| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 25 | 55 |
Matt is from Oswestry, Shropshire, UK. He has always had a huge affinity for bikes—some of his earliest memories are on push bikes.
His dad raced motorbikes, so he’s been surrounded by racing for as long as he can remember. Wanting to get fitter for endurance racing, his dad took up mountain biking, and one Sunday asked Matt to join him. Before he knew it, Matt was racing MTB himself and has never looked back. Off the bike, he enjoys riding superbikes—a passion he’s had since he was very young. Matt actually raced motorbikes before he ever rode a mountain bike. These days it’s not easy for him to find the time, but he still manages to squeeze in a few days on the bike when he can. Matt’s future goal? To never get a “real” job!
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Leogang Leogang UCI DHI World Cup Leogang: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:03.853 |
| 22 | Leogang Leogang UCI DHI World Cup Leogang: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:01.177 |
| 59 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:57.758 |
| 6 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:46.453 |
| 25 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI DHI World Cup Val Di Sole: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:59.520 |
| 33 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:40.361 |
| 22 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:40.864 |
| 24 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:42.781 |
| 16 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:38.641 |
| 4 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 02:41.524 |
| DNS | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 00:00.000 |
| DNF | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:41.618 |
| 42 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:57.642 |
| 21 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 3:32.692 |
| 14 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Finals | 3:31.323 |
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.
