| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 76 | 15 |
XCC | 43 | 50 |
Christopher Blevins has become one of the most influential figures in modern mountain biking. With roots in BMX racing, he brings a dynamic blend of explosiveness and finesse to cross-country—and he does so with great success.
In 2021, Blevins ended a long drought for U.S. men on the World Cup circuit with a historic XCO victory and claimed the inaugural XCC World Championship. The 2025 season marked a career-defining year: he won the first five UCI World Cup XCC races—an unmatched record in history—and secured both the overall World Cup XCC and XCO titles, a rare double that underscores his dominance across disciplines. Blevins’ ability to combine tactical intelligence with raw power and exceptional bike-handling skills has made him one of the most respected and closely watched athletes on the circuit. His season-long consistency and breakthrough achievements have cemented his legacy in XC mountain biking. Beyond racing, Blevins is a vocal advocate for youth inclusion and diversity in cycling, earning admiration both on and off the course.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Leogang Leogang UCI XCO World Cup Leogang: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:28:50 |
| 8 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI XCO World Cup Val Di Sole: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:28:55 |
| 1 | Val Di Sole Val Di Sole UCI XCC World Cup Val Di Sole: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:20:13 |
| 2 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCC World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:00 |
| 29 | Pal Arinsal Pal Arinsal UCI XCO World Cup Pal Arinsal: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | +00:01:24:39 |
| 17 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCC World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:24 |
| 12 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Haute-Savoie UCI XCO World Cup Haute-Savoie: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:23:59 |
| 26 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCC World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:11 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCO World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:19:54 |
| 12 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:20 |
| 23 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:24:48 |
| 28 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 00:22:39 |
| DNS | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | - |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCO World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:23:57 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:37 |
Rain, technical terrain and over 73 kilometres of racing set the stage for a challenging second UCI Enduro World Cup round in Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland. Winnifred Goldsbury made more memories in Austria’s largest bike region, Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn after clinching her first Women’s Elite UCI Enduro World Cup victory, while Sławomir Łukasik (Yeti/Fox Factory Race Team) returned to the top step of the Men’s Elite podium in difficult conditions. In the Junior categories, Hugo Marti Montessinos continued his winning streak in the Men’s field, while Nežka Libnik dominated the Women’s race.
The Epic Bike Park in Saalfelden Leogang-Salzburgerland (Austria) marked its 25th anniversary with one of the toughest tests on the calendar, delivering a day of high-intensity cross-country Olympic racing. Adrien Boichis (Specialized Factory Racing) secured an emotional maiden UCI Cross-Country Olympic World Cup victory, while Jenny Rissveds (Canyon XC Racing) produced a commanding performance to win the Women’s Elite race. Rising stars Valentina Corvi (Canyon XC Racing) and Paul Schehl (Lexware Mountainbike Team) also made their mark in the Under-23 category, as Specialized Factory Racing strengthened its overall lead in the UCI Cross-country World Cup Team standings.
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.
