| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
DHI | 19 | 285 |
Veronika has been competing in Downhill UCI World Cups since 2015, bringing years of elite racing experience to the sport.
A six-time Italian National Champion, she has claimed seven podium finishes throughout her career, including an impressive 3rd place overall in the Elite Women UCI World Cup standings in 2019. Renowned for her ability to thrive on demanding, technical tracks, Veronika pairs precise bike control with exceptional physical strength, making her a consistent and formidable presence at the highest level of competition.

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.