| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Under 23 - Cross-country Short Track | 00:23:44 |
| 20 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 01:34:03 |
| 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 |
Get the riders thoughts from South Korea’s UCI World Cup in The B Line from MONA YongPyong
Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) and Dario Lillo (Giant Factory Off-road Team - XC) took two of the hardest-fought UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup victories in recent years at the opening round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea.
A historic opener to the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea saw Asa Vermette (Frameworks Racing / TRP) claim a sensational Elite debut victory while Vali Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) triumphed despite a flat tyre. On a demanding brand-new course, Junior wins for Aletha Ostgaard (Canyon DH Racing) and Jonty Williamson (Yeti / Fox Factory Race Team) capped a thrilling start to the season.
