Nissan prepares for kick-off of Qashqai Urban Challenge Tour

Nissan has announced the locations for each city of the QASHQAI Urban Challenge which commences in the UK on May 4 and culminates in France on June 23. So with less than two weeks to go, full preparations are underway and the riders are in training for a tour that will see the limits pushed for mountain bike free-riding.

The QASHQAI Urban Challenge is part of Nissan Europe’s commitment to adventure sports using an integrated communications platform. With the Nissan Sports Adventure, Nissan aims to support and promote adventure sports and an active outdoor lifestyle through world class events, media properties and integrated communications.

Nissan has created the first ever Pan European Urban free-ride event series, via the QASHQAI Urban Challenge along with the first six-figure prize fund in free-riding. A dedicated TV series of the tour is being produced by TWI for international distribution, guaranteeing major exposure for 25 of the world’s top MTB riders.

Event details

Date: May 4th/5th
City: Newcastle (UK)
Location: Times Square
Discipline: North shore

Date: May 11th/12th
City: Milan (ITA)
Location: Piazza Duca d’Aosta
Discipline: Dirt

Date: May 18th/19th
City: Madrid (ESP)
Location: Acza
Discipline: Street

Date: May 25th/26th
City: Cologne (GER)
Location: Mediapark
Discipline: Park

Date: June 22nd/23rd
City: Paris (FR)
Location: La Villette
Discipline: Big Air

To ensure the QASHQAI Urban Challenge represents all aspects of urban free-riding, Nissan has teamed up with key partners to help deliver the ultimate free-riding event experience across the five European city tours bringing on board Oakley, Dakine, Kona, & Redbull as key partners.

The fully integrated content led website will go live on May 3. Visit the site (nisssan-QASHQAIchallenge.com) to find out all about the riders, judges, cities and tour details.