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19 Jul 26
UCI Enduro World Cup: Drama to the Very End as Conolly and Gilchrist Triumph in Aletsch Arena-Bellwald
Enduro

Ella Conolly strengthened her grip on the Women Elite title race, while Ryan Gilchrist (Yeti / Fox Factory Race Team) claimed a maiden UCI Enduro World Cup victory and Lief Rodgers moved to the top of the Men Elite standings following Alex Rudeau’s disqualification. Elena Frei delighted the home crowd with a breakthrough win, as Hugo Marti Montessinos and Speed Project mathematically secured the Junior Men’s and Teams overall titles respectively in Aletsch Arena-Bellwald (Switzerland).

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18 Jul 26
Rudeau’s Exit Turns UCI Enduro World Cup Title Race on its Head as Conolly Takes Control in Aletsch Arena - Bellwald
Enduro

The battle for the UCI Enduro World Cup titles took a dramatic turn in Aletsch Arena–Bellwald as overall men’s leader Alex Rudeau was disqualified and women’s contenders Raphaela Richter and Winnifred Goldsbury were forced to withdraw, reshaping both championship races. While Sławomir Łukasik seized control of the men’s event and Leif Rogers moved into pole position for the overall lead, Ella Conolly delivered a commanding performance to move within touching distance of securing back-to-back UCI Enduro World Cup titles.

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17 Jul 26
Riders share their thoughts ahead of Aletsch Arena - Bellwald UCI Enduro World Cup
Enduro

As the UCI Enduro World Cup season enters its decisive phase, the fight for the overall crowns remains wide open, with recovery, consistency and mental strength set to make the difference.

Article
16 Jul 26
Everything Still to Play for at Penultimate UCI Enduro World Cup of the Season
Enduro

After a thrilling UCI Cross-country and UCI Downhill World Cup double header in Pal Arinsal - Andorra, the enduro action resumes to conclude six weekends of back-to-back WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series action.

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14 Jul 26
“It’s a day I’ll look back on for the rest of my life” : THE B LINE from Pal Arinsal - Andorra
Cross-Country
Short Track
Downhill

Pal Arinsal delivered a weekend packed with milestone moments. From breakthrough victories for Bjorn Riley to record-setting performances by Jenny Rissveds, Valentina Höll and Jordan Williams. Beyond the results, riders shared stories of resilience, redemption and recovery, with Reece Wilson reflecting on a career-defining podium and Victor Koretzky providing an encouraging update on his return from injury.

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12 Jul 26
UCI XCO World Cup: Rissveds and Boichis Lead the Way in Pal Arinsal - Andorra
Cross-Country

At the highest-altitude stop of the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Adrien Boichis (Specialized Factory Racing), Jenny Rissveds (Canyon XC Racing), Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) and Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) capped off an intense block of racing with commanding victories at Pal Arinsal – Andorra. While Rissveds, Schehl and Corvi completed impressive XCC-XCO doubles to strengthen their overall leads, Boichis delivered a masterclass performance on home trails as riders battled for crucial points before the cross-country season heads into its six-week summer break.

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11 Jul 26
UCI Downhill World Cup: Williams and Höll Deliver Statement Victories in Pal Arinsal-Andorra
Downhill

Jordan Williams (Specialized Gravity) and Valentina Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) strengthened their grip on the 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup season with commanding victories in Pal Arinsal – Andorra, as both riders extended their winning streaks and headed into the summer break as overall series leaders.

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10 Jul 26
Rissveds and Riley Shine in Pal Arinsal – Andorra as UCI XCC World Cup Battles Intensify
Short Track

At the highest-altitude stop of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Jenny Rissveds (Canyon XC Racing) continued her dominant run with a second consecutive UCI XCC World Cup victory, while Bjorn Riley (Scott-SRAM MTB Race Team) claimed a breakthrough first UCI World Cup win with a perfectly timed late attack in the Men’s Elite race. Meanwhile, U23 series leaders Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) and Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) further strengthened their grip on the overall standings, delivering another commanding display in Pal Arinsal ahead of Sunday’s UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup.

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10 Jul 26
Course Unveiled for Round 5 of the 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup in Aletsch Arena – Bellwald
Enduro

The host of the 2025 UCI Enduro World Championship returns to the UCI Enduro World Cup calendar, before the five-week summer break.

Article
10 Jul 26
Höll and Stevens-McNab Fastest in Pal Arinsal – Andorra Downhill Qualifying
Downhill

After lighting up La Thuile - Valle d’Aosta (Italy) in the UCI Downhill World Cup Finals last Saturday, the world’s best downhill athletes were back between the race tape today in Pal Arinsal - Andorra to try and secure their spots in tomorrow’s last finals before a six-week summer break.

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09 Jul 26
Pal Arinsal - Andorra: When is It? Who is Riding? How and Where to Watch?
Cross-Country
Short Track
Downhill

We look at everything you need to know about the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series races, including when the Cross-county Short Track (XCC), Cross-country Olympic (XCO) and Downhill events are scheduled to take place, who is racing, and how to watch.

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08 Jul 26
Title Races Heat Up as the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Returns to Pal Arinsal, Andorra
Cross-Country
Short Track
Downhill

After four back-to-back rounds, the 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads from the Alps to the Pyrenees for the final UCI Cross-country and Downhill World Cups before a six-week summer break. With overall leaders Jenny Rissveds, Luca Martin and Valentina Höll looking to tighten their grip on the standings, and fierce title fights still raging, the iconic venue is set to host another thrilling chapter in the 2026 season.

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07 Jul 26
“It was crazy” : THE B LINE from La Thuile - Valle d’Aosta
Cross-Country
Short Track
Downhill

La Thuile - Valle d’Aosta delivered a weekend of firsts and unforgettable moments, from Martina Berta’s maiden UCI XCO World Cup victory on home soil and Jordan Williams’ long-awaited return to the top step, to candid insights from the sport’s biggest stars as they reflected on breakthrough performances, fierce rivalries, injury setbacks and their ambitions for the races ahead.

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05 Jul 26
UCI XCO World Cup: Berta Claims Historic Home Victory in La Thuile–Valle d’Aosta While Martin Continues his Winning Run
Cross-Country

Martina Berta (Origine Racing Division) thrilled the home crowd with a breakthrough Women’s Elite victory on one of the most demanding courses of the season, while overall leader Luca Martin (Cannondale Factory Racing) extended his advantage with a commanding second consecutive UCI XCO World Cup win. In the Under-23 categories, Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) and Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) completed dominant weekend doubles in La Thuile–Valle d’Aosta (Italy)

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04 Jul 26
Giambi and Conolly Triumph After Breathtaking La Thuile - Valle d’Aosta UCI Enduro World Cup
Enduro

Raphaël Giambi (Speed Project) claimed his first-ever UCI Enduro World Cup victory and Ella Conolly extended her overall lead. Junior series leaders Nežka Libnik and Hugo Marti Montessinos continued their winning form on four demanding Alpine stages culminating in La Thuile’s iconic night race.

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