The 1990

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were held in

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, United States. These were the first World Championships in mountain biking to be organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The disciplines included were

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and

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. Mountain biking world championships had been held since 1986, but without the sanction of the UCI. There had in fact been multiple 'world championships' before 1990, with the United States and Europe holding rival events and each crowning a 'world champion' in each discipline. The UCI decided to host its inaugural world championships in the United States as it was the birthplace of mountain biking. On the recommendation of the

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, the UCI chose Durango to host the event.

Medal summary

Men's events

Women's events

Medal table

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:1990 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships UCI Mountain Bike World Championships International cycle races hosted by the United States

Mountain biking events in the United States