We’ve run details of the World Cup event at Fort William before, buyt here’s the latest news straight from the organisers of the Fort William DH World Cup:

“Hello to everyone. A great deal of work is being carried out at the Nevis
Range ski area, both on the existing downhill track and the new 4-cross
track, to guarantee a truly exciting World Cup in June. See the news section
of the website for the latest pics! I
hope you’ve all got your tickets and accommodation sorted out for the World
Cup. If not, the ticket hotline is 01397 705825 – what are you waiting for?!

Because of the influx of spectators into a relatively remote and
environmentally sensitive location, there are some important issues to
consider. If you are coming up to Fort William for the World Cup, the
following information should help you have an enjoyable and memorable
time…

If you are driving from the South, bear in mind that this is the Queen’s
Golden Jubilee weekend and traffic is likely to be heavy. There are no
motorways north of Perth if coming from the south east or just north of
Glasgow coming from the south west so plan extra time for your journey.
Basic road directions are on the website (www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk) and
AA signs will be in place from the A9 at Dalwhinnie and the A82 at
Ballachulish. Public transport contacts are also listed on the website.

There will be no spectator parking in the large Nevis Range car park, which
will be taken over by the World Cup village. Paid for parking is available
in the Auction Mart car park, about 1km from the World Cup village, on the
Nevis Range access road. A shuttle bus will run between this parking and the
World Cup village.

When this parking area is full, or if you are coming from Fort William, you
will be directed to an alternative Free Park and Ride at the Lochaber High
School, located at the junction with the A830 Road to the Isles.

Free buses will run between a number of locations in Fort William, all
parking areas and the World Cup village. The timetable and pickup points
will be published on the website in the run up to the event.

You must remember to bring your tickets! As well as allowing you up the
gondola (if appropriate), they allow you into the World Cup village area and
provide access to the course.

The Nevis Range Gondola is the principal means of accessing the top of the
course. Due to the number of riders, support staff, officials and media, who
will be given priority access, we anticipate a number of very busy periods
when some queuing will be inevitable. We advise you to plan your use of the
gondola carefully. Do not leave it too late if you want to watch the action
on the top section of the course.

Please be aware that because of the large number of riders using the
Gondola, the seats may be muddy at times.

Spectators will not be able to take their bikes up the gondola.

The event programme, produced by Shred magazine, will be supplied to you on
arrival. Start lists for the days racing will also be available.

Please note the following change to the provisional timings printed on the
reverse of your tickets for the 4-cross World Cup on Saturday:

16.45-17.45 4-Cross Qualification

19.15-19.30 Awards Ceremony 4-Cross

Everyone hopes that the 1st and 2nd June will be blessed with glorious
Highland weather – but if it isn’t, then come prepared! You will be going on
to one of the highest mountains in Britain and the weather can change very
suddenly. Even if the forecast is good, bring an extra layer of clothes as
well as waterproofs. Both DH and 4-X courses are on a rugged mountainside so
sturdy, waterproof footwear (such as hiking boots) is advisable.

As a mountain bike enthusiast you’ll know what to expect in terms of the
action on the courses. Help us make that action as safe and accessible to
spectators as possible by always obeying signs and marshal directions –
especially if crossing the course – and keeping outside taped areas.
Most of the course is accessible, although the lower section is more
restricted, so always follow the marked routes.

It is very important for the future of mountain biking in the Highlands that
you carry any litter or rubbish to the bottom of the course and dispose of
it responsibly in the bins provided.

The Downhill course will be closed from Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June. It
is hoped that the course will re-open after mid-day on Monday 3 June. This
will depend on the amount of work required to the course following the World
Cup.

For all the latest news and updates, keep checking out the
website.

I look forward to seeing you all in Fort William for a great weekend!”