| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 31 | 355 |
XCC | 31 | 286 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 38 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:37 |
| 27 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:25:36 |
| 30 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:16 |
| 18 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:29:58 |
| 3 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 20:57 |
| 4 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:16:50 |
| 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 |
Pal Arinsal delivered a weekend packed with milestone moments. From breakthrough victories for Bjorn Riley to record-setting performances by Jenny Rissveds, Valentina Höll and Jordan Williams. Beyond the results, riders shared stories of resilience, redemption and recovery, with Reece Wilson reflecting on a career-defining podium and Victor Koretzky providing an encouraging update on his return from injury.
At the highest-altitude stop of the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Adrien Boichis (Specialized Factory Racing), Jenny Rissveds (Canyon XC Racing), Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) and Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) capped off an intense block of racing with commanding victories at Pal Arinsal – Andorra. While Rissveds, Schehl and Corvi completed impressive XCC-XCO doubles to strengthen their overall leads, Boichis delivered a masterclass performance on home trails as riders battled for crucial points before the cross-country season heads into its six-week summer break.
Jordan Williams (Specialized Gravity) and Valentina Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) strengthened their grip on the 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup season with commanding victories in Pal Arinsal – Andorra, as both riders extended their winning streaks and headed into the summer break as overall series leaders.
