| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series - Crankworx - Christchurch Downhill Christchurch Men Elite - Downhill | 4:36.904 |
On International Women’s Day, WBD Sports highlights how its Women in Mountain Bike initiative is turning long term commitment into concrete action. Through structural, sporting and educational initiatives, the programme continues to drive meaningful progress towards greater gender parity across the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
20 Endurance teams have secured WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series status, guaranteeing their participation across all nine rounds of the 2026 UCI Cross-country World Cup, including Cross-country Olympic (XCO) and Cross-country Short Track (XCC). We take a closer look at who will be racing for each team and highlight the key riders to watch this season.
Brand-new documentary, The Cycle, follows five riders across different cycling disciplines and career stages, including WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series stars Lachie Stevens McNab and Evie Richards.
