Saalfelden-Leogang Salzburgerland, Austria 12 Jun – 14 Jun 2026 Class CDM – World Cup
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The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Saalfelden Leogang (SalzburgerLand, Austria) is one of the most action-packed stops on the circuit, bringing together four major disciplines: Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Short Track (XCC), Downhill (DHI), and Enduro (EDR).
The official program follows a structured four-day schedule from Thursday through Sunday.
📅 Official Event Program
Thursday
The event kicks off with official practice sessions and timed training as riders familiarize themselves with the demanding Austrian terrain.
- Morning – Afternoon: DHI (Downhill) Official Training & Timed Training for Juniors and Elite.
- All Day: XCO (Cross-Country Olympic) Training blocks for U23 and Elite categories.
Friday
The intensity ramps up with the first official World Cup racing points on the line alongside final Downhill qualifying.
- 10:35 a.m. – UCI XCC World Cup: Women U23 Final
- 11:25 a.m. – UCI XCC World Cup: Men U23 Final
- 12:30 p.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup: Men Elite Qualifying (Q1 & Q2)
- 1:35 p.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup: Women Elite Qualifying (Q1 & Q2)
- 2:00 p.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup: Junior Qualifying (Men & Women)
- 5:30 p.m. – UCI XCC World Cup: Women Elite Final 🏁
- 6:20 p.m. – UCI XCC World Cup: Men Elite Final 🏁
Saturday
“Downhill Saturday” focuses heavily on high-speed gravity racing, featuring the World Cup Finals for all categories.
- 11:00 a.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup Final: Men Junior 🏁
- 11:45 a.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup Final: Women Junior 🏁
- 12:30 p.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup Final: Men Elite 🏁
- 2:15 p.m. – UCI Downhill World Cup Final: Women Elite 🏁
- Late Afternoon: Fan signing sessions (FOX, saalbach.com) at the team expo.
Sunday
The final day tests pure endurance, combining tactical cross-country racing with a grueling day of Enduro.
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Enduro Open (Amateur categories)
- 8:30 a.m. – UCI XCO World Cup: Women U23 Final 🏁
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – UCI Enduro World Cup (EDR): Elite & Junior Finals 🏁
- 10:10 a.m. – UCI XCO World Cup: Men U23 Final 🏁
- 11:55 a.m. – UCI XCO World Cup: Women Elite Final 🏁
- 1:50 p.m. – UCI XCO World Cup: Men Elite Final 🏁
⚡ Discipline Breakdown
- XCO (Cross-Country Olympic): High-endurance multi-lap racing on a technical, undulating circuit.
- XCC (Short Track): A fast, tactical, 20-minute sprint that decides the starting grid for Sunday’s XCO.
- DHI (Downhill): A pure race against the clock down the iconic, steep, and root-heavy Asitz mountain track.
- EDR (Enduro): Multiple timed downhill “stages” over a massive course, requiring riders to pedal themselves to the top of each start.
Results
The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series stop in Saalfelden Leogang delivered an absolute block of action across all four disciplines. From dramatic first-time winners to tactical short-track brawls, the 2026 results did not disappoint.
Here are the podium finishes and highlights for the Elite categories.
🏃♂️ Cross-Country Olympic (XCO)
The Elite XCO races were defined by muddy conditions on a redesigned course, leading to plenty of drama and a historic milestone.
Elite Women
- Jenny Rissveds (SWE) – 1:25:29
- Puck Pieterse (NED) – +0:56
- Alessandra Keller (SUI) – +1:14
Race Note: Reigning World Champion Jenny Rissveds took off on the opening lap after an aggressive overtake that took out Savilia Blunk. Despite a minor course-cutting scare that went unpunished by officials, Rissveds dominated to take her first win of the season and the overall World Cup lead.
Elite Men
- Adrien Boichis (FRA) – 1:21:09
- Luca Martin (FRA) – +0:18
- Bjorn Riley (USA) – +0:45
Race Note: A nail-biting final lap culminated in Adrien Boichis claiming his first-ever Elite World Cup victory. Bjorn Riley also made history by landing on his very first Elite World Cup podium. Mathis Azzaro initially finished second but was disqualified post-race.
⏱️ Cross-Country Short Track (XCC)
The Friday evening sprints provided the usual high-octane racing to set the grid positions for Sunday.
Elite Women
- Sina Frei (SUI) – 19:15
- Jenny Rissveds (SWE) – +0:04
- Alessandra Keller (SUI) – +0:07
Elite Men
- Simon Andreassen (DEN) – 22:35
- Filippo Colombo (SUI) – +0:06
- Luca Martin (FRA) – +0:08
🌲 Downhill (DHI)
The iconic, root-heavy Asitz track saw a masterful performance in the lower woods and a hometown hero defending her territory.
Elite Women
- Valentina Höll (AUT) – 3:44.033
- Marine Cabirou (FRA) – +3.835
- Anna Newkirk (USA) – +4.416
Elite Men
- Finn Iles (CAN) – 3:15.647
- Amaury Pierron (FRA) – +0.176
- Henri Kiefer (GER) – +0:0.844
Race Note: Finn Iles put down a blistering run, finding all his time in the lower technical woods to edge out Amaury Pierron by a fraction of a second. This marked Iles’ first Elite World Cup victory since 2022.
🚵♂️ Enduro (EDR)
Leogang served up what riders called the toughest test of the Enduro circuit so far, demanding ultimate physical endurance through massive transport stages and brutal, technical timed descents.
Elite Women
- Ella Conolly (GBR)
- Isabeau Courdurier (FRA)
- Morgane Charre (FRA)
Elite Men
- Jesse Melamed (CAN)
- Richie Rude (USA)
- Jack Moir (AUS)
