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The Down Urban Barcelona is one of the most spectacular sports events to see in the city. It’s not very common to see downhill specialists move outside their usual setting of woodlands and mountains and race down Montjuïc’s steps and obstacles, from the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys down to the Magic Fountain. Just 80 riders take part in this exceptional display.
Programme:
8.30 am to 9 amRegistration and collection of number bibs
09 am–10 am Warm-up
10.30 am First round
11.30 am Second round
12 noon Prize-giving
Route: Start point in Av. Estadi (side nearest the mountains), from the Young-Cho Hwang monument to the steps leading to Av. Montanyans – descending from the pavement nearest the Besòs at the MNAC – Mirador del Palau – down the steps to Pl. Cascades – Pl. Josep Puig i Cadafalch – Pl. Carles Buïgas.

The MTB Eliminator World Championships is a spectacular new cross country event where riders set off in groups of four on an explosive short route, with the crowd concentrated around them and cheering them on. The first two riders across the finish line progress to the next stage until the final four riders reach the grand final. Barcelona hosts the world championship in this discipline tomorrow.
Programme:
11 am–12 noon Registration
12.30 pm–1 pm Team Managers Meeting
1.30 pm–2.30 pm Elite men and women’s warm-up
2.35 pm–2.45 pm Time race UCI MTB Eliminator World Championships (XCE) –Women’s
2.45 pm–3 pm Time race UCI MTB Eliminator World Championships (XCE) –Men’s
3 pm–3.20 pm Open training
3.30 pm–3.50 pm 1/8 finals UCI MTB Eliminator World Championships (XCE)– Men’s
4 pm–5.10 pm Men’s and women’s finals – World Championships
5.15 pm Prize-giving
Route: circular, around Pl. Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Pl. Carles Buïgas.

Disruptions to mobility in Montjuïc

To allow pedestrians from one side to another of the route for the event, the organisers have established two bridges: one at the Mirador del Palau Nacional and the other in Pg. Jean de Forestier. The competition route goes over the bridge and pedestrians can cross below it.

In terms of traffic circulation, from 8.30 am to 2 pm on Sunday vehicles will be unable to access Av. Muntanyans or the parking esplanade next to the MNAC from Passeig de Santa Madrona (side nearest the Besòs). Vehicles will only be able to reach these parking areas via the avenue from Pl. Sant Jordi (side nearest the Llobregat).

Parking is prohibited, including motorbikes on pavements, in Av. Estadi (side nearest the mountain) from 6 am to 2 pm on Sunday, in the section between the Young-Cho Hwang monument and the steps leading to Av. Montanyans.