| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 26 | 53 |
Ethan is from Bishops Waltham. Something many fans don’t know is that he began his cycling journey in BMX racing, where he became 2nd in the world at just nine years old.
He also claimed numerous national championships before switching to downhill racing at age 15—just three years before becoming Junior UCI World Cup Champion in 2020. Ethan’s biggest career achievements so far include his BMX results: World #2, two‑time World #6, and five national championships. In MTB, his achievements include becoming the Junior UCI World Cup Champion in 2020, earning a Junior UCI World Cup win, taking 2nd place in Elite at the Mont‑Sainte‑Anne UCI World Cup in 2023, and winning bronze at the 2023 European Championships. His daily routine starts with waking up and having a coffee, followed by walking his dog. He then spends 1–2 hours in the gym before heading out for an e‑bike or road ride in the afternoon (or on the trainer if it’s raining in the UK!). After training, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and his dog, Dottie. He also tries to ride downhill twice a week.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:44.613 |
| 28 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 04:27.606 |
| DNS | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 00:00.000 |
| DNS | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 00:00.000 |
| 41 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 04:11.823 |
| 14 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 04:01.202 |
| 11 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:47.088 |
| 14 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:50.503 |
| 19 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:13.086 |
| 15 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:10.855 |
| 47 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 04:04.568 |
| 23 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:41.662 |
| 69 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:17.107 |
| 7 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 3:30.501 |
| 26 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Finals | 3:49.773 |
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.
