Finn Iles (Specialized Gravity) and Valentina Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) mastered a rapidly evolving track at Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland (Austria) to secure UCI Downhill World Cup victories in contrasting fashion. Höll delivered a dominant, historic performance, while Iles claimed an emotional win in a razor-thin battle decided by consistency. The day marked a milestone moment, with the Women’s Elite race closing the programme for the first time in history. Meanwhile, junior standouts Lina Frener (Norco x adidas Race Division) and Jonty Williamson (Yeti/Fox Factory Race Team) continued their impressive starts to the season.
Simon Andreassen (Orbea Fox Factory Team) and Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) delivered perfectly timed final-lap attacks to claim Elite victories in a dramatic and technical UCI Cross-country Short-Track World Cup round in Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland (Austria). Wet conditions and demanding new course features split the fields and set the stage for thrilling, action-packed racing across all categories.
In slippery and demanding conditions at Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland, Dylan Maples (Pivot Factory Racing) and Marine Cabirou (Canyon DH Racing) topped the UCI Downhill World Cup qualifying to secure last start positions for the finals, in a dramatic session that saw several leading riders miss out and the technical “Speedster” track push bike handling and line choice to the limit.
SCOTT Sports unveils its most advanced Cross-country race bike to date, combining a proven race-winning legacy with cutting-edge design to meet the growing demands of modern WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series competition.
The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland in Austria for a packed weekend of downhill, enduro, cross-country action this weekend on the iconic Epic Bikepark slopes. The natural trails and technical wooded sections will test both the physical and technical abilities of the world’s best mountain bikers across the four formats.
After three exciting rounds across gravity and endurance, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to the iconic venue of Saalfelden Leogang – SalzburgerLand (Austria) for a coming together of all four formats.
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.
