to host a 2026 Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier event, Aug. 15-16, but it won't be just for elite professional cyclists. The event, at MOmentum Bike Park, will be open to local riders as well. "Technically, locals can enter the world qualifier too," said Ruth Sawkins, of Rufus Racing, race director. No professional status is required to ...
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