Countdown Begins for the World Snowbike Championship at the Summit of Erciyes
Mayor Büyükkılıç stated, “I invite our fellow citizens to come and watch this grand event at Erciyes and share in this excitement. This event, which will promote both our country and our city, will strengthen Kayseri’s position on the world stage.”
Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç invited all sports enthusiasts to watch the 2025 FIM World Snowbike Championship, which will be held at Erciyes Ski Resort on March 15-16, 2025.
Erciyes, hosting the World Snowbike Championship for the second time in 2025, will once again attract great attention worldwide. As Turkey s largest ski resort, Erciyes has become a meeting point for both winter sports and motorsports enthusiasts. Last year, the championship, which was held for the first time in Turkey, reached 850 million people, and this year, it is expected to be followed live in 86 countries.
In a statement regarding the event, Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç said, “Erciyes has become an important brand both in sports and tourism. I invite our fellow citizens to this thrilling championship on March 15-16. This event offers an opportunity to promote Kayseri internationally. Don’t miss this great event at Erciyes.”
Büyükkılıç noted that the FIM World Snowbike Championship would be organized in collaboration with Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, the Kayseri Governorship, Kayseri Erciyes Inc., the Turkish Motorcycling Federation, and Spor Toto. He also mentioned that nearly 40 athletes from countries such as Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Canada, and the USA would compete in the championship.
Inviting all sports enthusiasts to this major event at Erciyes, Büyükkılıç said, “I invite everyone to share this excitement. This event, which will promote both our country and our city, will solidify Kayseri’s place on the world map.”
The Program of the Grand Championship
The race schedule for the SNX World Snowbike Championship has been announced as follows:
March 15, 2025, Saturday:
12:30-12:58 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Free Practice (25 Minutes)
13:00-13:28 World Snowbike Championship – Free Practice (25 Minutes)
14:00-14:07 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Round 1 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
14:20-14:27 World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Group 1, Round 1 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
14:40-14:47 World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Group 2, Round 1 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
15:20-15:27 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Round 2 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
15:40-15:47 World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Group 1, Round 2 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
16:00-16:07 World Snowbike Championship – Qualifying Group 2, Round 2 (5 Minutes + 1 Lap)
16:35-16:45 World Snowbike Championship – Last Chance Qualifying (8 Minutes + 1 Lap)
March 16, 2025, Sunday:
10:35-10:45 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Warm-Up (10 Minutes)
10:50-11:00 World Snowbike Championship – Warm-Up (10 Minutes)
11:30-11:42 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Final Race 1 (10 Minutes + 1 Lap)
11:55-12:12 World Snowbike Championship – Final Race 1 (15 Minutes + 1 Lap)
12:40-12:52 Women’s World Snowbike Championship – Final Race 2 (10 Minutes + 1 Lap)
13:02-13:20 World Snowbike Championship – Final Race 2 (15 Minutes + 1 Lap)
13:20 – Award Ceremony
After this championship, Erciyes Ski Resort, which has become a focal point not only in Turkey but also globally, aims to increase Kayseri s visibility on the international stage.
With Mayor Büyükkılıç s invitation, sports enthusiasts are expected to attend this grand event on March 15-16 at Erciyes Ski Resort to experience the excitement in person.
