The 2026 UCI Downhill World Cup has returned to Leogang, Austria, a venue renowned for its challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions. Following a dramatic French round in Loudenvielle at the end of May, international downhill riders have reconvened in Leogang to tackle its demanding course.
Elite Women’s Qualifying Highlights
In the Elite Women’s category, Marine Cabirou set the pace with a time of 4:00.576, narrowly edging out Anna Newkirk, who clocked 4:01.495, trailing by 0.919 seconds. Vali Höll followed closely in third with a time of 4:02.832, just over two seconds behind Cabirou. Myriam Nicole and Hattie Harnden rounded out the top five, finishing 4.291 and 5.122 seconds off the leader, respectively. (pinkbike.com)
Elite Men’s Qualifying Highlights
On the men’s side, Dylan Maples led the field with an impressive 3:21.243 run. Ethan Craik secured second place, 1.651 seconds adrift, while Henri Kiefer claimed third with a time of 3:24.424. Andreas Kolb and Jordan Williams completed the top five, finishing 3.555 and 3.667 seconds behind Maples, respectively. (pinkbike.com)
Looking Ahead
As the competition progresses, all eyes are on the upcoming finals, where riders will face the full challenge of Leogang’s treacherous course. The unpredictable weather conditions continue to add an element of uncertainty, making for an exciting and unpredictable race day.
For a closer look at the action, check out this GoPro footage from Ronan Dunne’s high-speed run during the 2025 UCI DH MTB World Cup in Leogang:
GoPro: WILD Speed for only 6th Place – Ronan Dunne – Leogang – ’25 UCI DH MTB World Cup