| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 6 | 196 |
Born in the south of France, Loris grew up immersed in the world of cycling and was introduced to mountain biking at a young age by his father.
Riding rocky, technical trails from an early age helped shape the calm, precise riding style that would become his trademark at the highest level. Rising through the French Cup ranks, Loris steadily earned his place among the strongest riders of his generation. A long‑standing rivalry with his now‑teammate Amaury Pierron, along with a close friendship and on‑track rivalry with Loïc Bruni, played key roles in shaping his competitive mindset and sharpening his ambition. Quiet by nature yet relentlessly competitive, Loris has built his career on control, composure, and an exceptional ability to perform when pressure is at its highest. At times, he struggles with confidence and remains almost unaware of his own status as a champion—a trait that makes him remarkably grounded and genuinely humble within the paddock. From his earliest appearances on the UCI World Cup circuit, Loris stood out for his smoothness and race intelligence rather than raw showmanship. Season after season, that approach has delivered results. With multiple UCI World Cup victories and podiums, he has established himself as one of the most reliable athletes in elite downhill racing, culminating in his first Elite UCI Downhill World Champion title in 2024.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:36.534 |
| 3 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 02:41.206 |
| 13 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 04:06.722 |
| 5 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:58.979 |
| 52 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 04:17.313 |
| 8 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:49.817 |
| 13 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:47.811 |
| 15 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:12.338 |
| 27 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:19.061 |
| 7 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:37.601 |
| 9 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:35.332 |
| 4 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:50.292 |
| 4 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Finals | 02:46.492 |
| 17 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 3:31.574 |
| 23 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Finals | 3:39.828 |
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.
