| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 9 | 1137 |
XCC | 11 | 786 |
Adrien Boichis has quickly risen through the ranks of international mountain biking.
After winning the UCI U23 World Championship title in 2022, he seamlessly transitioned to competing against elite riders while still U23-eligible. In 2025, Boichis delivered eye-catching performances, earning UCI XCO World Cup podium finishes and proving his talent against the world’s best. Riding for Specialized Factory XC, he combines aggressive racing instincts with strong endurance and technical skills. Boichis’ fearless style has challenged veteran competitors and attracted widespread attention as a future star of the sport. With each season, his results underline his potential as a central figure in international mountain biking, with expectations high for continued success at UCI World Cups and World Championship events. Adrien Boichis is not just a name for the future—he’s already reshaping the elite field with every race.
On International Women’s Day, WBD Sports highlights how its Women in Mountain Bike initiative is turning long term commitment into concrete action. Through structural, sporting and educational initiatives, the programme continues to drive meaningful progress towards greater gender parity across the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
20 Endurance teams have secured WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series status, guaranteeing their participation across all nine rounds of the 2026 UCI Cross-country World Cup, including Cross-country Olympic (XCO) and Cross-country Short Track (XCC). We take a closer look at who will be racing for each team and highlight the key riders to watch this season.
Brand-new documentary, The Cycle, follows five riders across different cycling disciplines and career stages, including WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series stars Lachie Stevens McNab and Evie Richards.
