2011 World Cup to happen without Houffalize round

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Belgian round may move to another location

José Hermida (Multivan Merida Biking Team), on his way to his sixth career World Cup win

José Hermida (Multivan Merida Biking Team), on his way to his sixth career World Cup win (Image credit: Tour of Japan)

Houffalize, Belgium, will not be a stop on the 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup according to an article by hln.be. The popular venue will not return for a 19th edition because, according to the UCI, the race's organization can not meet World Cup event standards.

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Sue George

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.