Tags: World Cup XC
James Smurthwaite
Jul 7, 2020
Les Gets World Cup DH and XC Cancelled
Another one bites the dust.
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Ed Spratt
Jul 2, 2020
Video: Off Season Catch Up with Kate Courtney, Nino Schurter, Evie Richards & Henrique Avancini
Find out how Kate Courtney, Nino Schurter, Evie Richards and Henrique Avancini have been preparing for the upcoming XC World Cup season.
Ed Spratt
Jun 28, 2020
Round Up: 23 XC World Champs Bikes
Looking back at five years of custom World Championship race machines.
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Nathan Hughes
Jun 27, 2020
Photo Epic: XC World Champions
With no XC World Championships this weekend we will have to wait a little while longer to see who will be the next wearer of the rainbow stripes.
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Ed Spratt
Jun 27, 2020
Video Round Up: 7 Years of XC World Cup Racing from Albstadt
We may not be crowning any new World Champions this weekend but that doesn't mean we have to miss out on XC racing action from Albstadt.
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Matthew DeLorme
Jun 21, 2020
Photo Epic: Moments in Thinner Air - Andorra XC World Cup Great Moments
Take a stroll down memory lane as we look at some golden moments from races past.
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Ed Spratt
Jun 21, 2020
The Best Tech From Vallnord XC World Cups
All the best tech from Vallnord dating back to 2015.
Ed Spratt
Jun 21, 2020
Video Round Up: XC Racing Action from Vallnord World Cups
Relive some of the biggest moments in XC racing from Vallnord.
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James Smurthwaite
Jun 11, 2020
Interview: The UCI's Simon Burney on How the Revised World Cup Calendar Came to Life & What it Means for Racers
Some insights into the UCI World Cup planning process with the manager of the off-road division at the UCI.
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Ed Spratt
May 28, 2020
Video: The Most Intense Moments from the 2019 XC World Cup
A look back at some of the biggest moments from the 2019 XC World Cup season.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 29, 2020
The Revised 2020 Mountain Bike Race Calendar
The updated race calendar following the COVID disruption. We'll update this as and when more news comes in.
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Matthew DeLorme
May 24, 2020
Photo Epic: Golden Oldies from Nove Mesto
Remembering some of the biggest moments from past World Cup races at Nove Mesto.
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Ed Spratt
May 23, 2020
Video Round Up: 9 Years of World Cup XC Racing from Nove Mesto
A look back at all the racing action from Nove Mesto since 2011.
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James Smurthwaite
May 15, 2020
UCI Reveals Updated 2020 World Cup Calendar - Double Headers!
Racing is scheduled to return from September to November with some double race weekends to make up for lost rounds.
Ross Bell
May 13, 2020
Interview: Henrique Avancini on Being Broke in Europe, Racing Rivalries, MTB Growth in Brazil, & Much More
Perseverance has paid off for the Brazilian cross-country racer.
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James Smurthwaite
May 5, 2020
Mont Sainte Anne XC and DH World Cups Cancelled
Racing will return to Quebec in 2021.
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James Smurthwaite
May 1, 2020
Lenzerheide XC World Cup Postponed
Lenzerheide has become the latest World Cup XC round to be affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 17, 2020
Hacks, Bodges & DIY Projects From the World Cup Pits
Revisit some of the unique parts and pieces we've seen in the pits over the last few years.
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GHOST Bikes
Apr 16, 2020
Video: Ghost Factory Racing Kicks off 2020 With A South African Training Camp
Ghost Factory Racing escape Europe for sunnier climes.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 14, 2020
Vallnord DH and XC World Cups Cancelled
Vallnord is the latest World Cup to announce a cancellation due to the pandemic.
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 24, 2020
Fort William World Cup Cancelled, Nove Mesto World Cup XC Postponed
More race calendar disruption due to the spread of Coronavirus.
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Daniel Sapp
Mar 10, 2020
Lousã Portugal World Cup Postponed
Updated: We have received confirmation from the UCI that the event will be postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 9, 2020
8 XC Racer Set Up Tricks
Take a look at what the world's fastest riders are doing to shed weight and gain precious time.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 25, 2020
The Complete Guide to the 2020 World Cup XC Teams
We take a look at some of the top Elite teams from last year and those that have seen some big changes in the offseason shuffle.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 24, 2020
Video: Flat Out Racing in Les Gets - Fast Life Season 3 Episode 4
Kate Courtney and Loic Bruni head to Les Gets in France with the hope to extend their lead in the World Cup overall.
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Max Rendall
Jan 17, 2020
Video: Isla Short on Making it as a Privateer on the World Cup XC Circuit
The Scottish privateer had two top-20 performances in her first year racing in the elite category.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 2, 2019
Video: Kate Courtney's Fight for the Overall XC World Cup Title
Take a look back closest ever battle for the World Cup XC title between Kate Courtney and Jolanda Neff.
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Sarah Moore
Nov 6, 2019
UCI to Consider Lowering Female Transgender Athletes’ Maximum Testosterone Threshold
If approved, the limit would be lowered from below 10nmol/L to below 5nmol/L for competing in the female category.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 3, 2019
Women's DH Points Revised, Enduro Shock Swaps and XC Fields Shrunk in 2020 UCI Regulations
The new 2020 UCI regulations will mostly stay the same for next year with just a few tweaks made to the existing rules.
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Downtime Podcast
Sep 30, 2019
Podcast: Ric McLaughlin on Covering the World Cup & EWS Circuits
Find out more about Ric McLaughlin's career, what it takes to cover the World Cups and EWS rounds, and more.
Garneau
Sep 14, 2019
Video: Olympic Bronze Medallist Georgia Gould on Being a Pro Cyclist, Motherhood, & Winning the Battle for Equal Prize Money
5-Time US National Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist Georgia Gould was pivotal in obtaining equal prize money for men and women across all cycling disciplines.
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Ed Spratt
Sep 11, 2019
5 Things We Learned at Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
The final World Cup in Snowshoe provided some extraordinary racing all weekend and the XC was no exception. Here are five things we noticed from the sideline.
Orbea
Sep 10, 2019
Video: A Podium for Annie Last & Team KMC Ekoï Orbea - Snowshoe World Cup XC 2019
A great way to cap of the World Cup season.
Andy Vathis
Sep 9, 2019
Photo Epic: Burning Hot at the End - Snowshoe XC World Cup Finals 2019
One of the most intense seasons of cross country racing in recent memory came to a close in dramatic fashion.
Pinkbike Staff
Sep 9, 2019
Final Results: Fantasy XC League - Who Won the Grand Prize
After an incredible season of XC racing who takes home the grand prize?
Ed Spratt
Sep 8, 2019
Final Results: Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
The results are in from the final World Cup race of 2019 and Snowshoe provided another day of exciting racing.
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Ed Spratt
Sep 8, 2019
Video: Course Preview with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot - Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Ric McLaughlin take you around the new Snowshoe XC course.
Matthew DeLorme
Sep 8, 2019
Practice Photo Epic: One Last Lap - Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
Riders take to the track one last time before the big fight in finals.
Andy Vathis
Sep 7, 2019
Photo Epic: High Speed Pursuit - Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
Riders left everything on the track for the last XCC race of 2019.
Ed Spratt
Sep 7, 2019
Start List: Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
After Friday's intense Short Track racing check out who will be taking to the start line tomorrow.
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Results: XCC Short Track - Snowshoe World Cup XC 2019
The standings couldn't be tighter after an exciting short track race.
Ed Spratt
Sep 6, 2019
Pinkbike Primer - Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the 2019 Snowshoe XC World Cup
Let's take a look at the course, what the weather conditions look like, and who we think the favourites are to take the win on this brand new course.
Ed Spratt
Sep 6, 2019
Start List: XCC Short Track - Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
Check out who's taking the start line in the short track XCC race today.
Matthew DeLorme
Sep 5, 2019
Course Preview: Crisp and Clean - Snowshoe XC World Cup 2019
Rocks, roots, and grass. Lots of grass. The Snowshoe XC track should deliver fast lap times and tight racing.
Sarah Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Video: Henrique Avancini on Growing Up, Winning XC Marathon Worlds, & Being Big in Brasil
World Cup XC podium regular and 2018 UCI MTB Marathon World Champion Henrique Avancini is a guest on the UCI's 'Coffee Break' series.
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Orbea
Aug 14, 2019
Video: A Podium for Victor Koretzky & Team KMC Ekoï Orbea - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Victor Koretzky stands on his first podium of the season after finishing 4th.
Andy Vathis
Aug 11, 2019
Photo Epic: Comebacks & Upsets - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Just when we thought that XC racing couldn't get any more exciting, today happened.
Ed Spratt
Aug 12, 2019
Overall Standings: Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
After some of the best XC racing this year in Lenzerheide, let's see how the results stack up in the overall standings.
Ed Spratt
Aug 11, 2019
Final Results: Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from Lenzerheide after a day of impressive racing.
Matthew DeLorme
Aug 10, 2019
XC Pits and Practice - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Here's a smattering of what we found in the pits and a bit of practice from the Lenzerheide XC World Cup.
Photo Epic: XCC Hot Laps - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Ed Spratt
Aug 9, 2019
Results: XCC Short Track - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from Lenzerheide, see who came out on top after an intense afternoon of racing.
Ed Spratt
Aug 9, 2019
Start List: XCC Short Track - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Check out who's taking the start line in the short track XCC race today.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 8, 2019
Pinkbike Primer - Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Lenzerheide World Cup XC
Everything you need to know as we head into the penultimate round of the XC World Cup this weekend in Lenzerheide
Matthew DeLorme
Aug 8, 2019
Course Preview: Masterpiece - Lenzerheide World Cup XC 2019
Rock drops, root strewn off-camber climbs, dirt jumps, steep chutes, and flowy singletrack. This course truly is a masterpiece,
Ed Spratt
Aug 7, 2019
5 Things We Learned At Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
The fifth round of the World Cup XC in Val di Sole provided some intense racing, here are five things we noticed from the sidelines:
Matthew DeLorme
Aug 4, 2019
Photo Epic: Turning Tides - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
It was a day of hot and action-packed racing in both the men's and women's categories at the Val di Sole XC World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Aug 4, 2019
Final Results: Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from a great day of racing on the tough Val di Sole track.
Ed Spratt
Aug 5, 2019
Overall Standings: Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
After a day of close racing in Val di Sole let's see how the results stack up in the overall standings.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 4, 2019
Fantasy XC League Results - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
The results are in for the fifth round of Fantasy XC League. See who won the prizes for this round.
Mike Levy
Aug 3, 2019
Bike Check: Haley Smith's Norco Revolver - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
Has red, white, carbon, and gold ever looked better together? I don't so.
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Ed Spratt
Aug 3, 2019
Video: Course Preview with Annie Last - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
Annie Last and Ric McLaughlin take you around the updated Val di Sole course.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 3, 2019
Fantasy XC League: Last Chance to Change Your Team - Val Di Sole World Cup XC 2019
Pick your dream World Cup XC team and you could be in the running to win a whole lot of great prizes.
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Matthew DeLorme
Aug 2, 2019
Photo Epic: XCC Slop Track - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
It was a full-on slop fest for STXC at Val di Sole.
Ed Spratt
Aug 2, 2019
Results: XCC Short Track - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
See who came out out on top after a tough afternoon of racing in the rain and mud.
Ed Spratt
Aug 2, 2019
Start List: XCC Short Track - Val di Sole World Cup XC 2019
Check out who's taking the start line in the short track XCC race today.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 1, 2019
Pinkbike Primer: Everything you Need to Know Ahead of the Val di Sole XC World Cup
Here's everything you need to know before racing gets underway in the Dolomites this weekend.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 30, 2019
Fantasy XC League: Prizes Announced for Round 5 - Val Di Sole World Cup XC 2019
Pick your dream World Cup XC team and you could be in the running to win a whole lot of great prizes.
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GHOST Bikes
Jul 25, 2019
Video: Insight Into What It Takes to Support a World Cup XC Team
Behind the scenes with Ghost Factory Racing at the Les Gets World Cup.
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Ed Spratt
Jul 17, 2019
5 Things We Learned At Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The fourth round of the World Cup XC in Les Gets provided some exciting racing, here are four things we noticed from the sidelines.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 14, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: Brawling in the Dust - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The dust was high, and the pace was fast. Les Gets provided a weekend of flat out racing.
Ed Spratt
Jul 15, 2019
Overall Standings: Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
After some intense racing in Les Gets here is how the overall standings stack up once the dust settled in France.
Mike Levy
Jul 14, 2019
Cross-Country Tech from the Pits - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Carbon fiber, rubber, and electronics from the World Cup.
Ed Spratt
Jul 14, 2019
Final Results: Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from Les Gets after some dusty high-speed racing.
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Pinkbike Staff
Jul 14, 2019
Fantasy XC League Results - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The results are in for the fourth round of Fantasy XC League. See who won the prize for this round.
Ed Spratt
Jul 14, 2019
Video: XCC Short Track Highlights - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Kate Courtney and Mathieu Van Der Poel took the win in short track on Friday, can they repeat their victories today?
Ed Spratt
Jul 13, 2019
Video: Course Preview with Jordan Sarrou - Les Gets Cup XC 2019
Jordan Sarrou takes you around the dusty Les Gets course.
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Pinkbike Staff
Jul 13, 2019
Fantasy XC League: Last Chance to Change Your Team - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Pick the best team for this round and you can walk away with a Rockshox Reverb Stealth.
Ed Spratt
Jul 13, 2019
Start List: Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Take a look at the start lists for tomorrows XCO race and see who you should make sure is on your fantasy team.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 12, 2019
Photo Epic: Friday Night Dust Fight - Les Gets World Cup XCC 2019
High speeds, lots of dust, and big back and forth battles at the Les Gets short track XC race.
Ed Spratt
Jul 12, 2019
Results: XCC Short Track - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from a dusty short track race in Les Gets.
Ed Spratt
Jul 12, 2019
Start List: XCC Short Track - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Check out who's taking the start line in the short track XCC race this afternoon.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 11, 2019
Course Preview: Lapping Old School - Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
The new XC track in La Bresse isn't overly technical, but the off-camber grass sections could prove interesting come race day.
GHOST Bikes
Jul 12, 2019
Behind the Scenes with GHOST Factory Racing at the Vallnord World Cup XC
Ghost Factory Racing Team celebrate Anne Terpstra's win in Andorra.
Ed Spratt
Jul 9, 2019
4 Things We Learned At Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Vallnord provided historic racing at high altitude and heat. Here are five things we noticed from the sidelines.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 8, 2019
Finals Photo Epic: Crank It Up - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Vallnord served up a historic day of racing with riders fighting against the high altitude and heat for one of the most exciting races in recent years.
Ed Spratt
Jul 8, 2019
Overall Standings: Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
After the historic racing in Vallnord here is how the overall standings stack up once the dust settled in Andorra.
Ed Spratt
Jul 7, 2019
Final Results: Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
After a tough day of racing battling the heat and the altitude, the results are in from Andorra.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 7, 2019
Fantasy XC League Results - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
The results are in for the third round of Fantasy XC League. See who won the prize for this round.
Daniel Sapp
Jul 6, 2019
Bike Check: Kate Courtney's Scott Contessa Spark RC - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Limited edition bikes are all the rage. Check out Kate Courtney's unique Scott Contessa Spark RC from Vallnord.
Ed Spratt
Jul 7, 2019
Video: XCC Short Track Highlights - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Jolanda Neff and Henrique Avancini take the win at the third XCC Short Track race of the year can they repeat their victories today?
Ed Spratt
Jul 6, 2019
Video: Course Preview with Bec McConnell - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Bec McConnell takes you around the dusty and rocky Vallnord course.
Ed Spratt
Jul 5, 2019
Start List: Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Take a look at the start lists for tomorrows XCO race and see who you should make sure is on your fantasy team.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 5, 2019
High Altitude Short Track Showdown - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
All-or-nothing sprint for for a front-row starting position sets the stage for a battle to remember.
Ed Spratt
Jul 5, 2019
Results: XCC Short Track - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
The results are in from a tough short track race in Andorra.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 5, 2019
Start List: Vallnord World Cup XCC 2019
Check out who's taking the start line in the short form XC race this afternoon in the Pyrenees.
Matthew DeLorme
Jul 4, 2019
Course Preview: Thin Air Hurt Locker - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Elevation and a technical track could make this one very difficult.
Ed Spratt
Jul 4, 2019
Pinkbike Primer - Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Vallnord World Cup XC
For the third round of the 2019 World Cup XC season, we return to Vallnord.
SCOTT Sports
Jul 2, 2019
Video: Kate Courtney's World Cup and World Championship Winning Training Routine
Watch how Kate Courteny trains to dig deep on race day in episode 2 of Rising, No Pain, No Gain.
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Pinkbike Staff
Jul 2, 2019
Fantasy XC League: Prize Announced for Round 3 - Vallnord World Cup XC 2019
Pick your dream World Cup XC team ahead of the second round and you could win a set of SRAM Level Ultimate brakes!
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James Smurthwaite
Jul 2, 2019
World Cup XC Riders Warned for Using 'Team' Plates to Gain Extra Training Time
The UCI is cracking down on riders pretending to be coaches to gain extra track time.
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Norco Bicycles
Jun 27, 2019
Video: New Heights for the Norco Factory XC Team in 2019
Haley Smith has been leading the charge for Norco Factory Racing this year, having landed her first career Elite podium in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic with a third-place finish.
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Matthew DeLorme
May 26, 2019
Photo Epic: Drop the Hammer - Nove Mesto World Cup XC 2019
Kate Courtney and Mathieu Van Der Poel take the win in Nove Mesto after putting down the power in the final lap.
Andy Vathis
May 19, 2019
Photo Epic: When it Rains it Pours - Albstadt World Cup XC 2019
Kate Courtney and Mathias Flueckiger take commanding wins after a tough day of racing in Albstadt.
SCOTT Sports
May 16, 2019
Video: Kate Courtney Delves Into the Roots of her MTB Career in Episode 1 of 'Rising'
Growing up at the base of Mount Tam, Kate Courtney has been mountain biking for most of her life.
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