| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 70 | 15 |
XCC | 41 | 50 |
Christopher Blevins has become one of the most influential figures in modern mountain biking. With roots in BMX racing, he brings a dynamic blend of explosiveness and finesse to cross-country—and he does so with great success.
In 2021, Blevins ended a long drought for U.S. men on the World Cup circuit with a historic XCO victory and claimed the inaugural XCC World Championship. The 2025 season marked a career-defining year: he won the first five UCI World Cup XCC races—an unmatched record in history—and secured both the overall World Cup XCC and XCO titles, a rare double that underscores his dominance across disciplines. Blevins’ ability to combine tactical intelligence with raw power and exceptional bike-handling skills has made him one of the most respected and closely watched athletes on the circuit. His season-long consistency and breakthrough achievements have cemented his legacy in XC mountain biking. Beyond racing, Blevins is a vocal advocate for youth inclusion and diversity in cycling, earning admiration both on and off the course.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Leogang Leogang UCI XCO World Cup Leogang: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:28:50 |
| 8 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI XCO World Cup Val Di Sole: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:28:55 |
| 1 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI XCC World Cup Val Di Sole: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:20:13 |
| 2 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCC World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:00 |
| 29 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCO World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:24:39 |
| 17 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCC World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:24 |
| 12 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCO World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:23:59 |
| 26 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCC World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:11 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCO World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:19:54 |
| 12 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:20 |
| 23 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:24:48 |
| 28 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 00:22:39 |
| DNS | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | - |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCO World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:23:57 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:37 |
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.
