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January

4 - 5   South Island Downhill Cup #1, Coronet Peak                        (NZl)   NE  DHI
6       South Island Cross Country #2, Coronet Peak                       (NZl)   NE  XCO
8 - 9   South Island Downhill Cup #2, Dirt Park NZ                        (NZl)   NE  DHI
12      Australian 4X Series Round #5 - Ebenezer                          (Aus)   NE  4X
12 - 13 South Island Downhill Cup #3, Nelson                              (NZl)    1  DHI
13      Australian 4X Series Round #6 - Kurrajong                         (Aus)   NE  4X
19      Attakwas Marathon                                                 (RSa)   NE  XCM
19 - 20 South Island Cross Country Cup #3, Waipara                        (NZl)   NE  XCO
19 - 22 Wildside MTB                                                      (Aus)   NE  SR
20      Vertigo Chainless Downhill, Coronet Peak                          (NZl)   NE  DHI
20      G.P. ReCyko Action Asia                                           (HKg)   NE  XCO
24 - 28 Australian National Championships                                 (Aus)   NE  XCO/DHI/4X
26      Down Hill Urbano, Santos-SP                                       (Bra)    2  DHI
26 - 27 North Island Cross Country Cup #1, Opotiki                        (NZl)   NE  XCO
27      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #1, Innerleithen, Scotland             (GBr)   NE  DHI

February

2 - 3   North Island Downhill Cup #2 & Cross Country Cup #2, Rotorua      (NZl)  1/2  XCO /DHI
2 - 3   Australian MTB Series - Mt Beauty, Victoria                       (Aus)   NE  XCO/DHI
9 - 10  North Island Cross Country Cup #3, Palmerston North               (NZl)   NE  XCO
10      CORC 2007-2008 XCO Series #6, Sparrow Hill Tour                   (Aus)   NE  XCO
16      Mas o Menos 100km, Terlingua, Texas*                              (USA)   NE  XCM
16      12 hours of Santos, Ocala, Florida*                               (USA)   NE  XCM
16 - 17 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, Tucson, Arizona                           (USA)   NE  XCM
16 - 17 North Island Downhill Cup #3, Auckland                            (NZl)   NE  DHI
17      Valparaiso Cerro Abajo, Valparaiso                                (Chi)    1  DHI
17      GP Massi - Copa Catalana/Superprestigio Massi, Banyoles (Girona)  (Spa)    2  XCO
21 - 24 New Zealand National Championships, Wellington                    (NZl)   CN  XCO/DHI
23      Sunshine Cup #1: Tochni - Kalavasos                               (Cyp)    1  XCM
23      Otway Odyssey, Otway Ranges                                       (Aus)   NE  XCM
24      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #2, Innerleithen, Scotland             (GBr)   NE  DHI
29      Sunshine Cup #2: Mantra - Kionia - Mantra (& Afxentia 2008)       (Cyp)    1  XCM/SR

March

1       Karapoti Classic, Upper Hutt                                      (NZl)   NE  XCM
1       Afxentia 2008 Time Trial                                          (Cyp)   NE  XCO
2       Sunshine Cup #3: Mantra Tou Kampiou (& Afxentia 2008)             (Cyp)    1  XCO/SR
2       Superprestigio Massi, Aviles (Asturias)                           (Spa)    2  XCO
2       Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya                              (Tur)    1  XCO
2       Portugal Cup XCO, Castro Marim                                    (Por)    3  XCO
2       Norcal #1: Central Coast Invitational                             (USA)   NE  XCO
8       Internazionali d'Italia Cittŕ di Brescia- Trofeo G. Cigala,
        Montichiari(Ita)    2  XCO
8       Israel cup, Misgav                                                (Isr)    1  XCO
8       Open MTB Marathon, Gran Canaria                                   (Spa)   NE  XCM
9       Sunshine Cup #4: Voroklini                                        (Cyp)    1  XCO
9       K-Capital Cup #1, XCO Super League, Bray, Co Wicklow              (Irl)    2  XCO
9       Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya                              (Tur)    1  XCO
9       Portugal Cup DH, Sao Bras de Alportel                             (Por)    2  DHI
9       New Zealand Open, Christchurch                                    (NZl)   NE  DHI
9       Bar-H Bash, St Jo, Texas                                          (USA)   NE  XCO
9       Norcal #2: Granite Bay Invitational                               (USA)   NE  XCO
13 - 16 Oceania Continental Championships, Nelson                         (NZl)   CC  XCO/DHI/4X
15      Israel cup, Arad                                                  (Isr)    2  XCO
15      20th Annual Keyesville Classic, Lake Isabella, California*        (USA)   NE  DHI/XCO/ST
15 - 16 UCI World Cup XCM 1, Manavgat/Antalya                             (Tur)  CDM  XCM
16      South African National Championships, Pietermaritzburg            (RSA)   CN  XCO/DHI
16      Sunshine Cup #5: Limassol - Yermasogia, Race Under the Sun        (Cyp)    1  XCM
16      Open de España - Maxxis, Albelda (La Rioja)                       (Spa)    2  XCO
16      Chilean National Championships, La Serena                         (Chi)   CN  XCO
22      Israel cup, Maalaot - Monfort Lake                                (Isr)    2  XCO
22 - 23 Australian National 24 hour solo championships, Canberra          (Aus)   CN  XCM
23      8. Grand Prix Zlatolicje, Zlatolicje                              (Slo)    2  XCO
23      K-Capital Cup #2, Moneyscalp Forest, Newcastle                    (Irl)    2  XCO
23      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #3, Innerleithen, Scotland             (GBr)   NE  DHI
25      Friendship MTB race, Strovolos                                    (Cyp)    2  XCO
28 - 5  Absa Cape Epic, Knysna - Lourensford                              (RSA)  SHC  XCO
29 - 30 NMBS #1: Fontana National, Fontana, California*                   (USA)    1  XCO/DHI/
                                                                                      4X/ST/SuperD
30      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional, Corro D'Amunt    (Spa)    2  XCO
30      16. Kamptal-Klassik-Trophy, Langenlois/Zöbing                     (Aut)    1  XCO
30      Medalla Light Ultimate Dirt Challenge, Rincon, Puerto Rico        (PRc)    1  XCO
30      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Buchs                (Swi)    1  XCO
30      Maxxis Internacional DHI, Gouveia                                 (Por)    1  DHI
30      Outsports Cup, Agios Pantelimon                                   (Gre)    2  XCM
30      Chickasaw Trace Classic, Columbia, Tennessee*                     (USA)   NE  XCO/ST
30      Sundown International MTB Cup, Araxa                              (Bra)    1  XCO
30      Norcal #3: South Bay Invitational                                 (USA)   NE  XCO

April


3 - 6   Pan American Championships, San Juan De Los Morros                (Ven)   CC  XCO/DHI/4X
5       Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Winterthur           (Swi)    2  XCO
5 - 6   NMBS #2: NOVA National, Fountain Hills, Arizona*                  (USA)    2  XCO/ST/
                                                                                      SuperD
6       Internazionali d'Italia Sunshine - Race Nalles, Nalles            (Ita)    1  XCO
6       Open de Espańa - Maxxis, St. Gregori                              (Spa)    2  XCO
6       XCO Super League, Djouce Co. Wicklow                              (Irl)    2  XCO
6       Coupe de France VTT Subaru Cross Country, Saint-Raphaël           (Fra)    2  XCO
6       Ghost Bikes XCO, Aarhus                                           (Den)    3  XCO
6       Monaga MTB Challenge, Bayamon                                     (Pur)    2  XCO
6       Benelux Cup, Bertrix                                              (Bel)    2  XCO
12      Czech National Cup, Hradec Kralove                                (Cze)    2  XCO
12 - 13 Mountain States Cup #1, Fruita, Colorado*                         (USA)   NE  XCO/ST
13      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Muttenz              (Swi)    1  XCO
13      OWC MTB Cup, Oldenzaal                                            (Ned)    2  XCO
13      Bundesliga XCO, Münsingen                                         (Ger)    1  XCO
13      GP Massi - Copa Catalana/Superprestigio Massi, Barcelona          (Spa)    1  XCO
13      Roc Laissagais, Laissac                                           (Fra)    2  XCM
13      Scottish Downhill Series Round 1, Innerleithen, Scotland          (GBr)   NE  DHI
13      Int. Eisenberger Weinidyllen Trophy, Eisenberg A.D. Pinka         (Aut)    2  XCO
13      Portugual Cup XCO, Aviz                                           (Por)    3  XCO
13      Norcal #4: Central Coast Invitational                             (USA)   NE  XCO
17 - 20 The Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, California                       (USA)   NE  XCO/DHI/4X
19      NUE Series #1: Cohutta 100, Tennessee                             (USA)   NE  XCM
19 - 20 UCI World Cup XCO 1, Houffalize                                   (Bel)  CDM  XCO
19      Commune de Houffalize                                             (Bel)    1  4X
20      Escalada De Serra Do Mar, Joinville                               (Bra)    2  XCM
20      Gunn-Rita Marathon - Granfondo del Montello, Montebelluna         (Ita)    1  XCM
20      XCO Super League, Castlewellan Forest Park                        (Irl)    2  XCO
20      BMC 100km Classic, Victoria                                       (Aus)   NE  XCM
20      British National 4X Series: Apex MX, Warndon, Worcester           (GBr)   NE  4X
20      Outsports Cup, Agios Athanasios                                   (Gre)    2  XCM
20 - 21 Copa Santa Catarina de Mountain Bike, Balneario Camborio          (Bra)    3  DHI
26      New Zealand National Singlespeed Championships, Rotorua           (NZl)   CN  XCO
26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 2, Offenburg                                    (Ger)  CDM  XCO
26 - 27 24 Hours of Vail Lake, California                                 (USA)   NE  XCM
27      Greenbriar Challenge, Frederick, Maryland*                        (USA)   NE  XCO
27      Ghost-Bikes XCO, Aarhus, Denmark                                  (Den)    3  XCO
27      Portugal Cup DH, Fafe                                             (Por)    2  DHI
27      British NPS DH #1:  Ae Forest                                     (GBr)   NE  DH

May

2 - 4   Val di Sole Test Event, Commezzadura                              (Ita)    3  DHI/4X
3       Bükkzsérc Cup, Bükkzsérc                                          (Hun)    2  4X
3       Dirt Sweat & Gears 12 hour, Fayetteville, Tennessee*              (USA)   NE  XCM
3 - 4   UCI World Cup XCO 3, Madrid                                       (Spa)  CDM  XCO
3 - 4   Bank BPH Grand Prix - Szczawno Zdroj & 4X Night Race              (Pol)1,2/1  XCO/4X
3 - 4   Idyllwild Spring Challenge, Idyllwild, California*                (USA)   NE  XCO/TT
3 - 4   Mountain States Cup - Chalk Creek Stampede, Nathrop, Colorado     (USA)   NE  XCO/4X/
                                                                                      DS/ST
4       XCM Gran Fondo Costa degli Estruschi, Marina di Bibbona           (Ita)    2  XCM
4       Dirtworks 100km Classic, St Albans, NSW                           (Aus)   NE  XCM
4       Coyote Classic at Avimor, Boise, Idaho*                           (USA)   NE  XCO
4       Norcal #5: Carrera del Toro                                       (USA)   NE  XCO
8       Czech National Cup - XCO, Teplice                                 (Cze)    2  XCO
10      British National Series #2, Drumlanring Castle, Scotland          (GBr)    2  XCO
10      Czech National Cup/Malevil Cup - XCM, Jablonne v Podjestedi       (Cze)    3  XCM
10 - 11 UCI World Cup DHI/4X 1, Maribor                                   (Slo)  CDM  DHI /4X
11      Portugal Cup XCO, Tabua                                           (Por)    3  XCO
11      Benelux Cup - GP Van Vlaanderen, Ronse                            (Bel)    2  XCO
11      XCO Cup Croatia Vodice 2008, Vodice                               (Cro)    2  XCO
11      Ötztaler Bike-Festival, Ötztal-Höhe                               (Aut)    2  XCO
11      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008,Flix  (Spa)    2  XCO
11      Conca d'Oro Bike, Odolo                                           (Ita)    2  XCM
16 - 18 Championnats d'Europe XCO, St-Wendel                              (Ger)   CC  XCO
17      Lisboa Down Town                                                  (Por)    1  DHI
17      Bank BPH Grand Prix MTB - Bielawa                                 (Pol)    2  XCO
17      British National 4X Series, Bridgnorth Shropshire                 (GBr)   NE  4X
17 - 18 Coupe Canada Cup, Bromont, Quebec                                 (Can)  1/2  XCO/DHI
17 - 18 NMBS #3: Santa Ynez National, Los Olivos, California*             (USA)    2  XCO/DHI/DS
                                                                                      ST/SuperD
17 - 18 24 hours of Conyers, Georgia                                      (USA)   NE  XCM
18      British National 4X Championships, Bridgnorth Shropshire          (GBr)   CN  4X
18      Nysa DHI, Jasenak, Vrelo                                          (Cro)    2  DHI
18      Endurance 2008 - XCM, Patarat - San José                          (CRc)  2/3  XCM
18      Stumpjump 2008, Spartanburg, South Carolina*                      (USA)   NE  XCO
18      NSW / ACT Mountain X State Series #2, Goulburn                    (Aus)   NE  4X
18      Watch Valley Bike Cup - Roc du Littoral                           (Swi)   NE  XCO
18      Staatsmeisterschaft Downhill - Austrian National Championships    (Aut)   CN  DHI
18      Norcal #6: Finals                                                 (USA)   NE  XCO
19 - 23 Anaconda MTB Enduro, Northern Territory                           (Aus)   NE  SR
22 - 25 AlpenTour Trophy, Oberaich-Schaldming                             (Aut)    1  XCO
23 - 26 Mountain States Cup - Chile Challenge, Angel Fire*                (USA)    2  DHI/4X/
                                                                                      DS/XC
23 - 25 US Open of Mountain Biking, Vernon, New Jersey                    (USA)   NE  DHI/DS
24      Czech National Cup - XCO, Karlovy Vary                            (Cze)    2  XCO
24      Dirtpark 4X Cup, Komló                                            (Hun)    2  4X
24 - 25 Coupe Canada Cup, Mont Tremblant, Quebec                          (Can)  1/2  XCO/DHI
25      Bundesliga XCO - Bike the Rock, Heubach                           (Ger)   HC  XCO
25      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Gränichen            (Swi)    1  XCO
25      Internazionali d'Italia Val d'Arda Bike, Lugagnano Val d'Arda     (Ita)    1  XCO
25      J Yawatahama International Cross-Country Race, Yawatahama City  (Jpn)    3  XCO
25      IXS German Downhill Cup, Winterberg                               (Ger)    2  DHI/4X
25      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Vall de Lord(Spa)    1  XCO
25      British NPS DH#2: Innerleithen                                    (GBr)    2  DHI
25      Portugal Cup XCO /DHI - Ribeira de Pena                           (Por)  3/2  XCO/DHI
25      Rabobank Stappenbelt MTB Trophy - Apeldoorn                       (Ned)    2  XCO
25      Outsports Cup, Vasilitsa                                          (Gre)    2  XCM
31      10 Under the Ben, Fort William                                    (GBr)   NE  XCM
31      Bank BPH Grand Prix MTB - Naleczow                                (Pol)    2  XCO
31      NUE Series #2: Mohican 100, Ohio                                  (USA)   NE  XCM
31 - 1	IXS Swiss Downhill Cup, Wiriehorn                                 (Swi)    2  DHI
31 - 1  UCI World Cup XCO 4 & DHI/4X 2, Vallnord                          (And)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
31 - 7  Craft Bike Trans Germany                                          (Ger)   SR

June

1       Tabarzer MTB-Marathon, Tabarz                                     (Ger)    2  XCM
1       Monte Generoso Bike Marathon, Mendrisio                           (Swi)    2  XCM
1       Coupe Canada Cup, Hardwood Hills, Ontario                         (Can)    1  XCO
1       Pilis Kupa, Pilisszántó                                           (Hun)    2  XCO
1       Massanutten Hoo Ha, McGaheysville, Virginia*                      (USA)   NE  XCO
1       14th Annual Bump & Grind, Birmingham, Alabama*                    (USA)   NE  XCO
1       CORC 2008-2009 XCO Series #3, Majura Pines                        (Aus)   NE  XCO
1       World Class Marathon, Offenburg                                   (Ger)   NE  XCM
2       Trofeo Citta di Ascoli, Ascoli Piceno                             (Ita)    2  XCO
6 - 8   Mountain States Cup #4, Sol Vista, Colorado*                      (USA)   NE  DS/4X
7 - 8   UCI World Cup XCO 5 & DHI/4X 3, Fort William                      (GBr)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
7 - 8   24 Hours of Big Bear, West Virginia                               (USA)   NE  XCM
8       Elsa Bike Trophy, Estavayer-le-lac                                (Swi)    2  XCM
8       Bardonecchia Mountain Classic, Bardonecchia                       (Ita)    2  XCM
8       Sundown International MTB Cup - Ouro Branco                       (Bra)    2  XCO
8       Roc d'Oc, Gruissan                                                (Fra)    1  XCM
8       Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Vall del GES           (Spa)    3  XCM
8       Open de Espańa - Maxxis - Villafranca                             (Spa)    2  XCO
8       Coupe Canada Cup, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC                             (Can)    2  XCO
12      Itera Cup, Moscow region                                          (Rus)    1  XCO
13      Endurance 2008 - XCM, Atenas-Alajuela                             (CRc)    3  XCM
14      NUE Series #3:  Lumberjack 100, Michigan                          (USA)   NE  XCM
14      Internazionali d'Italia - Vermiglio Cross Country, Vermiglio      (Ita)    2  XCO
14 - 15 Czech National Cup - XCO-DHI, Spindleruv mlyn                     (Cze)    1  XCO/DHI
14 - 15 Subaru Cup, Mt. Morris, Wisconsin*                                (USA)   NE  XCO
14 - 15 Appalachian Classic, Grantsville, West Virginia                   (USA)   NE  XCO/ST/TT
14      Test of Metal, Squamish                                           (Can)   NE  XCM
15      Kisnána Kupa, Kisnána                                             (Hun)    2  XCO
15      Championnats d'Europe / European Championships Marathon, Albstadt (Ger)   CC  XCM
15      Vojvodina MTB Trophy, Novi Sad                                    (Sbr)    2  XCO
15      Maxxis Cup International DHI, Vigo                                (Spa)    1  DHI
15      Österreich Grand Prix 2008, Windhaag bei Perg                     (Aut)    1  XCO
15     	Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Berriz  (Spa)   NE  XCO
15      Velomarket CSKA Cup, Moscow region                                (Rus)    1  XCO
15      Down Hill Itabirito, Itabirito - MG                               (Bra)    3  DHI
15      Dirty Dawg, Mountain Lake, Virginia                               (USA)   NE  XCO/XCM
15      Stoopid 50, State College, Pennsylvania                           (USA)   NE  XCM
17 - 22 UCI XCO/DHI/4X World Championships, Commezzadura - Val di Sole    (Ita)   CM  XCO/DHI/4X
20 - 22 3rd Annual Capital Cup at Wisp, McHenry, Maryland*                (USA)   NE  DHI/DS
21      Cowbell Challenge 12 hour, Charlotte, North Carolina*             (USA)   NE  XCM
22      Blackwater Bikes West Virginia Championship (WVMBA #8)            (USA)   NE  XCO
22      Black Forest Ultra Bike Marathon, Kirchzarten                     (Ger)    2  XCM
22      Dawg Dayz MTB Classic, North Little Rock, Arkansas*               (USA)   NE  XCO
27      Cappadocia Mountaing Bike Festival, Göreme                        (Tur)    1  XCO
28      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Champéry             (Swi)    1  XCO
28 - 29 NMBS #4: Deer Valley National, Park City, Utah*                   (USA)    1  XCO/DHI/DS
                                                                                      ST/SuperD
28 - 29 KitzAlpBike Marathon + Cross-Country, Kirchberg / Klausen         (Aut)    1  XCO/XCM
28 - 29 Coupe Canada Cup, Kamloops, British Columbia                      (Can)    2  XCO
28 - 29 MTB Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer                                        (Ned)    1  XCO
28 - 29 IXS European Downhill Cup, Thale                                  (Ger)    2  DHI
28 - 4  BC Bike                                                           (Can)   SR
29      EKS Goldenrace, Schleitheim                                       (Swi)    2  XCM
29      Grand Prix Dohnany, Dohnany                                       (Svk)    2  XCO
29      Internationaler Spessart-Bike Marathon, Frammersbach              (Ger)    1  XCM
29      Cappadocia Mountain Bike Festival, Urgüp                          (Tur)    1  XCO
29      Outsports Cup, Portaria                                           (Gre)    2  XCO
29      G.P. Ravne Na Korokem, Ravne                                      (Slo)    2  XCO
29      Portugal Cup DH, Sertă /Oleiros                                   (Por)    2  DHI
29      Cascade Creampuff 100, Oregon                                     (USA)   NE  XCM

July

4       US National Marathon Championships, Breckenridge, Colorado*       (USA)   CN  XCM
5       Coupe Canada Cup, Canmore, Alberta                                (Can)    1  XCO
5 - 6   Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country - Descente, Les Orres  (Fra)    1  XCO/DHI
5 - 6   IXS European DH Cup, Scuol                                        (Swi)  1/2  DHI
6       UCI Marathon World Championships, Villabassa                      (Ita)   CM  XCM
6       British NPS DH#3: Fort William                                    (GBr)    2  DHI
6       Portugal Cup DHI/XCO, Porto de Mos                                (Por)  3/2  XCO/DHI
6       DINO Series - North Vernon, Indiana                               (USA)   NE  XCO
11 - 13 Mountain States Cup, Blast the Mass, Snowmass Village*            (USA)    1  DHI/4X/
                                                                                      DS/XCO
12      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Savognin             (Swi)    2  XCO
12 - 13 Championnats d'Europe DHI, Caspoggio in Valmalenco                (Ita)   CC  DHI
12 - 13 La Traversee de l'Oisans, Les 2 Alpes - Bourg d'Oisans            (Fra)    1  XCM
12 - 13 Canadian National Championships, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec         (Can)   CN  DHI
12 - 13 NMBS #5: East Coast National, Windham, New York*                  (USA)   NE  XCO/DHI/DS
                                                                                      ST/SuperD
13      Open de Espańa - Maxxis, Elche                                    (Spa)    2  XCO
13      Bike & Fun - Festival Saalhausen, Saalhausen                      (Ger)    2  XCO
13      Endurance 2008, Atenas-Alajuela                                   (CRc)  3/2  XCM
13      Czech National Championships, Velke Losiny                        (Cze)   CN  XCO
13      Trofei Montenegro, Bjelo Polje                                    (Mne)    2  XCO
13      CORC Series #4:  Sutton Rd                                        (Aus)   NE  XCO
13      Cardiac Classic, Burnaby, British Columbia                        (Can)   NE  XCO
17 - 20 US National Championships, Mt. Snow, Vermont*                     (USA)   CN  XCO/DHI/
                                                                                      4X/DS
18 - 20 French National Championships, Serre-Chevalier, Provence          (Fra)   CN  XCO/DHI/4X
19      NUE Series #4: Breckenridge 100, Colorado                         (USA)   NE  XCM
19      Cyprus National Championships, Troodos Mountains                  (Cyp)   CN  XCO
19 - 20 Canadian National Championships, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec         (Can)   CN  XCO
19 - 20 Swiss National Championships, Seon                                (Swi)   CN  XCO
19 - 20 German National Championships, St. Märgen                         (Ger)   CN  XCO
19 - 26 Jeantex TransAlp, Germany to Italy                                (Ger)   NE  SR
20      British National XC Championships, Crow Hill                      (GBr)   CN  XCO
20      British National DH Championships, Bala                           (GBr)   CN  DHI
20      Dutch National Championships                                      (Ned)   CN  XCO
20      Danish National Championships                                     (Den)   CN  XCO
20      Hungary National Championships                                    (Hun)   CN  XCO
26      NUE Series #5: Wilderness 100, Pennsylvania                       (USA)   NE  XCM
26      Galena Grinder, Ketchum, Idaho*                                   (USA)   NE  XCM
26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 6 & DHI/4X 4, Monte-Saint-Anne, Quebec          (Can)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
26 - 27 Latino Americano Cup, Cuenca                                      (Ecu)    2  XCO/DHI/4X
26 - 27 Benelux Cup, Habay-la-Neuve                                       (Bel)    2  XCO
26 - 27 Drop Down, Canazei, Val di Fassa (Trento)                         (Ita)    3  DHI
26 - 27 24 hours of Adrenalin World Championships                         (Can)   NE  XCM
27      Castaneda - Cantabria                                             (Spa)   NE  XCO
27      Outsports Cup, 	Elati Trikala                                     (Gre)    2  XCM
27      XCM Tour de l'Assietta 2007, Sestriere                            (Ita)    2  XCM
27      Ultra Maratona de MTB - Caminho da Fé                             (Bra)    3  XCM
27      Scandanavian Open, Svarstad                                       (Nor)    2  XCO

August

1 - 3   Mountain States Cup - Full Tilt, Telluride, Colorado*             (USA)   NE  DHI/DS/XCO
6 - 8   Mountain States Cup, Sol Vista, Colorado*                         (USA)   NE  DHI/DS/
                                                                                      SD/XCO
2       Ischgl Ironbike, Ischgl                                           (Aut)    1  XCM
2       Ostravsky Chachar, Ostrava                                        (Cze)    2  XCO
2       Adidas Slopestyle, Saalbach Hinterglemm                           (Aut)   NE
2 - 3   UCI World Cup XCO 7 & DHI/4X 5, Bromont, Quebec                   (Can)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
2 - 3   US National 24 hour Championships, 9 Mile, Wasau, Wisconsin*      (USA)   CN  XCM
3       Sundown International MTB Cup, Congonhas                          (Bra)    2  XCM
3       Downhill Rennen in Rittershausen                                  (Ger)    2  DHI
3       South African Marathon National Championship, Stellenbosch        (RSA)   CN  XCM
3       CORC Series #5:  Kowen Homestead                                  (Aus)   NE  XCO
3       NSW / ACT Mountain X State Series #4, Mt. Stromlo, Canberra       (Aus)   NE  4X
7 - 12  L'Hexagonal Tour de France VTT, Vittel - Evry                     (Fra)   S1  XCO
9       Leadville 100, Leadville, Colorado                                (USA)   NE  XCM
9 - 10  IXS European DH Cup, Chatel (Haute-Savoie)                        (Fra)    2  DHI
10      Montmartre Downtown, Paris Montmartre                             (Fra)    1  DHI
10      British NPS DH#4: Moelfre                                         (GBr)    2  DHI
10 - 16 TransRockies                                                      (Can)   NE  SR
16      NUE Series #4: Fool's Gold 100, Georgia                           (USA)   NE  XCM
16      Bank BPH Grand Prix MTB - Jelenia Gora                            (Pol)    2  XCO
16 - 17 IXS swiss downhillcup, Klosters                                   (Swi)    2  DHI
17      Coupe de France VTT XC & Descente & 4X Nationals, OZ en Oisans    (Fra)    1  DHI/XCO
17      Eiger Bike Challenge, Grindelwald                                 (Swi)    2  XCM
17      Downhill am Inselberg, Tabarz                                     (Ger)    1  DHI
17 - 23 TransWales 2008                                                   (GBr)   NE  SR
21 - 24 American Mountain Bike Classic, Brianhead, Utah                   (USA)   NE  SR
22 - 23 JEUX OLYMPIQUES XCO / OLYMPIC GAMES XC, Beijing                   (Chn)   JO  XCO
23      Grand Raid, Verbier-Hérémence-Evolčne-Grimentz (VS)               (Swi)    1  XCM
23 - 24 Singlespeed World Championships, Napa, California                 (USA)   CM  XCO
24      IXS German Downhill Cup, Ilmenau                                  (Ger)    2  DHI
24      Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, Montgenevre                (Fra)    1  DHI
24      Coupe Canada Cup, Sun Peaks, British Columbia                     (Can)    2  DHI
29 - 30 Mountain States Cup Gravity Finals, Sol Vista, Colorado*          (USA)   NE  DHI/DS
30      National Park Bike Marathon, Engadin - Val Müstair, Livigno       (Swi)    2  XCM
27 - 31 Championnats Masters Mondiaux, Praloup                            (Fra)   CM  XCO/DHI
30 - 31 UCI World Cup XCO 8 & DHI/4X 6, Canberra                          (Aus)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
30 - 31 Laddies Loppet, Callaway, Minnesota*                              (USA)   NE  XCO/ST/SR
30 - 1  NMBS #6:  Finals, Brian Head, Utah*                               (USA)    2  XCO/DHI/
                                                                                      4XorDS/
                                                                                      ST/SuperD
31      NUE Series #5: Shenandoah Mountain 100, Virginia                  (USA)   NE  XCM
31      Inox Bike, Timotio                                                (Bra)    2  XCM
31      MTB Cross Country Rund um den Roadlberg, Keck                     (Aut)    3  XCO
31      Whiteface 3rd Annual 5km Downhill, Wilmington, NY*                (USA)   NE  DHI

September

6       NUE Series #6 (Finals): Tahoe - Sierra 100, California            (USA)   NE  XCM
6       Czech National Cup - XCO, Kurim                                   (Cze)    2  XCO
6 - 7   The Fall Classic, Breckenridge, Colorado*                         (USA)   NE  XCO/XCM
6 - 7   Copa Chile - Lo Prado, Santiago - Circuito Lo Prado               (Chi)    2  XCO / DHI
6 - 7   Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country, Chamonix              (Fra)    2  XCO
7       Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Bern                 (Swi)   HC  XCO
7       Benelux Cup - Margraten, Margraten                                (Ned)    1  XCO
7       Open de Espańa - Maxxis, Lorca                                    (Spa)    2  XCO
7       Outsports Cup Final, Nimfeo Florina                               (Gre)    1  XCM
13      Chequamegon 40, Cable, Wisconsin                                  (USA)   NE  XCO
13 - 14 UCI World Cup XCO 9 & DHI/4X 7, Schladming                        (Aut)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
13 - 14 IXS swiss downhillcup, Verbier                                    (Swi)    2  DHI
14      O-tour bike obwalden, Alpnach                                     (Swi)    2  XCM
14      Val di Fassa Bike, Moena                                          (Ita)    2  XCM
19 - 20 Jeep 48Straight, The Canyons, Park City, Utah                     (USA)   NE  DHI
19 - 21 Crank the Shield, Ontario                                         (Can)   NE  SR
19 - 21 Cactus Cup, Las Vegas, Nevada                                     (USA)   NE  SR
20 - 21 Payson Stampede 24 hour, Payson, Arizona*                         (USA)   NE  XCM
20      Red Bull Burner, Angel Fire, New Mexico                           (USA)   NE  DHI
21      Coffs Mountain Marathon                                           (Aus)   NE  XCM
21      La Forestičre, Lamoura - Arbent                                   (Fra)    2  XCM
21      Portugal Cup XCO & DHI, Guimaraes                                 (POr)  3/2  XCO/DHI
21      SEB Tartu Rattamaraton, Otepää - Elva                             (Est)    1  XCM
21      Bundesliga XCO, Bad Salzdetfurth                                  (Ger)    1  XCO
21      G.P. Roel Paulissen, Genk (Winterslag)                            (Bel)    1  XCO
21      IXS Downhill Cup Leogang, Leogang                                 (Aut)  2/1  DHI
21      Championnats d'Europe Masters XCM, Graz-Stattegg                  (Aut)  CCM  XCM
21      Adamello Bike, Pontedilegno BS                                    (Ita)    2  XCM
21      Scottish Cross-Country Series, Peebles, Tweed Valley              (GBr)    2  XCO
21      Copa Endurance 2008 - XCM, Arenal - Guanacaste                    (CRc)  2/3  XCM
27      SC ISD Cup, Donetsk                                               (Ukr)    2  XCO
28      IXS German Downhill Cup, Bad Wildbad                              (Ger)    2  DHI
28      Gimondibike, Iseo                                                 (Ita)    2  XCP
28      Descenso MTB Intern. De Galdakao, Galdakao                        (Spa)    3  DHI
28      Parenzana, Istarske Toplice                                       (Cro)    1  XCM
28      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Ibiza       (Spa)    1  XCO
28      German Marathon National Championships, Singen                    (Ger)   CN  XCM

October

3 - 5   El Reto de Quetzal                                                (Gua)   NE  SR 
4       Fat Face Urban Dowhnhill, Scarborough                             (GBr)    2  DHI
4 - 5   IXS swiss downhillcup, Bellwald                                   (Swi)    2  DHI
4 - 5   UCI World Cup XCM 2, Ornans                                       (Fra)  CDM  XCM
4 - 5   Copa Chile - La Serena - Circuito Cerro Grande                    (Chi)    2  XCO/DHI
5       Casino Hondsrug Classic, Gieten                                   (Ned)    1  XCO
5       Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Calaf       (Spa)    2  XCO
5       Yellomundee Grand Prix                                            (Aus)   NE  XCM
9 - 12  Volta a Santa Catarina em Mountain Bike, Joinville - SC           (Bra)    2  XCO
11 - 12 24 Hours of Moab, Moab, Utah                                      (USA)   NE  XCM
10 - 12 Roc d'Azur, Frejus - Roquebrune-sur-Argens                        (Fra)   HC  XCM/XCP
11 - 12 Scott 24 hour Australian Championship, Canberra                   (Aus)   NE  XCM
12      Bart Brentjens Challenge, Eijsden                                 (Ned)    1  XCM
12      12th Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya                         (Tur)    1  XCO
12      Wigwam MTB Challenge, Sheboygan, Wisconsin                        (USA)   NE  XCO
17 - 19 Costa Rica Trophy Bike                                            (CRc)   NE  SR
18      RED ASS Australian 4X Series Round #1, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW   (Aus)   NE  4X
18      Asishove MTB Challenge, Pinetown                                  (RSa)   NE  XCO
18 - 19 Copa Chile - Huinganal, Santiago - Circuito Huinganal             (Chi)    1  XCO/DHI
19      RED ASS Australian 4X Series Round #2, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW   (Aus)   NE  4X
21 - 30 Crocodile Trophy                                                  (Aus)   SR  
24 - 26 US National Collegiate Championships, Banner Elk, North Carolina  (USA)   CN  XCO/DHI/
                                                                                      4XorDS
24 - 25 Jeep 48 Straight, San Luis Obispo, California                     (USA)   NE  DHI
25 - 26 Piney Hills Classic*, Ruston, Louisiana                           (USA)   NE  XCO
25      National MTB Oktoberfest*, Davidson, North Carolina               (USA)   NE  XCM

November

1 - 2   Australian National Series #1, Eagle Mountain Bike Park, Adelaide  (Aus)   NE  XCO/XCC/
DH
5 - 8   Baja Epic                                                         (Mex)   NE  SR
6 - 10  Asian Mountain Bike Championships 2008, Kathmandu                 (Nep)   CC  XCO/DHI
8       Iceman Cometh                                                     (USA)   NE  XCO
8 - 9   Copa Chile - Concepción - Circuito Cerro Caracol                  (Chi)    2  XCO/DHI
8       Vaude Highland Fling, Bundanoon                                   (Aus)   NE  XCM
9       Rocky Hill Roundup, Smithville, Texas                             (USA)   NE  XCO
12 - 15 La Ruta de los Conquistadores                                     (CRc)   NE  SR
22 - 23 Copa Chile - Lo Barnechea, Santiago - Circuito Lo Barnechea       (Chi)    2  XCO/DHI
29-30   Vuelta al Cotopaxi                                                (Ecu)   NE  SR
29 - 30 Australian National Series #2, Illinbah via Canungra, Gold Coast  (Aus)   NE  XCO/4X/
                                                                                      XCC/DHI 

December

13 - 14 Australian National Series #3, You Yang MTB Park, Geelong, VIC    (Aus)   NE  XCO/XCC/
                                                                                      DHI

Codes

XCO = Cross Country
XCM = Marathon Cross Country (or 12 or 24 hour race)
XCC = Cross country crit or short track
DHI = Down Hill
4X = Four-cross/mountain cross - Four-rider elimination on the same course
DL = Dual - Two-rider elimination on the same course
DS = Dual slalom - Two-rider elimination on parallel courses
PP = Point-to-point
SS = Singlespeed
CN = National championships
CM = World championships
CDM = World Cup
CM = Continental championships
S1 = Major stage race
S2 = Minor stage race
SR = Stage race (with no UCI points)
HC = Very major single day mountain bike race
1 = Major single day mountain bike race
2 = Minor single day mountain bike race
NE = National Event
JO = Olympic Games (Jeux Olympiques)
* = US National Mountain Bike Calendar