| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 1 | 03:01.146 |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series - Crankworx - Christchurch Downhill Christchurch Men Elite - Downhill | 4:36.904 |
| 3 | Crankworx - Rotorua Downhill Rotorua Men Elite - Downhill | 3:01.426 |
| 1 | New Zealand National Championships - DHI Rotorua Men Elite - Downhill | - |
| 15 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - DHI Qualifiers 2 | 02:54.656 |
Get the riders thoughts from South Korea’s UCI World Cup in The B Line from MONA YongPyong
Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) and Dario Lillo (Giant Factory Off-road Team - XC) took two of the hardest-fought UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup victories in recent years at the opening round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea.
A historic opener to the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea saw Asa Vermette (Frameworks Racing / TRP) claim a sensational Elite debut victory while Vali Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) triumphed despite a flat tyre. On a demanding brand-new course, Junior wins for Aletha Ostgaard (Canyon DH Racing) and Jonty Williamson (Yeti / Fox Factory Race Team) capped a thrilling start to the season.
