| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 23 | 343 |
XCC | 26 | 224 |
Nikolaj Hougs is a promising Danish cross-country mountain bike racer currently competing in the U23 category for CUBE Factory Racing.
In 2024, Hougs secured a bronze medal at the UCI World Championships in Pal Arinsal, marking a significant milestone in his career. Additionally, he clinched the U23 European Championship title and finished as runner-up at the Danish National Championships in Roskilde. Throughout the 2024 season, Hougs demonstrated consistent performance, achieving 10 race victories and maintaining an average ranking of 5th across 16 races. As of 2025, he continues to compete at the highest levels, representing Denmark on the international stage.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionali Crosscountry Coppa Citta Di Albenga + UCI XCO Junior Series Albenga, Sv Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 01.17.49 |
| 19 | Skoda Swiss Bike Cup - Rivera (Tamaro Trophy) + UCI XCO Junior Series Rivera Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 1:12:48 |
| 5 | UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series - Fullgaz Race Powered By Ghost - XCO Obergessertshausen Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 01:24:52 |
| 1 | Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race Nalles, Bz Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 01.17.58 |
| 3 | Shimano MTB Liga #1 Roskilde Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:21:41 |
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