The 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup heads to Saalfelden Leogang for Round 2, set in Austria’s largest bike region and celebrating the Epic Bikepark’s 25th anniversary. Riders will take on a demanding six-stage, 71km course with 2,000m of descending, including a brand-new stage, while Enduro Open competitors will line up alongside the elite on the same iconic terrain.
The UCI Downhill World Cup returned to action in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, where Vali Höll continued her dominant start to 2026 and Luca Shaw claimed a long-awaited first UCI World Cup win. Beyond the results, the weekend delivered standout storylines across the board, from breakthrough podiums to comeback performances and home-soil disappointments.
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.
Luca Shaw secured a long-awaited maiden Elite UCI World Cup win with a breakthrough ride in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, while Valentina Höll dominates to make history with a second victory at the venue.
Alex Rudeau hung on to victory by a slender margin in the Men’s Elite UCI Enduro World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes (France), while Ella Connolly continued her dominance of the Women’s Elite category.
Jordan Williams and Valentina Höll set the fastest qualifying times at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes. Junior riders Aletha Ostgaard and Jonty Williamson also stood out, on a demanding course in the French Pyrenees.
After the first European round of the 2026 UCI World Cup for mountain bike’s endurance formats, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series returns this Saturday and Sunday with a Gravity feast as the UCI Downhill and UCI Enduro World Cups take to the trails of Loudenvielle – Peyragudes (France).
After a nine-month off-season, the UCI Enduro World Cup returns this weekend for its 2026 curtain raiser in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes (France).
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.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes (France) curtain-raiser blends rider and fan favourites with a brand-new stage.
