Six Day Series

rdf:langString Six Day Series

rdf:langString Six Day Series

rdf:langString Six Day Series

rdf:langString October – April

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rdf:langString The Six Day Series or Six Day Cycling Series is an annual series of track cycling events run by featuring world class cyclists. The series, organised for the first time in the 2016–17 season, was formed to develop an elite-level competition series around the globe and combines track cycling with a party atmosphere. The aim was to rejuvenate the once flagging format and provide enticing rewards for cyclists during the road cycling off season. The series initially comprised four meetings each season, held between October and April, each held on six consecutive days. Each season ended with a final event, qualification for which was granted through the previous six day events. The 2018–19 season consists of seven events across five countries. With the additions of Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia, which is the first time the series has run outside of Europe. This is intended as an expansion strategy to attract new viewers and business opportunities. In January 2019, an event in Hong Kong was announced as a new stage to introduce 6-day racing to Asia. The Hong Kong and Australian rounds will be held on 3-day weekends instead of the standard 6-day format.