| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 38 | 473 |
XCC | 37 | 318 |
Ulan was born in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, in a small village called Vale do Capão, home to just 3,000 people.
Growing up surrounded by mountains, nature, and a close‑knit community deeply shaped who he is and the values he carries with him, both on and off the bike. Ulan’s goals are to continue growing and developing at the highest international level, consistently finishing in the top 10 at UCI World Cup races and achieving his first podium. He believes that major victories are the result of the journey. His biggest career goal at the moment is the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games—arriving there with a real chance to fight for a historic podium for his country.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shimano Supercup Massi La Nucía La Nucia Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:12:51 |
| 14 | Internacionales Chelva + UCI XCO Junior Series Chelva Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:16:55 |
| 2 | Internacional MTB Series #1 Lavras, MG Men Elite - Cross-country short circuit | 22:42 |
| 2 | Internacional MTB Series #1 Lavras, MG Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:24:47 |
| 1 | Taça Brasil de Cross-Country RJ Paraiba do Sul - RJ Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:23:00 |
| 1 | UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series - XCO Continental Series Paraíba do Sul - RJ Men Elite - Cross-country short circuit | 00:23:44 |
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.
