ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MENDRISIO 2009

NEWS BULLETIN

NEWS BULLETIN

2009 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mendrisio – Switzerland

From Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th September 2009

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The Road World Championships will take place from 22nd to 27th September in Mendrisio (Switzerland), the
main town in the southern-most region in Canton Ticino; it is on the important road link leading from the
St.Gothard Pass towards Italy.
Set between two mountains with wonderful views, Monte San Giorgio, on the UNESCO World Heritage List
since 2003, and Monte Generoso, Mendrisio is the seat of the Academy of Architecture and has an
interesting historical centre.
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In 2009 this charming town and Canton Ticino will welcome the 76 edition of the UCI Road World
Championships.

1. HOW TO REACH MENDRISIO

Mendrisio is 230 km far from Zürich (Switzerland) and 60 km far from Milano (Italy)

You can reach it:

BY AIR

- Airport of Lugano-Agno (22 km far – 0h20) – www.lugano-airport.ch

- Airport of Zürich (240 km far – 2h45) – www.zurich-airport.ch
- Airport of Milan-Malpensa (69 km far – 0h50) – www.sea-aeroportmilano.it

BY TRAIN

Railway station of Mendrisio – www.sbb.ch

BY CAR

Canton Ticino is connected with motorways

- A4-A2 from Zürich
- A9 from Milano

ORGANISING COMMITTEE OFFICIAL CARRIER

Autopostale Svizzera is the official provider of Mendrisio 09 Organising Committee for people carrier. It
remains at your disposal for groups or individuals pick-up from different airports and sites (with admission
charge).

Contact :

Mr Gianmichele Zeolla ou Mrs Dunja Moioli

AutoPostale Svizzera SA
Regione Ticino
Viale Stazione 33
Casela Postale 1859
CH – 6501 Bellinzona
Switzerland
Tél. +41 58 448 36 36
Fax. +41 58 667 34 45
Email: vacanze@autopostale.ch
www.autopostale.ch

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2. ACCOMODATION IN MENDRISIO

Official agent of the Organisation Committee

Oad Reizen B.V.
Sport et Special Events
Burgemeester van der Borchstraat 2
7451 CH Holten – Netherlands
Tél. +31 548 37 77 55
Fax. +31 548 37 77 78
Email : sportevent@oad.nl
www.oad.nl/mendrisio09

UCI OFFICIAL HOTEL

Villa Castagnola
Viale Castagnola, 31
CH – 6906 Lugano
Tél. +41 (0)91 973 25 55
Fax. +41 (0)91 973 25 50
Email : info@villacastagnola.com
www.villacastagnola.com

UCI CONGRESS
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Friday 25 September / 9h00-13h00
Sala Aula Magna
Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI)
Via Giuseppe Buffi, 13
Lugano

3. COMMISSAIRES’ PANEL

Alexander DONIKE (GER) President

Hecto ARCILA ECHEVERRY (COL) Member
Frederick C.CHAN (HKG) Member
Christian CHARPIGNY (FRA) Member
Sandro COCCIONI (ITA) Member
Pierre CURCHOD (SUI) Member
Luc GEYSEN (BEL) Member

TECHNICAL DELEGATE
Charly MOTTET (FRA)

OFFICIAL DOCTOR
Mario ZORZOLI (SUI)

DOPING CONTROL OFFICERS (DCO)

Paul-André DUBOSSON (SUI)
Enrique GONZALEZ MARTINEZ (ESP)

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4. REGISTRATION FOR NATIONAL FEDERATIONS

Each National Federation has received a “login” and a “password” in order to register their riders, officials
and accompanists directly via the website: www.uci.ch

All entries should be received by:

- 9th September 2009 : for all categories except for Men Elite
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- 16 September 2009 : for Men Elite

Any Federations that do not have Internet connection can contact the Road Department to determine how to
register their riders.

5. VISAS

For National Federations who need a Visa, an official invitation issued by the Mendrisio OC is required.
Please send your request of official invitation (for visa applications) to the incoming office of the organisation
committee at the following address:

Associazione Mendrisio 09
Via Maspoli 15
CH – 6850 Mendrisio
Tél. +41 91 640 90 00
Fax. +41 91 640 90 09
Email : admin@mendrisio09.ch

Further information on the visa applications can also be obtained from the Swiss embassy in your country.

6. ACCREDITATIONS

Media/TV/Radio, UCI teams and organisers, future World Championships organisers, UCI sponsors have
received a “login” and a “password” in order to request accreditation directly via the Internet:
http://uci.wingsmedia.it

Opening date: 13th July 2009

Closing date for on-line accreditation request: 10th September 2009

Some accreditations give access to the UCI Lounge.

The UCI Lounge area is a privileged space of meetings whose access is reserved to the family of cycling.
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Located on the start/finish site, it is open on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, during the
competitions. In addition to the UCI members, National Federations members and UCI guests, the following
categories have access there:

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Category Nb badges Remarks

ProTour organisers 2

UCI Road Cup organisers 2 Organisers of UCI Women Road

World Cup, UCI Under 23 Nations
Cup, UCI Juniors Nations Cup
Organising Committee Road World 12
Championships N+1

Organising Committee Road World 6

Championships N+2

Candidates for organisation of the UCI Road 2

World Championships N+3

Future Organising Committee for World 2

Championships N+1 (other disciplines)
ProTeams 6

UCI Professionnal Continental Teams 2

UCI Continental Teams 2

UCI Women’s Teams 2

UCI Sponsors Depending of category

Each additional badge will be invoiced 450€.

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Accreditations requests will not be allowed after September 10 except in case of extreme necessity.

Accreditations withdrawal:

Accreditation Centre is located:

Hôtel Coronado
Via Borromini, 10 - Mendrisio

Opening hours:

Date Morning Afternoon

Sunday 20th September 9.00-19.00
Monday 21st September 9.00-18.30
Tuesday 22nd September 9.00-18.00
Wednesday 23rd September 9.00-18.00
Thursday 24th September 9.00-18.30
Friday 25th September 9.00-18.00
Saturday 26th September 9.00-18.00
Sunday 27th September 8.00-10.00

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7. UCI HOSPITALITY

The UCI Lounge area is a privileged space of meetings whose access is reserved to the family of cycling.
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Located on the start/finish site, it is open on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, during the
competitions.
For any further information, you can contact Sidonie Gex-Fabry at the UCI Road Department:
Tél. +41 24 468 58 11
Fax. +41 24 468 58 12
Email: sidonie.gex-fabry@uci.ch

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

Climate : Average temperature in September : min. 12°C, maxi. 24°C

Time zone : GMT + 1
Voltage : 220V – swiss plug (euro plug CEE 7/16 is fitted)
Currency: CHF (Swiss Franc)
Mobile: European Connection

9. ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Associazione Mendrisio 09
Via Maspoli 15
CH – 6850 Mendrisio
Tél. +41 91 640 90 00
Fax. +41 91 640 90 09
Email : admin@mendrisio09.ch
Internet : www.mendrisio09.ch

10. UCI

The UCI Road Department remain at your disposal for any additional information. You can contact them on
the contact hereafter:
Philippe Chevallier, Road Department Manager - philippe.chevallier@uci.ch
Marc Chovelon, Sports Coordinator - Road - marc.chovelon@uci.ch
Philippe Colliou, Organisation Coordinator - Road - philippe.colliou@uci.ch

Tél. +41 24 468 58 11

Fax. +41 24 468 58 12
Internet : www.uci.ch

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