January

4 - 5   South Island Downhill Cup #1, Coronet Peak                             (NZl)   NE  DHI
6       South Island Cross Country #2, Coronet Peak                            (NZl)   NE  XCO
8 - 9   South Island Downhill Cup #2, Dirt Park NZ                             (NZl)   NE  DHI
12      Australian 4X Series Round #5 - Ebenezer                               (Aus)   NE  4X 
12 - 13 South Island Downhill Cup #3, Nelson                                   (NZl)    1  DHI
13      Australian 4X Series Round #6 - Kurrajong                              (Aus)   NE  4X
19      Attakwas Marathon                                                      (RSa)   NE  XCM
19 - 20 South Island Cross Country Cup #3, Waipara                             (NZl)   NE  XCO
19 - 22 Wildside MTB                                                           (Aus)   NE  SR
20      Vertigo Chainless Downhill, Coronet Peak                               (NZl)   NE  DHI
20      G.P. ReCyko Action Asia                                                (HKg)   NE  XCO
24 - 28 Australian National Championships                                      (Aus)   NE  XCO/DHI/4X
26      Down Hill Urbano, Santos-SP                                            (Bra)    2  DHI
26 - 27 North Island Cross Country Cup #1, Opotiki                             (NZl)   NE  XCO
27      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #1, Innerleithen, Scotland                  (GBr)   NE  DHI

February

2 - 3   North Island Downhill Cup #2 & Cross Country Cup #2, Rotorua           (NZl)  1/2  XCO /DHI
2 - 3   Australian MTB Series - Mt Beauty, Victoria                            (Aus)   NE  XCO/DHI 
9 - 10  North Island Cross Country Cup #3, Palmerston North                    (NZl)   NE  XCO
16 - 17 North Island Downhill Cup #3, Auckland                                 (NZl)   NE  DHI
17      Valparaiso Cerro Abajo, Valparaiso                                     (Chi)    1  DHI
17      Gran Prix Massi - Copa Catalana BTT Internacional, Banyoles (Girona)   (Spa)    2  XCO
21 - 24 New Zealand National Championships, Wellington                         (NZl)   CN  XCO/DHI
23      Sunshine Cup #1: Tochni - Kalavasos                                    (Cyp)    1  XCM
24      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #2, Innerleithen, Scotland                  (GBr)   NE  DHI
29      Sunshine Cup #2: Mantra - Kionia - Mantra (& Afxentia 2008)            (Cyp)    1  XCM/SR

March

2       Sunshine Cup #3: Mantra Tou Kampiou (& Afxentia 2008)                  (Cyp)    1  XCO/SR
2       Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Aviles (Asturias)(Spa)    2  XCO
2       Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya                                   (Tur)    1  XCO
2       Portugal Cup XCO, Castro Marim                                         (Por)    3  XCO
8       Internazionali d'Italia Cittŕ di Brescia- Trofeo G. Cigala, Montichiari(Ita)    2  XCO
8       Israel cup, Misgav                                                     (Isr)    1  XCO
9       Sunshine Cup #4: Voroklini                                             (Cyp)    1  XCO
9       XCO Super League, Bray, Co Wicklow                                     (Irl)    2  XCO
9       Alanya International MTB Cup, Alanya                                   (Tur)    1  XCO
9       Portugal Cup DH, Sao Bras de Alportel                                  (Por)    2  DHI
13 - 16 Oceania Continental Championships, Queenstown                          (NZl)   CC  XCO/DHI/4X
14      Israel cup, Arad                                                       (Isr)    2  XCO
15 - 16 UCI World Cup XCM 1, Manavgat/Antalya                                  (Tur)  CDM  XCM
16      Sunshine Cup #5: Limassol - Yermasogia, Race Under the Sun             (Cyp)    1  XCM
16      Open de Espańa - Maxxis, Albelda (La Rioja)                            (Spa)    2  XCO
22      Israel cup, Maalaot - Monfort Lake                                     (Isr)    2  XCO
23      8. Grand Prix Zlatolicje, Zlatolicje                                   (Slo)    2  XCO
23      XCO Super League, Rostrevor                                            (Irl)    2  XCO
23      Alpine Bikes Winter Series #3, Innerleithen, Scotland                  (GBr)   NE  DHI
25      Friendship MTB race, Strovolos                                         (Cyp)    2  XCO
28 - 5  Absa Cape Epic, Knysna - Lourensford                                   (RSA)  SHC  XCO
29 - 30 NMBS #1: Fontana National, Fontana, California                         (USA)    1  XCO/DHI/4X/ST/SuperD
30      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional, Corro D'Amunt         (Spa)    2  XCO
30      16. Kamptal-Klassik-Trophy, Langenlois/Zöbing                          (Aut)    1  XCO
30      Medalla Light Ultimate Dirt Challenge, Rincon, Puerto Rico             (PRc)    1  XCO
30      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Buchs                     (Swi)    1  XCO
30      Maxxis Internacional DHI, Gouveia                                      (Por)    1  DHI
30      Outsports Cup, Agios Pantelimon                                        (Gre)    2  XCM

April

5       Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Winterthur                (Swi)    2  XCO
5 - 6   NMBS #2: NOVA National, Fountain Hills, Arizona                        (USA)    2  XC/ST/SuperD
6       Internazionali d'Italia Sunshine - Race Nalles, Nalles                 (Ita)    1  XCO
6       Open de Espańa - Maxxis, St. Gregori                                   (Spa)    2  XCO
6       XCO Super League, Djouce Co. Wicklow                                   (Irl)    2  XCO
6       Coupe de France VTT Subaru Cross Country, Saint-Raphaël                (Fra)    2  XCO
6       Ghost Bikes XCO, Aarhus                                                (Den)    3  XCO
6       Monaga MTB Challenge, Bayamon                                          (Pur)    2  XCO
12      Czech National Cup, Hradec Kralove                                     (Cze)    2  XCO
13      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Muttenz                   (Swi)    1  XCO
13      OWC MTB Cup, Oldenzaal                                                 (Ned)    2  XCO
13      Bundesliga XCO, Münsingen                                              (Ger)    1  XCO
13      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional, Barcelona             (Spa)    1  XCO
13      Roc Laissagais, Laissac                                                (Fra)    2  XCM
13      Scottish Downhill Series Round 1, Innerleithen, Scotland               (GBr)    2  DHI
13      Int. Eisenberger Weinidyllen Trophy, Eisenberg A.D. Pinka              (Aut)    2  XCO
13      Portugual Cup XCO, Aviz                                                (Por)    3  XCO
17 - 20 The Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, California                            (USA)    1  XCO/DHI/4X
19      NUE Series #1: Cohutta 100, Tennessee                                  (USA)   NE  XCM
19 - 20 UCI World Cup XCO 1, Houffalize                                        (Bel)  CDM  XCO
19      Commune de Houffalize                                                  (Bel)    1  4X
20      Gunn-Rita Marathon - Granfondo del Montello, Montebelluna              (Ita)    1  XCM
20      XCO Super League, Castlewellan Forest Park                             (Irl)    2  XCO
20      BMC 100km Classic, Victoria                                            (Aus)   NE  XCM
20      British NPS DH #1:  Ae Forest                                          (GBr)   NE  DH
20      British National 4X Series: Apex MX, Warndon, Worcester                (GBr)    2  4X
20      Outsports Cup, Agios Athanasios                                        (Gre)    2  XCM
26      New Zealand National Singlespeed Championships, Rotorua                (NZl)   CN  XCO
26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 2, Offenburg                                         (Ger)  CDM  XCO
27      British National 4X Series, Apex MX, Warndon, Worcester                (GBr)    2  4X
27      Ghost-Bikes XCO, Aarhus, Denmark                                       (Den)    3  XCO
27      Portugal Cup DH, Fafe                                                  (Por)    2  DHI

May

3       Bükkzsérc Cup, Bükkzsérc                                               (Hun)    2  4X
3 - 4   UCI World Cup XCO 3, Madrid                                            (Spa)  CDM  XCO
4       XCM Gran Fondo Costa degli Estruschi, Marina di Bibbona                (Ita)    2  XCM
4       XCO Cup Croatia Vodice 2008, Vodice                                    (Cro)    2  XCO
4       Dirtworks 100km Classic, St Albans, NSW                                (Aus)   NE  XCM
8       Czech National Cup - XCO, Teplice                                      (Cze)    2  XCO
10      Newnham Park Festival, Newnham Park, Plympton, Plymouth                (GBr)    1  XCO
10      Czech National Cup/Malevil Cup - XCM, Jablonne v Podjestedi            (Cze)    3  XCM
10 - 11 UCI World Cup DHI/4X 1, Maribor                                        (Slo)  CDM  DHI /4X
11      Open de Espańa - Maxxis, Ager (Lleida)                                 (Spa)    2  XCO
11      Ötztaler Bike-Festival, Ötztal-Höhe                                    (Aut)    2  XCO
11      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Ibiza            (Spa)    1  XCO
11      Conca d'Oro Bike, Odolo                                                (Ita)    2  XCM
11      Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country, St-Flour                   (Fra)    1  XCO
16 - 18 Championnats d'Europe XCO, St-Wendel                                   (Ger)   CC  XCO
17      Skoda Auto Grand Prix Race, Naleczow                                   (Pol)    2  XCO
17 - 18 Coupe Canada Cup, Bromont                                              (Can)  1/2  XCO/DHI
17 - 18 NMBS #3: Santa Ynez National, Los Olivos, California                   (USA)    2  XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD
18      Scottish Downhill Series Round 2, Ae Forest, Dumfries                  (GBr)    2  DHI
18      Endurance 2008 - XCM, Patarat - San José                               (CRc)  2/3  XCM
19 - 23 Bullrider Stage Race, Northern Territory                               (Aus)   NE  SR
24      Skoda Auto Grand Prix MTB Race, Sczawno Zdrój                          (Pol)    1  XCO
24      Czech National Cup - XCO, Karlovy Vary                                 (Cze)    2  XCO
24      Dirtpark 4X Cup, Komló                                                 (Hun)    2  4X
24 - 25 Coupe Canada Cup, Mont Tremblant                                       (Can)  1/2  XCO/DHI
25      Bundesliga XCO - Bike the Rock, Heubach                                (Ger)   HC  XCO
25      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Gränichen                 (Swi)    1  XCO
25      Internazionali d'Italia Val d'Arda Bike, Lugagnano Val d'Arda          (Ita)    1  XCO
25      J Yawatahama International Cross-Country Race, Yawatahama City, Ehime  (Jpn)    3  XCO
25      IXS German Downhill Cup, Winterberg                                    (Ger)    2  DHI/4X
25      Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Gandesa-Terra Alta          (Spa)    3  XCM
25      British NPS DH#2: Innerleithen                                         (GBr)   NE  DHI
26      Mountain States Cup - Chile Challenge, Angel Fire                      (USA)    2  DHI/4X
31      NUE Series #2: Mohican 100, Ohio                                       (USA)   NE  XCM
31 - 1  UCI World Cup XCO 4 & DHI/4X 2, Vallnord                               (And)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
31 - 7  Craft Bike Trans Germany                                               (Ger)   SR  

June

1       Monte Generoso Bike Marathon, Mendrisio                                (Swi)    2  XCM
1       Coupe Canada Cup, Hardwood Hills                                       (Can)    1  XCO
1       Pilis Kupa, Pilisszántó                                                (Hun)    2  XCO
7 - 8   UCI World Cup XCO 5 & DHI/4X 3, Fort William                           (GBr)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
8       Elsa Bike Trophy, Estavayer-le-lac                                     (Swi)    2  XCM
8       Bardonecchia Mountain Classic, Bardonecchia                            (Ita)    2  XCM
8       Roc d'Oc, Gruissan                                                     (Fra)    1  XCM
8       Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Vall del GES                (Spa)    3  XCM
13      Endurance 2008 - XCM, Atenas-Alajuela                                  (CRc)    3  XCM
14      NUE Series #3:  Lumberjack 100, Michigan                               (USA)   NE  XCM
14      Internazionali d'Italia - Vermiglio Cross Country, Vermiglio           (Ita)  2/3  XCO
14 - 15 Czech National Cup - XCO-DHI, Spindleruv mlyn                          (Cze)    1  XCO/DHI
15      ASVÖ Wurbauer Downhill, Windischgarsten                                (Aut)    2  DHI
15      Kisnána Kupa, Kisnána                                                  (Hun)    2  XCO
15      Championnats d'Europe / European Championships Marathon, Albstadt      (Ger)   CC  XCM
15      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Hasliberg                 (Swi)    2  XCO
15      Vojvodina MTB Trophy, Novi Sad                                         (Sbr)    2  XCO
15      Maxxis Cup International XCO / DHI, Vallnord                           (And)    1  DHI
15      Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, Montriond                       (Fra)    1  DHI
15      Österreich Grand Prix 2008, Windhaag bei Perg                          (Aut)    1  XCO
15      Bike & Fun - Festival Saalhausen, Saalhausen                           (Ger)    2  XCO
17 - 22 UCI XCO/DHI/4X World Championships, Commezzadura - Val di Sole         (Ita)   CM  XCO/DHI/4X
22      Black Forest Ultra Bike Marathon, Kirchzarten                          (Ger)    2  XCM
27      Cappadocia Mountaing Bike Festival, Göreme                             (Tur)    1  XCO
28 - 29 NMBS #4: Deer Valley National, Park City, Utah                         (USA)    1  XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD
28 - 29 KitzAlpBike Marathon + Cross-Country, Kirchberg / Klausen              (Aut)    1  XCO/XCM
28 - 29 Coupe Canada Cup, Mount Washington                                     (Can)    2  DHI
28 - 29 MTB Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer                                             (Ned)    1  XCO
28 - 29 IXS swiss downhillcup, Wiriehorn                                       (Swi)    2  DHI
28 - 4  BC Bike                                                                (Can)   SR
29      EKS Goldenrace, Schleitheim                                            (Swi)    2  XCM
29      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Sant Hilari      (Spa)    2  XCO
29      Grand Prix Dohnany, Dohnany                                            (Svk)    2  XCO
29      Internationaler Spessart-Bike Marathon, Frammersbach                   (Ger)    1  XCM
29      Cappadocia Mountaing Bike Festival, Urgüp                              (Tur)    1  XCO

July

4       US National Marathon Championships, Breckenridge, Colorado             (USA)   CN  XCM
5       Coupe Canada Cup, Canmore                                              (Can)    1  XCO
6       UCI Marathon World Championships, Villabassa                           (Ita)   CM  XCM
6       Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Cross-country - Descente, Les Orres       (Fra)    1  XCO/DHI
6       British NPS DH#3: Fort William                                         (GBr)    2  DHI
12      Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Savognin                  (Swi)    2  XCO
12 - 13 Championnats d'Europe DHI, Caspoggio in Valmalenco                     (Ita)   CC  DHI
12 - 13 La Traversee de l'Oisans, Les 2 Alpes - Bourg d'Oisans                 (Fra)    1  XCM
12 - 13 Mountain States Cup, Blast the Mass, Snowmass Village                  (USA)    1  DHI/4X
12 - 13 NMBS #5: East Coast National, Windham, New York                        (USA)   NE  XCO/DHI/DS/ST/SuperD
13      Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Vall de Lord     (Spa)    2  XCO
13      Trofei Montenegro, Bjelo Polje                                         (Mne)    2  XCO
13      Bikemarathon, Bad Wildbad                                              (Ger)    2  XCM
17 - 20 US National Championships, Mt. Snow, Vermont                           (USA)   CN  XCO/DHI/4X
19      NUE Series #4: Breckenridge 100, Colorado                              (USA)   NE  XCM
19 - 26 Jeantex TransAlp, Germany to Italy                                     (Ger)   NE  SR
26      NUE Series #5: Wilderness 100, Pennsylvania                            (USA)   NE  XCM
26 - 27 UCI World Cup XCO 6 & DHI/4X 4, Mont-Saint-Anne                        (Can)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
27      La Val Thorens Mountain Bike, Val Thorens                              (Fra)    1  XCM
27      XCM Tour de l'Assietta 2007, Sestriere                                 (Ita)    2  XCM
27      MTB Maraton 'Terme Snovik 2008', Kamnik                                (Slo)    2  XCM

August

2       Ischgl Ironbike, Ischgl                                                (Aut)    1  XCM
2       Ostravsky Chachar, Ostrava                                             (Cze)    2  XCO
2 - 3   UCI World Cup XCO 7 & DHI/4X 5, Bromont                                (Can)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
2 - 3   US National 24 hour Championships, 9 Mile, Wasau, Wisconsin            (USA)   CN  XCM
6 - 13  L'Hexagonal Tour de France VTT, Sedan - Saint Quentin en Yvelines      (Fra)   S1  XCO
9 - 10  IXS European DH Cup, Scuol                                             (Swi)  1/2  DHI
10      Montmartre Downtown, Paris Montmartre                                  (Fra)    1  DHI
10      Coupe Canada Cup, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC                                  (Can)    2  XCO
10      Bundesliga XCO, Wetter                                                 (Ger)    1  XCO
10      British NPS DH#4: Moelfre                                              (GBr)   NE  DHI
10 - 16 TransRockies                                                           (Can)   SR
16      NUE Series #4: Fool's Gold 100, Georgia                                (USA)   NE  XCM
16 - 17 IXS swiss downhillcup, Klosters                                        (Swi)    2  DHI
17      Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, OZ en Oisans                    (Fra)    1  DHI
17      Sigma Sport Bike Marathon, Neustadt an der Weinstarße                  (Ger)    2  XCM
17      Eiger Bike Challenge, Grindelwald                                      (Swi)    2  XCM
22 - 23 JEUX OLYMPIQUES XCO / OLYMPIC GAMES XC, Beijing                        (Chn)   JO  XCO
23      Grand Raid, Verbier-Hérémence-Evolčne-Grimentz (VS)                    (Swi)    1  XCM
23 - 24 Singlespeed World Championships, Napa, California                      (USA)   CM  XCO
24      IXS European Downhill Cup, Garmisch-Partenkirchen                      (Ger)    2  DHI
24      Coupe de France VTT Subaru - Descente, Montgenevre                     (Fra)    1  DHI
30      National Park Bike Marathon, Engadin - Val Müstair, Livigno            (Swi)    2  XCM
30 - 31 Championnats Masters Mondiaux, Praloup                                 (Fra)       XCO/DHI
30 - 31 UCI World Cup XCO 8 & DHI/4X 6, Canberra                               (Aus)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
30 - 1  NMBS #6:  Finals, Tamarack, Idaho                                      (USA)    2  XCO/DHI/4XorDS/ST/SuperD
31      NUE Series #5: Shenandoah Mountain 100, Virginia                       (USA)   NE  XCM
31      Inox Bike, Timotio                                                     (Bra)    2  XCM

September

6       NUE Series #6 (Finals): Tahoe - Sierra 100, California                 (USA)   NE  XCM
6       Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Vallnord         (Spa)    2  XCO
6       Czech National Cup - XCO, Kurim                                        (Cze)    2  XCO
6 - 7   IXS swiss downhillcup, Rinderberg Zweisimmen                           (Swi)    2  DHI
7       Bundesliga XCO, Sundern                                                (Ger)    1  XCO
7       Swisspower Cup / Swiss National Race Series, Bern                      (Swi)   HC  XCO
7       Benelux Cup - Margraten, Margraten                                     (Ned)    1  XCO
13 - 14 UCI World Cup XCO 9 & DHI/4X 7, Schladming                             (Aut)  CDM  XCO/DHI/4X
13 - 14 IXS swiss downhillcup, Verbier                                         (Swi)    2  DHI
14      Giant-Powerbar Copa Catalana Marathon BTT, Gran Valira                 (Spa)    3  XCM
14      O-tour bike obwalden, Alpnach                                          (Swi)    2  XCM
21      La Forestičre, Lamoura - Arbent                                        (Fra)    2  XCM
21      SEB Tartu Rattamaraton, Otepää - Elva                                  (Est)    1  XCM
21      Bundesliga XCO, Bad Salzdetfurth                                       (Ger)    1  XCO
21      G.P. Roel Paulissen, Genk (Winterslag)                                 (Bel)    1  XCO
21      IXS Downhill Cup Leogang, Leogang                                      (Aut)  2/1  DHI
21      Championnats d'Europe Masters XCM, Graz-Stattegg                       (Aut)  CCM  XCM
21      Adamello Bike, Pontedilegno BS                                         (Ita)    2  XCM
21      Open de Espańa - Maxxis, Ramales                                       (Spa)    2  XCO
21      Endurance 2008 - XCM, Arenal - Guanacaste                              (CRc)  2/3  XCM
21      British NPS DH#5: Carlton Bank                                         (GBr)   NE  DHI
28      IXS German Downhill Cup, Bad Wildbad                                   (Ger)    2  DHI
28      Gimondibike, Iseo                                                      (Ita)    2  XCP
28      Descenso MTB Intern. De Galdakao, Galdakao                             (Spa)    3  DHI

October

3       Nordpark-Cross, Innsbruck                                              (Aut)    2  XCO
4 - 5   IXS swiss downhillcup, Bellwald                                        (Swi)    2  DHI
4 - 5   UCI World Cup XCM 2, Ornans                                            (Fra)  CDM  XCM
5       Casino Hondsrug Classic, Gieten                                        (Ned)    1  XCO
5       Gran Prix Massi-Copa Catalana BTT Internacional 2008, Calaf            (Spa)    2  XCO
10 - 12 Roc d'Azur, Frejus - Roquebrune-sur-Argens                             (Fra)   HC  XCM/XCP
12      Bart Brentjens Challenge, Eijsden                                      (Ned)    1  XCM
24 - 26 US National Collegiate Championships, Banner Elk, North Carolina       (USA)   CN  XCO/DHI/4XorDS

November

6 - 10  Asian Mountain Bike Championships 2007, Kathmandu                      (Nep)   CC  XCO/DHI
12 - 15 La Ruta de los Conquistadores                                          (CRc)   SR

XCO = Cross Country
XCM = Marathon Cross Country
DHI = Down Hill
4X  = Four-cross/mountain cross - Four-rider elimination on the same course
DL  = Dual - Two-rider elimination on the same course
DS  = Dual slalom - Two-rider elimination on parallel courses
PP  = Point-to-point
SS  = Singlespeed
CN  = National championships
CM  = World championships
CDM = World Cup
CM  = Continental championships
S1  = Major stage race
S2  = Minor stage race
SR  = Stage race (with no UCI points)
HC  = Very major single day mountain bike race
1   = Major single day mountain bike race
2   = Minor single day mountain bike race
NE  = National Event
JO  = Olympic Games (Jeux Olympiques)
*   = US National Mountain Bike Calendar