Outeiro Hill

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In the vicinity of the City of Sports Complex and the Riocentro Convention Center Sports Complex, the Morro do Outeiro holds the temporary venue to stage the Mountain Bike and BMX Cycling competitions. Besides the good location, another advantage is the easy access, facilitating quick assistance in emergency situations. There are plans to transform this temporary venue, located on an enormous green area, into a permanent site for this sport discipline.


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