| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 34 | 235 |
Tuhoto-Ariki is from Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. English wasn’t his first language—he grew up speaking te reo Māori, and his culture is central to who he is. Ko te reo te mauri o tōku rangatiratanga — his language is the life force of his identity, and it guides everything he does.
Tuhoto-Ariki has been part of MS Racing for five years, competing at the highest level in both BMX and downhill. His career highlights include being crowned King of Crankworx, earning a Junior UCI World Cup win, taking 3rd place at the UCI World Championships, and securing multiple national titles. His goal is clear: to win UCI World Cups. Off the bike, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time back home living the tribe life. Giving back to his family and iwi keeps him grounded and focused. His favourite place to ride is at home in Rotorua—the land, the people, and his culture give him strength and purpose every time he races.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:40.157 |
| 15 | La Thuile La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta UCI DHI World Cup La Thuile: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:39.397 |
| 20 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:42.459 |
| 8 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI DHI World Cup Pal Arinsal: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 02:37.655 |
| 30 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 04:04.104 |
| 70 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI DHI World Cup Haute-Savoie: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 04:23.459 |
| 15 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 02:53.273 |
| 45 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI DHI World Cup Lenzerheide: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 02:58.168 |
| 28 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:17.400 |
| 33 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI DHI World Cup Lake Placid: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:15.800 |
| 24 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Finals | 03:41.935 |
| 6 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 2 | 03:40.258 |
| 65 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI DHI World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Downhill Men Elite: DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:59.191 |
| 52 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:01.146 |
| 35 | Loudenvielle - Peyragudes Loudenvielle Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 3:35.228 |
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.
