| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 6 | 826 |
XCC | 10 | 488 |
In 2026, Ronja celebrates a remarkable milestone: 20 years of bike racing. She lined up for her first race at just five years old—unable to change gears, spinning a high cadence, and winning as the only girl in her category.
That moment sparked a lifelong passion for the sport. Growing up without a family car, the bike wasn’t just a tool for racing but a way of life. Naturally multi‑athletic, Ronja explored many sports and once dreamed of becoming a professional handball player. Today, climbing remains her favourite way to unwind away from racing. Based in Biel, Switzerland, Ronja balances elite competition with her studies, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sports in Magglingen. Her breakthrough season came in 2023, when she claimed the overall U23 UCI World Cup titles in both XCC and XCO. In 2025, she firmly established herself in the elite ranks, earning three XCC UCI podiums—two from the back row—along with a fourth‑place finish at the XCC UCI World Championships and standout XCO Top‑10 results, including seventh in Lake Placid and eighth in Pal Arinsal, Andorra. Known for her explosive sprint, sharp race tactics, technical skill, and powerful climbing, Ronja is as competitive as she is grounded. When she’s not racing, you’ll likely find her relaxing in a hammock with a cup of maté tea—and always happy to share one.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:58 |
| 14 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | 01:27:25 |
| DNF | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | - |
| 7 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:29:05 |
| 6 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:40 |
| 7 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:23:15 |
| 13 | Saalfelden-Leogang Salzburgerland Leogang Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 20:28 |
| 12 | Saalfelden-Leogang Salzburgerland Leogang Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:30:24 |
| 2 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 20:27 |
| 2 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:25:22 |
| 14 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:51 |
| 5 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:33:09 |
| 3 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:50 |
| 6 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:19:42 |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:55 |
Pal Arinsal delivered a weekend packed with milestone moments. From breakthrough victories for Bjorn Riley to record-setting performances by Jenny Rissveds, Valentina Höll and Jordan Williams. Beyond the results, riders shared stories of resilience, redemption and recovery, with Reece Wilson reflecting on a career-defining podium and Victor Koretzky providing an encouraging update on his return from injury.
At the highest-altitude stop of the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Adrien Boichis (Specialized Factory Racing), Jenny Rissveds (Canyon XC Racing), Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) and Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) capped off an intense block of racing with commanding victories at Pal Arinsal – Andorra. While Rissveds, Schehl and Corvi completed impressive XCC-XCO doubles to strengthen their overall leads, Boichis delivered a masterclass performance on home trails as riders battled for crucial points before the cross-country season heads into its six-week summer break.
Jordan Williams (Specialized Gravity) and Valentina Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) strengthened their grip on the 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup season with commanding victories in Pal Arinsal – Andorra, as both riders extended their winning streaks and headed into the summer break as overall series leaders.
