| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 5 | 305 |
Lina is already making waves in the downhill scene—starting with a bold drop-in ahead of Greg Minnaar on the Hot Shots line in Leogang three years ago.
Following a breakout 2024 season that included a European Championship silver and a European Downhill Cup win, she’s stepped into her first year as a junior with Norco Race Division. Known for her calm presence off the bike and fearless riding on it, Lina also sharpens her skills on dirt bikes, crediting them for her sharp instincts and control. Despite her quiet demeanor, her energy shines through—especially when the racing stops and the celebrations begin. With one World Cup win already under her belt, Lina is proving she’s not just one to watch—she’s here to win.
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.
