| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 10 | 1082 |
XCC | 4 | 1222 |
Victor Koretzky is one of the most successful riders in elite cross-country mountain biking.
A multiple UCI World Cup winner, Koretzky has long been recognized for his explosive speed, tactical intelligence, and adaptability across XCO and XCC disciplines. In 2025, he started the season in commanding form, consistently finishing on the podium and showing incredible dominance—especially in XCC short track races. At the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Valais, he retained his Elite XCC World Champion title, sprinting to victory in a thrilling finish. Koretzky’s racing style blends aggression with precision, making him a constant threat on both fast and technical courses. With over a decade of elite-level experience and a proven ability to perform under pressure, Victor continues to lead from the front and remains a key contender in the hunt for more World Cup titles.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimano Supercup Massi Banyoles + UCI XCO Junior Series Banyoles Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1h22:00.17 |
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.
