| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 6 | 155 |
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.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 04:08.049 |
| 15 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 03:46.403 |
| 9 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 03:38.852 |
| 18 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 02:49.792 |
| 6 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 04:08.175 |
| 13 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 04:13.352 |
| DNF | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 03:03.082 |
| 6 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 02:57.771 |
| 3 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 03:19.443 |
| 7 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 03:14.123 |
| 6 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Finals | 03:41.781 |
| 18 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Junior: DHI Qualifiers | 03:52.046 |
| 3 | Saalfelden-Leogang Salzburgerland Leogang Men Junior - DHI Finals | 3:29.750 |
| 1 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Men Junior - DHI Finals | 3:32.179 |
| 2 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Men Junior - DHI Finals | 2:48.353 |
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.
