| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 12 | 564 |
XCC | 12 | 457 |
Ella Maclean‑Howell is a talented British cross-country mountain bike and cyclocross rider.
She began racing at a young age and quickly progressed through regional and national development programs, earning a reputation for her technical skill and race intelligence. In 2024, she had a breakout season, winning British national titles in both XCO and XCC, and claiming a silver medal in the U23 European Short Track Championship. That same year, she was selected to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Welsh cyclist to compete in Olympic mountain biking. Ella finished 23rd in the women’s XCO race and gained valuable experience on the world stage. Known for her aggressive racing style, strong climbing ability, and composure under pressure, she is viewed as one of the most promising young riders in British cycling.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Internazionali Crosscountry Coppa Citta Di Albenga + UCI XCO Junior Series Albenga, Sv Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01.18.16 |
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.
