VTT. Toujours autant de vent, des sauts, des descentes, des Vauclusiens maîtres sur leurs terres : revivez les deux premières journées de la Coupe de FranceThe 2026 French Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships unfolded from July 16 to 19 in the rugged terrains of Le Dévoluy, Hautes-Alpes. This prestigious event attracted over 1,400 riders across various disciplines, including XCO (Cross-Country Olympic), XCC (Short Track), XCE (Eliminator), XCR (Mixed Relay), and VTTAE XC (Electric Mountain Bike). (velo.ffc.fr)
Elite Men’s XCC (Short Track):
In a nail-biting finale, Luca Martin clinched the national title with a time of 20 minutes and 3 seconds, edging out Mathis Guay by a mere second. Jordan Sarrou secured third place, finishing four seconds behind Martin. Alix André Gallis, who placed fourth overall, also earned the U23 title. (vojomag.com)
Elite Women’s XCC (Short Track):
Line Burquier dominated the women’s race, crossing the finish line in 21 minutes and 5 seconds, six seconds ahead of Loana Lecomte. Tatiana Tournut, finishing third overall, claimed the U23 title. Lauriane Duraffourg and Lison Desprez rounded out the top five. (vojomag.com)
Elite Men’s XCO (Cross-Country Olympic):
Transitioning to the Olympic format, Mathis Azzaro secured the Elite men’s title. Luca Martin, the XCC champion, earned the silver medal, while Mathis Guay took bronze. Romain Debord and Nathan Cornillon completed the top five. Notably, Alix André Gallis, who had already clinched the U23 title in XCC, demonstrated versatility by finishing fourth in the Elite category. (vojomag.com)
Elite Women’s XCO (Cross-Country Olympic):
Loana Lecomte, after her XCC defeat, reclaimed her form in the XCO race, securing victory with a commanding lead of over a minute. Olivia Onesti and Léna Gérault followed in second and third, respectively. Electa Gallezot, finishing fourth overall, earned the U23 title, while Line Burquier placed fifth. (vojomag.com)
U23 Men’s XCO:
Alix André Gallis’ impressive performance continued as he dominated the U23 category, showcasing his potential for future international competitions. (vojomag.com)
U23 Women’s XCO:
Tatiana Tournut’s consistent performances throughout the weekend culminated in her securing the U23 title in the women’s XCO race. (vojomag.com)
The 2026 French Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships not only highlighted the depth of talent within the French cycling community but also set the stage for the upcoming World Cup events. Riders like Luca Martin, Line Burquier, and Mathis Azzaro are poised to make significant impacts on the international circuit, carrying the momentum from their national successes into the global arena.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on these athletes as they represent France on the world stage, embodying the spirit and excellence of French cross-country mountain biking.