The second National Amateur Mountain Bike Championship - IRCtire Cup 2025 is organized by the Vietnam Cycling and Motor Sports Federation in collaboration with Minh Viet Media and Trade Company (MVAgency), with the main sponsorship of the IRC Tire brand.
IRC Tire Cup 2025: Maintaining its appeal thanks to quality.
Following the unexpected success of its inaugural season in Hoa Binh in 2024, the IRCtire Cup quickly built trust and became one of the most anticipated events in the mountain biking community.
Continuing to provide a healthy playing field, this tournament attracted strong interest thanks to its increased scale and clear demonstration of professionalism in its organization.
As proof of the competition's popularity, the event attracted nearly 200 athletes from across the country.
They are seasoned racers with years of experience, as well as promising young talents. Together, they created a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere, showcasing intense sportsmanship and a willingness to push boundaries.
The tournament once again affirmed its role as a platform for community connection, creating opportunities for athletes and clubs to interact, learn, and share their boundless passion for mountain biking.
With an attractive total prize value including cash and many tailored gifts for mountain bikers, the IRCTire Cup 2025 not only honors the winners but also serves as a great encouragement for the competitive spirit of all athletes.
Each award is a recognition of the effort, skill, and unwavering determination demonstrated with every turn of the wheel.
The route and competition categories are full of excitement.
The IRCTire Cup 2025 is organized in the format of an Olympic Cross-Country Race (XCO). The race takes place on a diverse terrain course in Son Tien Tourist Area, Dong Nai, where the natural landscape is attractive to racers with hills, trees, and many rocky curves.
The drivers need not only excellent physical fitness but also skillful situational awareness and expert vehicle control.
BTC designed the race track with a full range of terrain: seemingly impossible steep inclines, sudden sharp turns, and narrow trails interspersed with gravel and rocks.
Each obstacle is a test of skill, forcing racers to devise sound strategies to conserve energy and accelerate at the right moment. The drama is heightened by spectacular bursts of speed, steep descents, and a nail-biting race to the finish line.
The tournament is divided into 5 age categories, ensuring fairness and high competitiveness: Young Men (15-30 years old) and Middle Men (31-45 years old): Competing on a 28.0km course, a true test of endurance and speed.
Men (46 years and older), Young Women (under 40 years), and Senior Women (41 years and older): Compete in the exciting 21.2km race.
Notably, this season also marks the expansion of the IRCTire Cup 2025 with the addition of two new categories.
For the first time, the Organizing Committee has created a safe and engaging playground with a competition category specifically for KID athletes aged 9-15, aiming to nurture talent and develop the young mountain biking community.
In addition, the tournament also features a special award for athletes competing with IRC Tires – a category designed to allow athletes to directly test and confirm the superior quality of the product on a real race track.
As scheduled, the tournament officially opened at 7:00 AM on December 14th. After hours of fierce competition, the tournament found its most deserving champions in both individual and team categories.
First place in the women's category went to athlete Ton Hoang Khanh Lan. Meanwhile, the men's categories saw intense competition between the senior, middle-aged, and junior male groups.
First place went to Nguyen Van Nghia, Ho Phuoc Nghia, and Nguyen Thanh Dien. As the first contestant to finish in the KID race, Tran Thanh Tung won the championship trophy.
A tournament of enduring values.
Besides the intense competitions, the IRC Tire Cup has also successfully spread meaningful values. The tournament has contributed to raising awareness and encouraging people to use bicycles more often, promoting a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
In particular, the IRC Tire Cup has encouraged the use of mountain biking as a form of green tourism, promoting the development of sustainable social values and showcasing the beauty of the country.
The Organizing Committee donated nearly 30 million VND from the sale of athletes' BIBs to support people in Central Vietnam affected by floods and storms.
This activity demonstrates the tournament's sense of social responsibility, while also spreading the values of sharing, community bonding, and the humanitarian significance that IRCtire Cup aims for alongside its sporting activities.
Concluding a hugely successful season, the IRCtire Cup 2025 has left a lasting impression on the cycling community and fans alike.
With its professional organization, strict refereeing, and the fairplay spirit of the athletes, the tournament once again affirmed its position, contributing to the development of mountain biking in Vietnam, improving health and strengthening the willpower of the younger generation.
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