Opening of Yvelines Mountain Bike Park to Public Following Paris 2024 Olympic Games on 17 May
hey there! you're in for an exciting cycling adventure! starting next may 17th, you'll be able to ride on the very same Olympic MTB track as your cycling heroes in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, west of Paris. As a legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Elancourt hill in the Yvelines department will now serve as a public and free MTB park. The park has been named "Pauline Ferrand-Prévot park," in honor of the MTB champion who clinched the gold medal last July.
Various tracks will be open to the public, including the Olympic track. In total, this park features 12 km of walking paths and 10 km of MTB tracks. Yvan Clolus, MTB coach at the French Cycling Federation, shared, "We really wanted to keep the MTB stadium spirit. The athlete who wants to ride on the Olympic track can do so, and those who don't feel up to that level can use part of it and avoid the most difficult moments."
Clolus continued, "It's really great because it's not just the Games for high-level athletes, it's the Games for everyone. It's the taxpayer who made these Games possible, and now they can come and ride on what they contributed to." For the opening of the MTB park on May 17th, three Olympic cyclists will be present, including BMX racing champion Joris Daudet and BMX freestyle bronze medalist Anthony Jeanjean.
However, it's important to note that the information provided suggests there may not be a dedicated "Pauline Ferrand-Prévot MTB Park" in this location. Paris 2024 Olympic Mountain Bike Events were held in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, but there are no records of a permanent facility bearing her name. For current information regarding May 2023 events, access policies, and official opening, it’s recommended to contact the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome or France Cyclisme. The mountain bike course used for Paris 2024 (Elancourt Hill) has historically been accessible for training when not reserved for competitions, although formal arrangements are not specified. So, gear up and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Experience the Olympic MTB track, just like the champions, at the Elancourt hill in Yvelines, open to the public starting May 17th. The retired French MTB champion, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, has inspired the naming of the park, although it seems there may not be a dedicated "Pauline Ferrand-Prévot MTB Park". For updated information regarding the May 2023 events, access policies, and official opening, contact the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome or France Cyclisme. Join the sports adventure where everyone can be an Olympic cyclist!
