| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 1 | 528 |
XCC | 1 | 390 |
Sina Frei is one of the most consistent and successful cross-country mountain bikers of her generation.
A former U23 UCI World Champion, Frei transitioned seamlessly to the elite level, where she has become a regular podium contender in UCI World Cups and global championships. She earned a silver medal in XCO at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and played a key role in securing gold for Switzerland in the team relay at the World Championships. Known for her small stature but incredible power-to-weight ratio, Frei excels on technical and climbing-heavy courses. As a vital member of the Specialized Factory XC team, she also competes in XCC races with notable success. Frei’s tactical intelligence and endurance have made her a respected role model in the sport.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI XCC World Cup Val Di Sole: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:01 |
| 16 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCO World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | +00:01:29:52 |
| 17 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCC World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:28 |
| 14 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCO World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | 01:16:49 |
| 4 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCC World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:22:41 |
| 17 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCC World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:17 |
| 8 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCO World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | 01:24:32 |
| 6 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:22:03 |
| 4 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | 01:24:47 |
| 1 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 00:23:20 |
| 1 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:27:03 |
| 5 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:38 |
| 3 | Nové Město na Moravě Nove Mesto Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:22:19 |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCO World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Olympic Women Elite | 01:27:37 |
| 8 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Women Elite | 00:21:35 |
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.
