| 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.
20 Gravity teams have secured WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series status, guaranteeing their participation in all nine rounds of the 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup. We take a closer look at who will be racing for each team and highlight the key riders to watch this season.
The international sports brand signs a two-year deal as the Official Cross-country Bike Partner. SCOTT Sports will also serve as the Event Presenting Partner for Soldier Hollow, Midway, Utah (USA) and renew its support as local partner for Lenzerheide (Switzerland)
From October 16 to 18, 2026, the “Home of enduro” will welcome the world’s best riders
