| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 8 | 202 |
Kasper Hickman is a Finnish downhill mountain bike racer currently competing in the Junior Men category for CUBE Factory Racing.
At just 17 years old, he has quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents in the sport. In 2025, Hickman achieved a remarkable 6th place finish in his first UCI World Cup season, showcasing his exceptional skill and potential. He continued to impress with a 10th place finish at the La Thuile World Cup, demonstrating his consistency and competitiveness on the international stage. Known for his powerful riding style and technical prowess, Hickman is regarded as one of Finland's brightest young downhill prospects. With his dedication and rapid progression, he is poised to make significant strides in the downhill racing scene in the coming years.
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.
