| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 8 | 130 |
XCC | 11 | 96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Araxá Araxá UCI XCO World Cup Araxá 1: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | +00:01:04:06 |
| 7 | Araxá Araxá UCI XCO World Cup Araxá 2: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | +00:01:09:22 |
| 12 | Araxá Araxá UCI XCC World Cup Araxá 2: Cross-Country Short Track Men U23 | +00:00:21:57 |
| DNS | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCO World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | - |
| 20 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCC World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Short Track Men U23 | 00:22:42 |
| 8 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCO World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | 01:13:24 |
| 7 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Men U23 | 00:21:56 |
| 9 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | 01:14:38 |
| 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 |
| 11 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Men Under 23 - Cross-country Short Track | 22:17 |
| 4 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Men Under 23 - Cross-country Olympic | 1:13:10 |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCC World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Short Track Men U23 | 00:20:49 |
| 8 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCO World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Olympic Men U23 | 01:15:09 |
| DNF | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Men U23 | - |
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.
