The UCI has just sent out a request for expressions of interest in sponsoring the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.  The previous sponsor - RockyRoads.net - reportedly did not live up to 2012 obligations (nor pay a number of journalists we know), so the UCI has discontinued the sponsorship agreement.  There are both title sponsorship and individual discipline opportunities available (Cross-country, Downhill and Eliminator).

No, Canadian Cyclist will not be bidding, although the Canadian Cyclist World Cup does roll off the tongue nicely ...