| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 47 | 332 |
XCC | 45 | 206 |
Luke Wiedmann, born November 15, 2002, in Switzerland, is one of the country’s most promising young XC riders.
He has steadily made his mark through the U23 ranks, earning respect for both his raw talent and steady work ethic. Calm under pressure and eager to learn, Luke represents the next generation of riders pushing the limits of what’s possible. In 2025, he takes a major step forward with the BMC Factory Racing team. Surrounded by champions and equipped with the BMC Fourstroke, Luke enters a pivotal chapter—where development meets opportunity. With eyes on the future and a deep love for the sport, he races not just to win, but to grow. The path is long, but for him, every trail is a step closer to something great.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Internacionales Chelva + UCI XCO Junior Series Chelva Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:15:57 |
| 20 | Shimano Supercup Massi Banyoles + UCI XCO Junior Series Banyoles Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1h23:31.87 |
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.
