Riyadh was due to host the 2026 Urban Cycling World Championships from 3 to 7 November. The Union Cycliste Internationale and Saudi Cycling Federation have now confirmed that the event will not proceed. The programme was set to include trials and BMX Freestyle Park and Flatland.
The organisations say the decision follows a joint review of recent developments in the region and their effect on event logistics. Their announcement names neither a replacement venue nor new dates, so neither should be treated as settled.
For riders and teams, a key remaining question is how the cancellation will affect the sporting framework. The international federation says it will explain the sporting consequences later. Until then, its official announcement is the reliable point of reference rather than speculation about a move.