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24 Apr 26
The Road Ahead: 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup Season
Enduro

A preview of the 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup season, with updated rankings and regulations, as the world’s best riders – led by reigning champions Slawomir Łukasik and Ella Conolly – line up for a season combining elite competition, fan-focused coverage and new opportunities for both professional and amateur racers.

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23 Apr 26
Leave No Trace, Leave a Legacy: WHOOP UCI MTB World Series Unveils Expanded CSR Roadmap
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill
Enduro

Building on key milestones achieved since 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports accelerates its commitment to sustainability, community and legacy with a strengthened CSR framework, new initiatives and the launch of a Legacy Award.

Article
22 Apr 26
The Numbers Behind the Riders: UCI International Elite Numbers and Overall Leader Recognition
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill
Enduro

We dive into the full list of 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Elite career numbers, while unveiling the brand-new way to recognise and celebrate the overall leaders throughout the season

Article
21 Apr 26
Enduro Open Racing: Your Adventure Starts Here
Enduro

For riders who dream of tackling the same rugged trails, technical descents and lung‑burning liaisons as the world’s best, Enduro Open Racing is your ticket to the ultimate mountain bike experience.

Article
06 Apr 26
Race Bikes to Return for Second Season
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill
Enduro

Four new episodes feature the stories behind Loris Vergier’s Commencal Supreme, Aaron Gwin’s Trek Session 9.9, Jolanda Neff’s Cannondale Scalpel and Loïc Bruni’s Specialized Project Black. The original documentary forms part of WBD Sports’ commitment to off-road cycling content, which includes the recently aired The Cycle

Article
31 Mar 26
GoPro Announced as Official Wearable Camera Supplier of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series
Downhill

GoPro continues as the Official Wearable Camera Supplier of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series for a fourth year.

Article
17 Mar 26
UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series to award Golden Tickets into the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has confirmed the qualification pathway for riders aiming to compete on mountain bike’s biggest stage, with UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series Golden Tickets offering a direct-entry route into the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Article
08 Mar 26
From Commitment to Change: WBD Sports Drives Historic Progress for Women’s Mountain Bike On International Women’s Day
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill
Enduro

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.

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26 Feb 26
A Deeper Dive into the 2026 Endurance Season
Short Track
Cross-Country

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.

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25 Feb 26
Evie Richards and Lachlan Stevens-McNab feature in New Documentary: The Cycle
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill

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.

Article
19 Feb 26
A Deeper Dive into the 2026 Gravity Season
Downhill

20 Gravity teams have secured WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series status, guaranteeing their participation in all nine rounds of the 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup. We take a closer look at who will be racing for each team and highlight the key riders to watch this season.

Article
12 Feb 26
SCOTT Sports announced as Official Partner of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series
Short Track
Cross-Country

The international sports brand signs a two-year deal as the Official Cross-country Bike Partner. SCOTT Sports will also serve as the Event Presenting Partner for Soldier Hollow, Midway, Utah (USA) and renew its support as local partner for Lenzerheide (Switzerland)

Article
11 Feb 26
Lanthier Nadeau Announces Retirement
Enduro

Canadian rider calls time on career after a decade of competing at Enduro’s peak

Article
04 Feb 26
Finale Outdoor Region, Liguria to Host the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Enduro and E-Enduro World Championships
Enduro

From October 16 to 18, 2026, the “Home of enduro” will welcome the world’s best riders

Article
03 Feb 26
EPIC Bikepark Leogang Celebrates 25 Years
Short Track
Cross-Country
Downhill
Enduro

The 2026 season marks a significant anniversary for a mainstay on the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series calendar. Epic Bikepark Leogang — Austria’s first bike park and a long‑standing host venue — celebrates 25 years since opening in 2001, a milestone that coincides with another busy year of top‑level racing.

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