Tickets on sale for 2009 UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships

Australia's Sam Hill (Iron Horse/Monster Energy)

Australia's Sam Hill (Iron Horse/Monster Energy) (Image credit: MTB.si)

Tickets are on sale for the 2009 UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships being hosted at Stromlo Forrest Park in Canberra, Australia. From September 1- 6, the venue will turn into a battleground when the world's best mountain bike riders descend upon the nation's capital to compete in the sport's toughest competition.

Australia has plenty of favorites for the titles including two-time World Champion Sam Hill (downhill), Jared Graves (4X) and Caroline Buchanan (4X).

Tickets can be bought in advance at a discounted rate via Ticketek. Included in the ticket price is bus transport from Canberra City to Stromlo Forrest Park or car parking is available at the venue and all-day bus shuttles up and down the mountain during racing.

The event village will also include a trade show.

Tickets will be required for Friday, Saturday and Sunday sessions; admission will be free from Tuesday to Thursday. Single day, three-day and family passes are now available.

Tickets for the event can be purchased via the Ticketek website: www.ticketek.com.au. For more information on the worlds, visit www.mtbworldscanberra.com.au.