The UCI Mountain Bike World Series will not be returning to Fort William in 2025, with organisers opting for rounds in Brazil, Italy and USA instead.
A spokesperson for the UCI Mountain Bike World Series said: "Fort William will always be an iconic international mountain biking venue.
"Its absence from the 2025 calendar does not in any way diminish its importance, but rather reflects the need to make space for other locations also vying to become part of the sport’s rich history.
"We will always be delighted to see Fort William in future calendars, and we look forward to returning to such an iconic venue."
Nevis Range is not involved in organising the event, or any negotiations around where stages are held, while EventScotland, Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise have provided funding over the years.
A spokesperson for the above named event partners said: "Fort William has been a proud part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup for more than 20 years, playing a hugely important role in highlighting Scotland and Lochaber as a world class destination for mountain biking.
“Whilst we are disappointed the event won’t be held in the Highlands in 2025, we are committed to working with the event organisers Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to secure future editions of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series for Fort William.
"We will continue to explore other opportunities at this world class site that will allow further growth of sporting events for all ages in the Outdoor Capital of the UK."
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