It is the sixth time the venue has won the award, which is voted for by teams, journalists, riders, UCI officials and sponsors.

It takes into account everything about the event including infrastructure, course quality and local facilities.

British Cycling had invested two years and £200,000 ($317,000) into building a course that would bring World Cup racing back to England for the first time in a decade.

The event proved to be a total success and attracted praise from the UCI.

British Cycling's cycle sport and membership director, Jonny Clay, said: "The Dalby Mountain Bike Cross Country World Cup was a great success this year and I am delighted it has received the recognition it deserves."

British Cycling's chief executive, Ian Drake, said: "I'm thrilled that the events at Dalby Forest and Fort William have been recognised by the UCI and yet again these awards are further testimony to Britain's ability to host truly world-class events."

Head of Major Events at UK Sport, Simon Morton, said: "It was a pleasure working with both British Cycling and Rare Event Management in staging these World Cup events and UK Sport is delighted they have been recognised as world class by the UCI.

"The volunteers and officials delivered two excellent events, providing a fantastic competition experience for both athletes and spectators, which is crucial as we prepare for a home Games in 2012."