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Downhill, Enduro, Cross-country Olympic and Short Track: from July 3 to 5, 2026, La Thuile will host four formats of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series within one major event village in the heart of the Aosta Valley resort. Online ticket sales are now officially open for both the stadium area and lift access.

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Nové Město na Moravě once again proved why it stands as one of the most iconic stops on the calendar, delivering not only world-class racing but also an outstanding fan experience driven by an extensive programme of activations, animations and community-focused activities.

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to Loudenvielle-Peyragudes (France) to kick off the European Downhill season and open the Enduro campaign at a now-iconic Pyrenean venue. A fast, technical course sets the stage for high-intensity racing and brings together the top contenders in both disciplines.

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series returned to Nové Mĕsto Na Moravĕ with fast, high-intensity racing and standout performances across XCC and XCO. Mathis Azzaro and Puck Pieterse took Short Track wins, while Tom Pidcock maintained his perfect record at the venue and Laura Stigger extended Specialized Factory Racing’s dominant 2026 run. Stigger and Sina Frei share insights on team tactics, off-season gains, and season ambitions in this week’s THE B LINE.

Tom Pidcock returned in dominant fashion with a hard-fought win over Luca Martin, while Laura Stigger powered to a commanding solo victory as Nové Město na Moravě once again delivered thrilling Cross-country racing.

A dramatic UCI Cross-country Short-Track World Cup showdown in Nové Město Na Moravě saw Puck Pieterse storm back to claim victory on her return to the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, while Mathis Azzaro denied Tom Pidcock in a last-lap sprint, with both races decided in thrilling fashion on the final straight.

Katrin Embacher (KTM Factory MTB Team) took her maiden WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series victory by dominating the U23 Women’s UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup at Nové Město Na Moravě while Thibaut François Baudry (Canyon XC Racing) sealed a cat-and-mouse U23 Men’s win.

Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) and Makena Kellerman showed there is more than one way to win at Nové Město Na Moravě, as they took Under 23 victories in the UCI Cross-country Short Track (XCC) World Cup.

Following an action-packed season opener in South Korea, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to Nové Město na Moravě, one of the sport’s most iconic venues, for a weekend of fast, technical racing, a stacked field led by stars like Tom Pidcock and Puck Pieterse, and a vibrant fan experience featuring over 20 brand activations, bike demos, freestyle shows and live entertainment.

Tom Pidcock, Puck Pieterse and Mathieu van der Poel are set to line up at the UCI Cross-country World Cup in Nové Město na Moravě, Czechia from 22-24 May.

Get the riders thoughts from South Korea’s UCI World Cup in The B Line from MONA YongPyong

Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) and Dario Lillo (Giant Factory Off-road Team - XC) took two of the hardest-fought UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup victories in recent years at the opening round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea.

A historic opener to the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea saw Asa Vermette (Frameworks Racing / TRP) claim a sensational Elite debut victory while Vali Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) triumphed despite a flat tyre. On a demanding brand-new course, Junior wins for Aletha Ostgaard (Canyon DH Racing) and Jonty Williamson (Yeti / Fox Factory Race Team) capped a thrilling start to the season.

Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) and Mathis Azzaro (Origine Racing Division) headline a thrilling start to the XCC season in MONA YongPyong, where the format made its Asian debut. Fast, tactical racing and standout first-time wins set the tone across Elite and U23 categories pointing to an exciting season ahead.

The opening round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series marks the return of Downhill racing to Asia after 25 years, debuting a brand-new track in MONA YongPyong, South Korea. In sunny, dry but windy conditions, Harriet Harnden (AON Racing) and Asa Vermette (Frameworks Racing/TRP) topped qualifying with standout performances, while several favourites faced early challenges setting the stage for highly unpredictable finals.