Final Overall Standings for the 2021 DH World Cup Season

Sep 18, 2021
by Ed Spratt  
Full commitment and fastest lap of the day for the man they call Super Bruni.

With the 2021 DH World Cup season now complete let's see how the results stack up in the overall standings.

Individual Standings:


Elite Women


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Elite Men


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Junior Women


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116 Comments
  • 85 1
 Daprela takes second despite a DNF and DNS what a year for him! Also what a brilliant run by Bruni, so composed under all that pressure!
  • 46 2
 Yeah... and Pierron finishes 6th whereas he barely raced this year.
Damn' froggies Smile
  • 21 1
 @danstonQ: I can't wait to see him next season at full health, such an aggressive and talented rider
  • 3 1
 Is this Daprela’s debut season?
  • 7 1
 @thenotoriousmic: Second one, considering that 2020 was a shitty half season.
  • 1 0
 @danstonQ: yea and I can’t help what the race time would have been if Amaury Pierron didn’t have that rodeo in the rocks..but that’s racin
  • 3 1
 @danstonQ: Amazing performance from a first proper season. I saw the best riding of the year from him. Bruni a class act as always.
  • 10 0
 I hope these guys and girls are legends in France. This really is a dynasty.
  • 1 0
 Has anyone ever gone into the finals into 3rd place in the series and ended up winning the overall before?
  • 5 0
 @TobiasHandcock: Alas, they’re not… As far as sport is concerned, there is little interest in sports other than football and road cycling in the French media… So with the exception of the specialised press, these riders’ results will remain largely unnoticed. When Pinturault won the overall and GS crystal globes in ski racing back in March, hardly anyone noticed. A crying shame and a sad state of affairs.
  • 2 0
 Best show on earth
  • 1 1
 @thenotoriousmic: Second season in Elite. Long time mentored by the notorious Nicolas Vouilloz.
  • 67 1
 Troy with the 666 for points lol
  • 9 4
 Neighbor of the Beast
  • 5 1
 @danstonQ: na, that's 668. Unless it was a clever Aussie TV show joke, in which case, comment of the day.
  • 5 2
 He made a deal with the Devil to get on the overall podium.
  • 8 2
 There is that old conspiracy theory about the Monster Energy logo, hmmmm...
  • 4 1
 Hell yeah
  • 3 0
 \m/
  • 1 1
 The devil is in the details. Wink
  • 56 2
 Loic winning the last race and the overall, Greg Minaar wining World Champs, finally 2021 isn't that bad!
  • 37 1
 Super Bruni
  • 4 1
 That race photo shows the commitment..damn near bar drag in a finals race run.
  • 4 0
 Nvm..that was from yesterday..my bad
  • 7 1
 @abueno: You can bet he went even harder in the race.
  • 31 1
 The overall winners weren't expected to win coming into Snowshoe..Damn! DH is awesome!
  • 3 24
flag FuzzyL FL (Sep 18, 2021 at 23:29) (Below Threshold)
 Yeah, well, maybe they should race in only three locations next year - that would almost guarantee “surprises” in the last race…

I really like the way Vali rides, but she didn’t bring it together this year anywhere besides Snowshoe - and walks away with the overall.

And Bruni’s 4 Worlds titles show that he is the guy to perfectly put it all into that one final run - but personally I feel that should maybe not be the way to win overall.
  • 15 1
 @FuzzyL: The only way to win the overall is to have the most points by the end of the season. That's it. Sometimes it's a sh*t show up until the very end, sometimes someone runs away with it. Your assessment that Vali didn't "bring it together anywhere besides Snowshoe" is BS because that includes a 2nd place & a 3rd place. Myriam had crashes. Vali had crashes. That's racing. But Vali had a better overall season and that's why she is the women's World Cup Overall winner. If anything, this season shows that Vali has the mental fortitude to comeback and overcome, which, in my opinion, is more impressive than starting out strong but not being able to finish it.
  • 4 15
flag FuzzyL FL (Sep 19, 2021 at 0:48) (Below Threshold)
 @ka-brap: Vali is the overall winner only because Myriam crashed yesterday. If that makes an “overall better season”, well, so be it.
  • 4 1
 @FuzzyL: yeah but why change the rules for the last stage? No points for qualification but 250 for the run. The last run become way more important. With a constant rule the woman overall would not be the same.
  • 15 2
 @FuzzyL: Myriam was in the position she was in BECAUSE Vali crashed twice at the start of the season. One of those she would have won if she kept it upright. Their seasons were more than comparable due to the fact they both had 2 crashes. Taking that in to account, Vali gained more points. Being ahead coming in to Snowshoe and looking like the likely overall winner doesnt mean its yours or you deserve it more. 2 crashes each and 1 gained more points so they win.
  • 7 0
 @FuzzyL: and Höll crashed in the first 2. Had she not, she would have won in Leogang, without a doubt.
  • 1 10
flag FuzzyL FL (Sep 19, 2021 at 1:22) (Below Threshold)
 @fautquecaswing: My point exactly. It was like they wanted as much as possible to depend on that one last run. Understandable from a suspense point of view, but not what I expect to be the criteria for overall.
  • 2 1
 @MTBcrash: yep but once again most qualies worth 50 and one worths 0, most races worth 200 and the last one worth 250. It is good for drama but not for fair-play (at least in my opinion).
  • 4 0
 @fautquecaswing: same for everyone. Maybe not ideal but it isn't unfair, they all started the season knowing how the points would be allocated. I feel sorry for Myriam too but it wasn't inherently unfair, on her or anyone else.
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flag FuzzyL FL (Sep 19, 2021 at 3:27) (Below Threshold)
 @mccarthyp: I don’t think anybody says it is “unfair”. In the end, everybody knows what’s at stake and have to bring their run down.

But these where replies to a post that said, DH is awesome, because we now have surprise overall world cup winners - and there I beg to differ.

If the circumstances only allow for five different venues, than that’s the way it is. Not sure, if it’s a good idea to run that last one twice, but whatever.

But, at least to me, that does indeed favor riders like Bruni who are especially good in an environment where it all comes down to that one run.

In DH we already have an event for that type of rider with the Worlds.

The World Cup overall, I think, should be more about consistency, about being able to ride well all year, and do equally well on as many different tracks as possible.

If someone walks away with the overall it will never be “undeserved”. But that kind of unpredictability should not be a main criteria for the design of the overall in the future, if you ask me.
  • 4 1
 @FuzzyL: are we ignoring the fact that Bruni also crushed everyone in qualis? Points for qualis wouls have put him even further ahead in the overall.
  • 1 0
 @FuzzyL: I have many times commented on the unique nature of the world champs and the one run pressure. Having said that, we had two races in Snowshoe purely because of Covid. And ultimately it was still the aggregate of a season's results.
  • 1 0
 More exciting than TV!
  • 2 1
 @FuzzyL: but Vali crashed on two races early in season. It's the same thing.
  • 3 0
 @Rayfound: that is exactly the point. She felt even more but still won, only thanks to a different rule on the last race. So the last race is more important. Why ? For drama, not for any sport-based reason.
  • 25 0
 Maybe now Pinkbike is going to post an article for Izabela... Shame for Loris, I almost cried . And WHAT a great run for Suarez
  • 23 0
 way to go Jackson Goldstone! What a stellar first year. This kid has a bright future ahead of him.
  • 22 1
 was very saddened by Loris, he has lost the World Cup for two years in a row. Someday he will have to win, although today it has been seen that he could not bear the pressure. Greetings
  • 8 0
 So sad... He's such a nice lad! Hope next year he gets the overall.
  • 3 5
 Watching his bike something seemed off. Blown damper or something - his front end wouldn’t track at all after a certain point….?
  • 5 30
flag bogey (Sep 18, 2021 at 20:56) (Below Threshold)
 @stylishskier: if you watch the men’s and women’s races it seems that quite a few of the Fox riders had trouble at Snowshoe. The forks were transmitting far more shock and vibration through to the riders which was evident when watching their arms vibrate/shake like mad in the rock gardens.
Not sure if this was Loris’ issue because he seemed exhausted but this could have taken a toll on hi over the double header.
I couldn’t help but think they would have been better off with a dual crown Fox 36 on this course instead of the mega stiff 40. The riders on Rockshox and Ohlins seemed to be in far better control.
  • 18 1
 @bogey: Loris rides RockShox
  • 3 20
flag bogey (Sep 18, 2021 at 22:24) (Below Threshold)
 @bgoldstone: ahhh, forgot he went to the dark side!
Regardless, watch the videos of Fox vs RS riders carefully and the difference is obvious.
  • 6 0
 @bogey: I've never seen an Outside+ logo like yours - maybe I haven't been paying attention....
  • 6 0
 @bogey: i had the same impression. Looked like many fox forks didnt use full travel or were set up pretty hard?
Counter example would be loics Öhlins which seemed to use full travel and seemed to hug the ground.
Plus:
i guess loic hit his lines in the rock garden veeeeery precisely.
  • 2 0
 @suspended-flesh: Seems all previous Pinkbike plus members now have Outside plus instead
  • 3 2
 @c-radicallis: I have an Outside+ membership that linked itself to my pinkbike login. Surprised me for sure but I’ll take the added benefits.
  • 3 0
 Loris definitely seemed off. Like one of those days where you just don't feel in control on the bike and little mistakes really add up. Too much pressure. Crazy how good Loic is under massive pressure.
  • 1 0
 @DylanH93: His bike was 100% fine, he was just riding super tense. Never expected him to cave soo hard under pressure.
  • 20 2
 I feel so sad for Pompon.. crashing like that on an "easy" part must feel so bad. DH is so emotional, maybe because it's umpredictable.
  • 8 0
 We had the race on at our bike shop and I saw at the end of Pompon's run they were filming Vali Holl just looking totally stunned. It was pretty crazy, she just could not believe that she'd won the race and the overall - then Pompon came into the finish area and looked equally stunned, but not in as much of a good way. I think they were both just like "how did that change so quickly"
  • 9 0
 That was gut wrenching. Pom Pom was despondent in the finish area when Vali patted her back. Setting us up for an epic battle next year though!
  • 2 2
 I agree and I think Pompon is an incredible rider, absolutely talented, committed and insanely fast as was evident from the split times.
It looked like a small mistake, perhaps under pressure, she was trying to get every pedal stroke out of that straight and went slightly wide onto the gravel as she turned.
Vali's change in mindset has undoubtedly helped her though, she was making similarly small but significant mistakes early on in the season but seemed to relax into a season she probably thought she would never win.
I think the two of them along with Marine Cabirou and Camille Balanche will provide an incredibly exciting season next year.
The high attrition rate of the Snowshoe double round was a bit of an upset, I didn't enjoy watching some of the rock section carnage, the racing was fantastic and the riders did an amazing job but it felt a bit artificial; forcing tired riders into some brutally painful mistakes. Why not just end with Rampage and let BK take the overall win?
  • 14 1
 Chainsaw would be proud. Amazing Jackson!!
  • 9 0
 What a race!!! Mind blown.... you never know what is going to unfold on race day !!!

Sik Mik.. what a career!! They way you have represented your family , Country and the mtb community is a true testimony to who you are as a person !!
Seeing your boys come out to greet you after your final run was very emotional.. 2 boys super proud of their Dad!!
Hold your head high and be proud of what you have achieved both on the track and most of all off the track!!
You have inspired countless numbers of kids and adults across the globe to get on a bike and have fun.
Well done Mik.. Stellar career and a absolute true Gentleman of the sport !!

Side note.. camaraderie/mateship amongst these athletes is the icing on the cake of a great sport !!
  • 13 1
 Look at Cathro scoring points. So inspirational, man.
  • 2 0
 Think that puts him close to the points he needs to compete next year.
  • 11 0
 Snowshoe is one lucky place for Super Bruni.
  • 11 0
 Tuhoto, ka pai
  • 7 1
 Here at snowshoe and what a race it was. Loudest cheers at the finish by far were for Troy. Would have been great for him to get the win again but bruni's strength and conditioning are clearly second to none. He's so composed from top to bottom and is always in the hunt. Race was exciting to the last rider!
  • 8 0
 The sickest downhill race of UCI ●
  • 8 1
 Vali Hoell winning overall her first year.. wow
  • 8 1
 Wow, with this finish, bad luck is an understatement for Commencal. :/
  • 13 16
 Scientifically , "luck" doesn't exist. It's just a matter of coincidences, nothing else.
  • 26 4
 @danstonQ: this is why you’re single
  • 4 1
 @danstonQ:
I agree with you 100% bro, this had nothing to do with no lucky-underwear. Very unfortunate series of events for Commencal either way, though.
  • 3 0
 Absolute mental event. Thought Pompon would win both Snowshoe races and was I evah wrong. And the men’s - Daprela still with a chance of winning, Reece’s (un)luck, an on form Suarez, Brosnan, Iles, and Super Bruni back. They all brought the heat today!
  • 6 0
 I wonder how Reece would have done without chain failure?!!!
Surprised to see a chain drop on a high idler bike.
  • 5 0
 Bent chain ring according to his insta! Gutted for him - he was on a heater.
  • 6 0
 That lead image of Bruni! Bars in the grass! Great capture Nathan.
  • 5 0
 Bruni l'incroyable! He is so good under pressure. Good to see the Canadians doing so well. Kirk McDowall in 20th.
  • 3 0
 Pene ruling the key section almost to the end. Big things coming for him I reckon. Kinda gutted for Reece - where would he have finished if not Les Gets and a couple of technicals?
  • 7 1
 BRUNI : SUPER_FLUIDE
  • 5 0
 This is the most exciting day of mtb racing I've seen yet.
  • 2 1
 Not 1, but 2 French washouts in the last 30 seconds of track giving Valli the title. Marine's last corner slip, the difference between Myriam winning the overall by 4 points and 0.28s. Snowshoe and French drama go hand-in-hand.
  • 6 1
 Bruno, with the broken heel and all finally pulls it off, what a season
  • 4 1
 Snowshoe is a great place for a finale! It’s so demanding of the riders and it is unforgiving. Riders have to be dang near perfect to win.
  • 3 0
 Is this the first time that someone has won the overall without ever having the leader's jersey?
  • 4 0
 Pierron and Thibaut scratch two races and ends up 6&2?!
  • 4 0
 Parade in Squamish for young goldstone I reckon
  • 3 0
 How many points to qualify to race WC in a normal year? 40?
(I'm aware this year was a freebie if you were on a team)
  • 2 0
 Does commencal petition to never have final race at Snowshoe ever again? That place has not been nice to them last two times.
  • 1 0
 it is hard to judge from outside but when you saw the overall standings before the weekend Commencal team gave more than 100%.
Maybe you can ride it smarter to secure the overall.
  • 11 12
 This might be an unpopular opinion but here goes: I think we need to do more for the safety of the riders. I'm certain that the casualty rate in our sport among the top is worse than any other sport in the world, even motorcross. Since the riders are not going to go any slower regardless of courses or bikes, the only feasible thing that can be implemented is safety attire - compulsory neck, spine brace, and "suit" esp around the trunk, pelvis and femur. It has to be compulsory. No one is complaining in F1 now are they.

Otherwise it's only matter of time that one gets permanently disabled or killed in the middle of the race.
  • 6 1
 Incorrect, they will go slower due to course changes. Limiting man-made/"manicured" sections and adding corners would slow them down. It's not possible to go as fast through a section if there are 3 corners instead of 1 or 2 all other things equal. Crashing is going to happen no matter what and the riders are autonomous humans who can be responsible for the risk they are willing to expose themselves to. No need to mandate anything. I would prefer more corners and rougher tracks for my spectating pleasure, but as for safety I expect the riders to know their limits and choose what they consider worth the risk.
  • 3 0
 That's the risk we all take when riding. I think not giving them rest between races caused a few more crashes than usual.
  • 3 12
flag CaliCol (Sep 19, 2021 at 6:34) (Below Threshold)
 And we should all get vaccinated? Right?
  • 1 0
 Amazing race and year. Brutal too. DH is like some rollerball/roman gladiator shit. We need more races per season but I'm not sure how many would survive.
  • 2 1
 No title for Commencal despite the huge investment (how many UCI team ride Commencal frame ? 6 ?) on that bike category … it’s disappointing isn’t ?
  • 2 0
 Doesn’t matter who won cause I’ll never forget Corey Jackson’s big save. “No Nuts, No glory”
  • 4 1
 All the races in snowshoe were wild AF.
  • 3 1
 Damn those Frenchies!!! 5 out of the top 10 are from France. Impressive!
  • 3 0
 8th in the world only makes you the fifth best French rider. A lot of talent coming from France at the moment, the UK is doing pretty well too.
  • 3 0
 Frig yeah Jackson!
  • 2 0
 Great job, Izabela Yankova !! Such a dominance!!!
  • 1 1
 Where are all the Vali naysayers now? Shouldn't they be roasting Pompon now?!

Great seasons by all!

Down with the patriarchy!
  • 1 0
 Another great finish to the season, seems like more often than not something crazy happens.
  • 2 0
 Gutted for myriam stoked for bruni!!!
  • 2 0
 I'm actually mostly stoked for Ben Cathro. What a guy!
  • 2 0
 What a mental race!
  • 1 0
 Nutters!
  • 3 4
 I loved the race coverage thanks Redbull, but had to turn off the audio, bring back Claudio.
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