| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 7 | 1002 |
Andi, from Schladming, Austria, is a former car mechanic turned elite mountain bike racer. A previous UCI World Cup winner, he also claimed a silver medal at the UCI World Championships in 2023.
In addition to being a European Champion, Andi has consistently ranked among the top riders in MTB World Cup racing since 2021. Now, as he joins the powerhouse Santa Cruz Syndicate for the 2026 season, Andi is eager to unlock his full potential with the support of this world-class team.
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.
