Whistler, British Columbia, recently hosted its inaugural UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill event from September 25 to 27, 2026. The event showcased the world’s fastest riders tackling the challenging 1199 course, a 2.4 km track with a 490 m elevation drop, featuring a mix of high-speed sections and technical obstacles. (vojomag.com)
Elite Women’s Final
Vali Höll clinched victory with a time of 4:13.405, extending her overall series lead. Gracey Hemstreet followed closely, finishing 0.334 seconds behind. Lisa Bouladou secured third place, 2.682 seconds off the pace. (pinkbike.com)
Elite Men’s Final
Asa Vermette emerged victorious in the men’s race, clocking a time of 3:23.930. Max Alran finished second, 4.365 seconds behind, while Amaury Pierron took third, 7.032 seconds off the lead. (pinkbike.com)
Junior Women’s Final
Aletha Ostgaard led the junior women’s race with a time of 4:33.565. Tilly Boadle and Cassandre Peizerat rounded out the top three, finishing 1.603 and 8.221 seconds behind Ostgaard, respectively. (pinkbike.com)
Junior Men’s Final
Jack McCredie topped the junior men’s field with a time of 3:52.729. Levin Klausmann and Noé Forlin followed, finishing 0.254 and 0.478 seconds behind McCredie, respectively. (pinkbike.com)
Notable Absences
The event was marked by the absence of Canadian riders Finn Iles and Jackson Goldstone, both of whom were sidelined due to injuries sustained during practice sessions. Their absence was felt, as both are prominent figures in the downhill racing community. (bikemag.com)
Event Highlights
The 2026 Whistler DH World Cup was a significant milestone for the sport, bringing world-class racing to one of the most iconic mountain biking destinations. The event was characterized by unpredictable conditions, adding an extra layer of challenge to the already demanding course. (pinkbike.com)
For a visual recap of the event, you can watch the GoPro footage of Vali Höll’s back-to-back wins at the 2026 UCI DH MTB World Series in Loudenvielle, France.
GoPro: Vali Höll wins back to back at the 2026 UCI DH MTB World Series in Loudenvielle France