The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets, France, showcased the rising talents of the U23 cross-country (XCO) circuit. Held on August 22, the event featured intense races that highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of emerging riders.<\/p>\n
Women’s U23 Race:<\/strong><\/p>\n Italian cyclist Valentina Corvi, representing Canyon XC Racing, clinched victory in the Women’s U23 race with a time of 1:14:16. Swiss rider Anina Hutter secured second place, finishing 35 seconds behind Corvi, while Austrian Katrin Embacher of KTM Factory MTB Racing completed the podium, trailing by 1 minute and 39 seconds. (canadiancyclist.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Men’s U23 Race:<\/strong><\/p>\n In the Men’s U23 category, Danish cyclist Gustav Heby Pedersen of Wilier Vittoria emerged victorious with a time of 1:11:53. German riders Benjamin Kr\u00fcger and Paul Schehl, both from Lexware MTB, claimed second and third places, respectively, with Kr\u00fcger finishing just 2 seconds behind Pedersen and Schehl 17 seconds adrift. (canadiancyclist.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n These results underscore the high level of competition and the promising future of these athletes in the world of mountain biking.<\/p>\n For a visual recap of the Men’s U23 XCO race, you can watch the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series video below:<\/p>\n Les Gets Men’s U23 XCO World Cup | UCI Mountain Bike World Series<\/a><\/p>\n