| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 3 | 261 |
Amaury grew up in Auvergne, where a strong sporting culture and rugged landscapes shaped his early years.
Before fully committing to downhill mountain biking, he explored several sports, building a broad athletic foundation that defines his strength, adaptability, and competitive mindset. Unlike many of his rivals, Amaury’s path to the top followed a different trajectory. He entered UCI World Cup racing through smaller teams with limited support, progressing step by step through determination, hard work, and an unwavering belief in his potential. This journey helped forge a rider known for resilience, race intelligence, and an exceptional ability to perform under pressure. Renowned for his remarkable comebacks from serious injuries, Amaury has repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary mental strength and an ability to rebuild and return to the highest level. His career includes two UCI Downhill World Cup Overall titles and thirteen UCI World Cup victories, confirming his place among the fastest riders in the world. Beyond racing, Amaury has a deep connection to everything on two wheels—a passion passed down from his parents, who rode enduro motorcycles together. When he’s not on a bike, he finds balance in nature, hiking through mountain peaks, often far from marked paths, where freedom, exploration, and a genuine appreciation of life come together. A key rider for the COMMENCAL / MUC‑OFF by Riding Addiction team, Amaury continues to push his limits season after season, driven by perseverance, resilience, and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:41.035 |
| 27 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:10.690 |
| 9 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 04:05.415 |
| 13 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 04:03.925 |
| DSQ | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 00:00.000 |
| 2 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 02:48.066 |
| 1 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:44.699 |
| 4 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:10.451 |
| 25 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:18.076 |
| 4 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:36.986 |
| 7 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:33.193 |
| 2 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:49.151 |
| 3 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Finals | 02:45.364 |
| 2 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 3:29.275 |
| 20 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Finals | 3:36.258 |
The UCI Downhill World Cup returned to action in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, where Vali Höll continued her dominant start to 2026 and Luca Shaw claimed a long-awaited first UCI World Cup win. Beyond the results, the weekend delivered standout storylines across the board, from breakthrough podiums to comeback performances and home-soil disappointments.
Downhill, Enduro, Cross-country Olympic and Short Track: from July 3 to 5, 2026, La Thuile will host four formats of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series within one major event village in the heart of the Aosta Valley resort. Online ticket sales are now officially open for both the stadium area and lift access.
Luca Shaw secured a long-awaited maiden Elite UCI World Cup win with a breakthrough ride in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, while Valentina Höll dominates to make history with a second victory at the venue.