The four-day competition, from 29 July to 1 August, will see the best BMX riders from around the world converging on the city to compete on a state-of-the-art track that will be built in the main arena at the showgrounds, surrounded by ringside spectator seating.
With around 1,500 riders anticipated, as well as another 5 000 supporters, family and crew, the event will provide a significant economic injection for the KwaZulu-Natal economy.