MEDIA GUIDE | 2015 SUMMARY: (CLICK TO NAVIGATE)

3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

5 DISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION

6 WORLD CUP PARTNERS

7 FIGURES AND FACTS 2014

8 SPECTATORS ON THE INTERNET

9 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS

20 TOP 5 RIDERS (PER DISCIPLINE)

25 2015 UCI MTB TEAM

28 2014 RESULTS

MEDIA GUIDE 2 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY SHIMANO

A BRIEF RUNDOWN

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup has a long, colourful history and enjoys a solid following throughout the world. Over the years, the UCI has modified the format and introduced new initiatives in order to keep up with evolving trends and meet the expectations of athletes and fans.

EVOLUTION OF THE UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP 1991: 2002 - 2011: It was 24 years ago that two American riders, John Tomac and Sara Ballan- After four years on the programme, the dual slalom was replaced by four- tyne, became the first winners of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The cross (4X) in which four riders race against each other on a single course. year was 1991, and the World Cup series comprised nine rounds in seven Winner of three of the four dual-slalom World Cups, Brian Lopes went on countries, catering for Cross-country Olympic (XCO) specialists only. to dominate the first year of four-cross. In the women’s competition victory went to France’s Anne-Caroline Chausson, already winner of the dual-slalom 1993: in 2000. Two years later the downhill (DHI) format joined the programme, crowning two German athletes this time: Jürgen Beneke and Regina Stiefl. Interest- 2012-2014: ingly, John Tomac, XCO winner in 1991, took second place in the inaugural The Cross-country Eliminator was the latest mountain bike format to join the downhill World Cup as well as second in the XCO. UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in 2012 for the last 3 seasons. This spectacular format suited to XCO specialists sees four competitors race each other over a 1998 - 2001: lap of around 1km. Introduced into the World Cup with three events in 2012, 1998 was the year that the dual slalom – the forerunner of four-cross – made the Eliminator rounds increased in number of six in 2013 and six last year with its debut in the World Cup. Dual slalom involved knock-out heats with two the overall classifications going to Belgium’s Fabrice Mels and Switzerland’s riders racing on parallel courses, and it featured in the World Cup for four Kathrin Stirnemann. years. American Brian Lopes and Australian Katrina Miller won the overall classification the first year.

MEDIA GUIDE 3 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY SHIMANO

UCI ELITE MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAMS BEST EVENTS

In 2011, the UCI introduced a higher tier of mountain bike teams, UCI ELITE The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup rewards not only the best athletes but Mountain Bike Teams. Invitations to receive this label go to the 15 top endur- also the best organisers. Each year, UCI Mountain Bike Teams, media, spon- ance (XCO) teams and the 15 top gravity (downhill) teams of a special ranking sors, and UCI officials vote for the top events for each of the two formats: established at the end of the previous season by adding up the UCI points of cross-country and downhill. This creates healthy competition between the the best riders within each team. organisers and encourages them to stage events of the highest quality.

These teams benefit from numerous advantages: notably priority placement Best events 2014: New promoters Méribel (FRA) confirmed the expectations at events, free entry to UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events and free entry topping the Downhill award and placing 2nd in both Cross-country Olympic for all races on the UCI Mountain Bike International Calendar. In return, they & Elimina­tor, both of which were won by the now well established event are obliged to enter at least one rider in all rounds of the UCI Mountain Bike in Nove Mesto (CZE) who will host the World Championships XCO & XCE World Cup presented by Shimano. events in 2016. Mont-Sainte-Anne, a favourite destination on the World Cup circuit & who hosted their 24th year of World Cup or World Championship Watch out for their easily distinguishable label. events in 2014, placed 3rd in all three disciplines.

MEDIA GUIDE 4 DISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION

CROSS-COUNTRY OLYMPIC (XCO): DOWNHILL (DHI):

Cross-country Olympic format races are held over undulating circuits (with Downhill is a race against the clock in which the rider negotiates a succession technical descents, forest roads, rocky paths and obstacles) of 4 to 6 km, of fast and technical passages. The participant must demonstrate courage as which riders must complete several times. The Elite racing times, for men well as sharp technical and piloting skills in order to battle tree roots, rocks, and women, vary from 1h 30 minutes to 1h 45 minutes. An attractive course banked sections, bumps, jumps and other natural obstacles along the way. design that shows the discipline well on television and also spectator friendly is a necessity!

MEDIA GUIDE 5 WORLD CUP PARTNERS

PRESENTING SPONSOR OFFICIAL PROVIDERS

It is the world leader in the field of bike equipment (derailleurs, gear ca- Santini Maglificio Sportivo is a family bles, brakes, pedals, etc). Shimano has been in partnership with the UCI company founded in 1965 by its owner since 1999 and takes charge of the technical services at the UCI World Mr Pietro Santini. The company based Championships (road, track, mountain bike & trials, MTB marathon, cy- in Bergamo () is a leader in the pro- ® clo-cross and para-cycling) and for the UCI World Cups (cyclo-cross). duction of technical clothing for cycling. It was also in charge of technical assistance at the last three Olympic Santini Maglificio Sportivo has been a Games (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012) as well as at the UCI partner since 1994. Youth Olympic Games (Singapore in 2010 and Nanjing 2014). The con- The manufacturer is «official supplier» of tract between Shimano and the UCI was extended in 2012 for a period of jerseys for the UCI World Championships four years (2013-2016). www.shimano.com and the leader’s jerseys for all the UCI World Cups. Fans of the rainbow jersey can buy one by going onto the website: OFFICIAL SPONSOR www.santinisms.it

GoPro has been the exclusive camera sponsor of the UCI Mountain Bike Tissot is a Swiss watch manufacturer World Cup and Championship as well as the UCI BMX World Champion- founded in 1853. The brand is distributed ships since 2013. in more than 150 countries and has been Adding an exciting dimension to the series coverage with unique viewpoint part of the Swatch group since 1985. of the world’s best mountain bike athletes GoPro is excited to meet two- In 2015, the UCI and Tissot celebrated wheel fans around the globe at the UCI events. www.gopro.com 20 years of partnership; in 1995, Tissot became the «official timekeeper» for the UCI World Championships (road, track, MEDIA PARTNER BMX and Mountain bike) and the UCI Track and Mountain Bike Cycling World Red Bull Media House is the centre of the global Red Bull media network Cup. www.tissot.ch across all relevant media channels and products. It offers a unique variety of media content in lifestyle, fun and sports. Red Bull Media House is the Official Media Partner of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano, producing the live broadcasts, magazine shows and various clips and has been in partnership with the UCI since 2012. www.redbull.tv

MEDIA GUIDE 6 FIGURES AND FACTS - 2014

CALENDAR

DATE: VENUE: COUNTRY: DISCIPLINES: 10-13.04.2014 Pietermaritzburg Republic of South Africa XCO / DHI 24 -27.04.2014 Cairns Australia XCO / XCE / DHI

23-25.05.2014 Nové Město Na Moravě Czech Republic XCO / XCE 30.05-01.06.2014 Albstadt Germany XCO / XCE

07-08.06.2014 Fort William Great Britain DHI 14-15.06.2014 Leogang DHI 31.07-03.08.2014 Mont-Sainte-Anne Canada XCO / XCE / DHI 07-10.08.2014 Windham USA XCO / XCE / DHI 21-24.08.2014 Méribel France XCO / XCE / DHI

2014 EVENTS: 2014 TELEVISION RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE BROADCAST:

• 9 events COVERAGE: • Broadcast all events live free of charge and all around the world on • 4 continents Red Bull TV and redbull.com/bike • 19 countries • 9 countries • 54 hours’ live coverage • 53 TV channels • 1462 Riders representing • 1.2 million live views • +36 mio cumulated audience 53 Nations • 800,000 Video on Demand views within four days of each event. • 1.52 million TV viewers watched live.

MEDIA GUIDE 7 NEARLY 2 MILLION SPECTATORS ON THE INTERNET

Nearly 37 million television viewers in 19 countries worldwide tuned in to watch either the live coverage, highlights or news broadcasts of the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano and 2 Million Spectators on the Internet.

The 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano not only saw “Our leading mountain bike series is very popular and continues to gain mo- athletes reach new heights, it was also the most successful season yet in mentum,” observes UCI Head of Off-Road Peter Van den Abeele. terms of Internet and television audiences. Beside the big increase in regards “With more channels in more countries coming on board we are reaching a to the TV audience, all rounds of the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup wider fan base which further serves to develop this exciting discipline.” presented by Shimano were also streamed live on the Internet free to watch from all over the world. Exclusive production partner and online broadcaster “The UCI is constantly working with its partners to ensure innovative and Red Bull Media House reported a total of 1,2 million live views worldwide on exciting race coverage,” explained UCI Head of Marketing Cyrille Jacobsen. Red Bull TV and redbull.com/bike, plus 800.000 views by VOD in the first “Thanks to our partnership with Red Bull Media House, which dates back to four days after each race. 2012, our methods of bringing the action to the fans is constantly improving and evolving.”

Watch all events live from all over the world on

MEDIA GUIDE 8 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS

LOURDES/FRA I NOVE MESTO NA MORAVE/CZE I ALBSTADT/GER I FORT WILLIAM/GBR I LEOGANG/AUT I LENZERHEIDE/SUI I MONT-SAINTE-ANNE/CAN I WINDHAM/USA I VAL DI SOLE/ITA

MEDIA GUIDE 9 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS

LOURDES/FRA I NOVE MESTO NA MORAVE/CZE I ALBSTADT/GER I FORT WILLIAM/GBR I LEOGANG/AUT I LENZERHEIDE/SUI I MONT-SAINTE-ANNE/CAN I WINDHAM/USA I VAL DI SOLE/ITA

DATE: VENUE: COUNTRY: DISCIPLINES: 11-12.0 4.2015 Lourdes France (FRA) DHI 23-24.05.2015 Nove Mesto na Morave Czech Republic (CZE) XCO

30-31.05.2015 Albstadt Germany (GER) XCO 06-07.06.2015 Fort William (GBR) DHI

13-14.06.2015 Leogang Austria (AUT) DHI 04 - 05.07.2015 Lenzerheide Switzerland (SUI) XCO/DHI 01-02.08.2015 Mont-Sainte-Anne Canada (CAN) XCO/DHI 08-09.08.2015 Windham United States of America (USA) XCO/DHI 22-23.08.2015 Val Di Sole Italy (ITA) XCO/DHI

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LOURDES / FRA

Venue and history Lourdes was the “secret spot” of the French National team for several years. Lourdes had also showed its great potential to French competitors in a round of the “Coupe de France” (French national downhill series) in 2013.

The success of the French national downhill round in 2013 organized by the club MTB of Lourdes and the city of Lourdes, has been possible thanks to the involvement of volunteers and the hospitality of people.

See you on the 10th to 12th April for the first round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Lourdes on the “Pic du Jer” spot.

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 11.04.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 12.04.2015

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NOVÉ MĚSTO NA MORAVĚ / CZE Venue and history Nové Město is the Czech Mecca of Biathlon, XC Skiing and lately also moun- tain biking. A venue located around a newly reconstructed multisports arena has astounded the whole MTB world with its unique infrastructure, TV and spectator friendly course, which offers exciting racing as well as TV pictures. Nové Město is a must-see event for all fans of mountain biking. From 2014 the venue has been extended with additional 32 kilometers of dedicated XC trails of all levels of difficulty.

General information: • UCI MTB World Cup venue since 2011 • In 2016, the venue will host the UCI MTB World Championships – XCO/XCE

2014 figures and facts: • 4.3 km of XCO course • 592 XCO riders representing 42 countries • 26,000 spectators

Competition schedule (elite races): • XCO Women U23 23.05.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite 24.05.2015

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ALBSTADT / GER

Venue and history Albstadt’s XCO history started in 2005 with the German Championships, followed by the European Championships and several HC races until in 2013 the World Cup race was first hosted in Albstadt. The track is characterized by the very specific combination of tough uphills and technical difficult downhills. In 2013 the track was shortened to 4.2 into a modern layout with a double feedzone and also with a very high suitability for all media requirements.

General information:

• UCI MTB World Cup venue since 2013

2014 figures and facts: • 4.0 km of XCO course • 600 XCO riders representing 44 countries • 20,000 spectators

Competition schedule: • XCO Women U23 30.05.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite 31.05.2015

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FORT WILLIAM / GBR

Venue and history Since it first hosted a Mountain Bike World Cup in 2002, Fort William has amassed a shelf full of trophies and accolades.

At the heart of the Fort William success story is the crowd of passionate, noisy fans who travel from all over the UK to the mecca of biking in the Scot- tish Highlands. They are the ones who ramp up the atmosphere to fever-pitch in the finish arena. And if it’s a Brit who wins, the noise goes through the roof.

The Fort William World Cup is 100% “gravity” with the spectacular non-stop action of downhill and four-cross delivering a constant stream of amazing skill and speed on the slopes of Aonach Mor, the UK’s 9th highest mountain.

General information: • UCI MTB World Cup venue since 2002 • UCI MTB World Championships venue in 2007 • 27 National and International Awards

2014 figures and facts: • 2.82 km of DHI course • 236 DHI riders representing 24 countries • 26,000 spectators

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 06.06.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 07.06.2015

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LEOGANG / AUT Venue and history The unique combination of a holiday town, Saalfelden, and a holiday village, Leogang, ensures there is the perfect track for everyone. No matter if you fancy a simple, short or demanding bike ride, want to take on tricky narrow paths or adrenalin-pumping downhill stretches, a great time pedalling around is guaranteed!

One of the biggest and best-known bike parks in Europe has been operating since 2001. Over the past few years it has become a real hot spot for down- hill bike racers, free riders and dirt jumpers. It offers an ideal range of activi- ties for true bike fans with a dual course, a four-cross section, dirt lines and a north shore park. Since 2010 the bike park has hosted the only Austrian event on the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, which sees hundreds of professional bikers from across the world come every year to show what they can do and give their all.

General information: • UCI MTB World Cup venue since 2010 • UCI MTB World Championships - Downhill/4X venue in 2012 • UCI MTB World Championships - 4X venue in 2013 and 2014

2014 figures and facts: • 2.49 km of DHI course • 325 DHI riders representing 31 countries

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 13.06.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 14.06.2015

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LENZERHEIDE / SUI

Venue and history The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup has it’s first edition in Lenzerheide from July 3rd to July 5th 2015 with the disciplines of Cross-country Olympic and Downhill.

During three competition days, the elite of the international mountain bike sport competes on the new Cross-country and Downhill track at the cable car-station Rothorn. The demanding Cross-country route promises exciting contests. The spectators can look forward to exciting high-speed passages and spectacular jumps. The attractive program offers an unforgettable experi- ence for the whole family.

It will be the first of three events (2015-2017), which will lead to the organisation of the World Championships in 2018.

Competition schedule : • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 03.07.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 04.07.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U23 05.07.2015

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MONT-SAINTE-ANNE / CAN

Venue and history Created in 2003, Vélirium is an international mountain bike festival built around the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, featuring a host of amateur races and sports, family, and cultural events. The Mont-Sainte-Anne event has been on the UCI calendar since 1991 with an intensity that ensures the crowds are right in the thick of the action from start to finish! Vélirium is a certified “Level 2 eco-responsible event” by Bureau de normalisation du Québec.

General information: • UCI MTB World Cup venue since 1991 • UCI MTB World Championships venue in 2010

Mont-Sainte-Anne will be celebrating their 25th anniversary of UCI events in 2015.

2014 figures and facts: • 4.15 km of XCO course • 2.9 km of DHI course • 240 XCO riders • 217 DHI riders • 24 nations in total (XCO-DHI) • 40,000 spectators for the entire Velirium Festival

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 31.07.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 01.08.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U23 02.08.2015

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WINDHAM / USA

Venue and history Windham is a beautiful, four-season resort community nestled in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Windham began to develop its cycling culture in the early 1990’s with USA Cycling races at Windham Mountain and it has come to be known internationally for its challenging ascents and technical terrain.

Windham is celebrated for its small town charm and the hospitality of its residents. In keeping with this character, in addition to the elite XCO and DHI races, the Windham Mountain Bike World Cup Festival will feature a variety of other events and entertainment including amateur racing, a downtown block party, a concert, and a Kids’ Fun Race.

General information: • UCI MTB World Cup venue in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014

2014 figures and facts: • 4.8 km of XCO course • 1.628 km of DHI course • 238 XCO riders • 221 DHI riders • 24 nations in total (XCO-DHI)

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 07.08.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 08.08.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U23 09.08.2015

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VAL DI SOLE / ITA

Venue and history A hot summer is guaranteed in Val di Sole, thanks to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Finals: three adrenaline-filled and spectacular days, where the top riders in the world will challenge each other on great tracks!

General information: • UCI MTB & Trials World Championships venue in 2008 • UCI MTB World Cup Finals & 4X Pro Tour venue in 2011 • UCI MTB World Cup & 4X Pro Tour venue in 2010, 2012, 2013 • In 2016, the venue will host the UCI MTB World Championships – DHI/4X

Numbers: • 3 spectacular Mountain Bike disciplines • 30 nations • 1000 athletes • The only Italian round of the prestigious World Cup • 350 volunteers • 20.000 spectators

Competition schedule: • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Qualifying Round 21.07.2015 • DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite – Final 22.07.2015 • XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U23 23.07.2015

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MEDIA GUIDE 19 TOP 5 RIDERS XCO WOMEN/MEN | DHI WOMEN/MEN

MEDIA GUIDE 20 TOP 5 RIDERS | XCO WOMEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL)

NEFF Jolanda Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 05.01.1993 • 3x U23 XCO World Championships • 3x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Mont-Saint- Country: Switzerland (2012, 2013, 2014) Anne, Méribel) Team: Stöckli Pro team • 2x silver medalist XCE World Championships • 3rd in Albstadt (2012, 2013) • 2012 U23 XCO European Champion

PENDREL Catharine Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 30.09.1980 • 2x XCO World Champion (2011, 2014) • Winner in Windham Country: Canada • Gold medal Commonwealth Games • 2x 2nd place (Nove Mesto Na Morave, Team: Luna Pro Team Glasgow 2014 Mont-Saint-Anne)

ZAKELJ Tanja Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 15.09.1988 • 2008 U23 XCO World Champion • 2nd in Windham Country: • 2x Junior World Champion (2005-2006) Team: Unior Tools Team • 2x XCO European Champion (2013, 2014)

BATTY Emily Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 16.06.1988 • Silver medalist Commonwealth Games • 2nd in Cairns Country: Canada Glasgow 2014 Team: Trek Factory Racing

WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 09.11.1983 • Silver medalist Beijing Olympic Games • 3rd in Pietermaritzburg Country: Poland • XCO World Champion 2010 Team: Kross Racing Team • MTB Marathon World Champion 2003 • 4x silver medalist XCO World Championships (2004, 2005, 2011, 2013)

MEDIA GUIDE 21 TOP 5 RIDERS | XCO MEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL)

ABSALON Julien Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 16.08.1980 • 2x XCO Olympic Champion (2004, 2008) • 3x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Cairns, Albstadt) Country: France • 5x XCO World Champion • 3x 2nd (Mont-Saint-Anne, Windham, Méribel) Team: BMC Mountain Bike (2004 to 2007 and 2014) Racing Team • 6x XCO World Cup winner (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014)

SCHURTER Nino Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth:13.05.1986 • 2012 Olympic silver medalist • 4x winner (Nove Mesto Na Morave, Mont- Country: Switzerland • 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Saint-Anne, Windham, Méribel) Team: Scott-Odlo MTB • 3x World Champion (2009, 2012, 2013) • 2nd in Albstadt Racing Team

MCCONNELL Daniel Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 09.08.1985 • 4x Australian Champion • 3rd in Mont-Saint-Anne Country: Australia (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) Team: Trek Factory Racing • 5x XCO Oceanian Champion (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014)

FUMIC Manuel Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 30.03.1982 • 2004 XCO World Champion (U23) • 2nd in Pietermiritzburg Country: Germany • Silver medalist 2013 XCO World • 3rd in Méribel Team: Cannondale Factory Championships Racing

TEMPIER Stéphane Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 05.03.1986 • 2004 XCO silver medalist (juniors) • 2nd in Nove Mesto Na Morave Country: France • 3rd in Albstadt Team: BH-Suntour-KMC

MEDIA GUIDE 22 TOP 5 RIDERS | DHI WOMEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL)

CARPENTER Manon Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 11.03.1993 • 2014 Downhill World Champion • 3x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Leogang, Mont- Country: Great Britain • 2013 Bronze medalist World Championships Saint-Anne) Team: Madison Saracen • 2011 Junior World Champion • 2nd in Cairns, Factory Team • 2014 Downhill World Cup winner • 3rd in Méribel • 2x Junior World Cup winner (2010, 2011) ATHERTON Rachel Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 06.12.1987 • 2x World Champion (2008, 2013) • 2x winner (Cairns, Méribel) Country: Great Britain • 2x DHI World Cup winner (2012, 2013) • 4x 2nd (Pietermaritzburg, Leogang, Mont- Team: GT Factory Racing Saint-Anne, Windham)

RAGOT Emmeline Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 27.05.1986 • 2x World Champion (2009, 2011) • 2x winner (Fort William, Windham) Country: France • 2013 Silver medalist DHI World • 2nd in Méribel Team: MS Mondraker Team Championships • 3rd in Mont-Saint-Anne • 2x Junior World Champion (2002, 2003)

HANNAH Tracey Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 13.06.1988 • 2006 Downhill World Champion • 2x 3rd (Fort William, Windham) Country: Australia • 2x Silver medalist Downhill World Team: Polygon UR Championships (2007, 2013)

SEAGRAVE Tahnee Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 15.06.1995 • 2013 Junior World Champion • 7x in the top 10 Country: Great Britain • Bronze medalist 2014 Downhill World Team: FMD Racing Championships

MEDIA GUIDE 23 TOP 5 RIDERS | DHI MEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL)

BRYCELAND Josh Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 23.03.1990 • 2014 Downhill World Cup winner • 2x winner (Leogang, Windham) Country: Great Britain • 2008 Junior World Champion • 2x 2nd (Cairns, Mont-Saint-Anne) Team: Santa Cruz Syndicate • 2nd place 2014 World Championship • 3rd in Méribel

GWIN Aaron Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 24.12.1987 • 2011, 2012 Downhill World Cup winner • Winner in Pietermaritzburg Country: USA • 2nd in Windham Team: Specialized Racing • 3rd in Cairns

BROSNAN Troy Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 13.07.1993 • Bronze medalist 2014 World Championships • Winner in Fort William Country: Australia • 3x 3rd (Leogang, Mont-Saint-Anne, Windham) Team: Specialized Racing

HILL Samuel Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 21.07.1985 • 3x World Champion (2006, 2007, 2010) • 2x winner (Mont-Saint-Anne, Méribel) Country: Australia • 2x World Cup winner (2007, 2009) • 2nd in Fort William Team: Chain Reaction Cycles / Paypal

ATHERTON Gee Career highlights: 2014 UCI MTB World Cup highlights: Date of birth: 26.02.1985 • 2x World Champion (2008, 2014) • Winner in Cairns Country: Great Britain • 2010 DHI World Cup Winner Team: GT Factory Racing

MEDIA GUIDE 24 2015 UCI MTB TEAM

In total, 130 teams have been registered (86 for XC, 35 for DHI and 9 for A record 33 countries have registered at least XC & DHI). Of these, 15 endurance (cross-country) and 15 gravity (downhill) one team, compared with 31 last year and 27 teams obtained UCI ELITE Mountain Bike status. This is a higher tier of teams which benefit from various advantages and benefits. These teams are obliged in 2013. China, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of to enter at least one rider in all rounds of the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano. Iran and Israel have registered a UCI Mountain Invitations to obtain UCI ELITE Mountain Bike status were issued to the top Bike Team for the first time. teams of a special ranking which was established on the basis of the individual UCI points won in 2014 by the best riders of the 2015 teams.

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MEDIA GUIDE 25 2015 UCI MTB TEAM

UCI ENDURANCE ELITE TEAM RANKING (STATUS 02.03.2015)

# TEAM NATION RIDERS

BATTY Emily (CAN), HENDERSON Rebecca (AUS), 1 Trek Factory Racing USA MANTECON GUTIERREZ Sergio (ESP), MCCONNELL Daniel (AUS), YAMAMOTO Kohei (JPN)

BAZIN Nicolas (FRA), BRESSET Julie (FRA), CLAUZEL Perrine (FRA), KLEIN Hanna (GER), KORETZKY Victor (FRA), MARCOUYRE Helene (FRA), FRA 2 BH-SR Suntour-KMC MAROTTE Maxime (FRA), MORATH Adelhei (GER), SARROU Jordan (FRA), TEMPIER Stéphane (FRA)

BMC Mountainbike ABSALON Julien (FRA), FANGER Martin (SUI), FLÜCKIGER Lukas (SUI), 3 SUI Racing Team INDERGAND Reto (SUI), NAEF Ralph (SUI)

Multivan Merida CINK Ondrej (GZE), DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita (NOR), 4 GER HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio (ESP), LITSCHER Thomas (SUI), Biking Team SCHELB Julian (GER), VAN HOUTS Rudi (NED)

Scott-Odlo MTB FRISCHKNECHT Andri (SUI), RISSVEDS Jenny (SWE), 5 SUI SCHURTER Nino (SUI), VAN DER HEIJDEN Michiel (NED), Racing Team WILDHABER Marcel (SUI)

MEDIA GUIDE 26 2015 UCI MTB TEAM

UCI GRAVITY ELITE TEAM RANKING (STATUS 02.03.2015)

# TEAM NATION RIDERS

Madison Saracen CARPENTER Manon (GBR), DALE Sam (GBR), 1 GBR Factory Team SIMMONDS Matthew (GBR)

ATHERTON Dan (GBR), ATHERTON Gee (GBR), ATHERTON Rachel (GBR), GBR 2 GT Factory Racing MAES Martin (BEL), VERNON Taylor (GER)

GRAHAM Innes (GBR), HART Danny (GBR), PEKOLL Markus (AUT), AUT 3 MS Mondraker RAGOT Emmeline (FRA)

COUSINIE Fabien (FRA), GIORDANENGO Aurélien (FRA), 4 Polygon UR FRA HANNAH Michael (AUS), HANNAH Tracey (AUS), MORTON Remy (AUS), NEETHLING Andrew (RSA)

NICOLE Myriam (FRA), RUFFIN Gaetan (FRA), RUFFIN Thibaut (FRA), FRA 5 Commencal / Vallnord THIRION Rémi (FRA), VIGE Gaëtan (FRA)

MEDIA GUIDE 27 2014 RESULTS TOP 5 OF EACH RACE FOR ALL DISCIPLINES Find all results on our webpage

MEDIA GUIDE 28 2014 RESULTS | PIETERMARITZBURG (RSA)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 2 FUMIC Manuel Cannondale Factory Racing 3 WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja Liv Pro XC Team 3 MAROTTE Maxime BH-Suntour-KMC 4 LANGVAD Annika Specialized Racing XC 4 CINK Ondrej Multivan Merida Biking Team 5 ENGEN Alexandra Ghost Factory Racing 5 HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio Multivan Merida Biking Team

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 1 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 2 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 2 HANNAH Michael Hutchinson UR 3 KINTNER Jill Topeak Ergon Racing Team 3 MINNAAR Greg Santa Cruz Syndicate 4 NICOLE Myriam Commencal / Riding Addiction 4 BRUNI Loic Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH

MEDIA GUIDE 29 2014 RESULTS | CAIRNS (AUS)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 LECHNER Eva Team Colnago Sudtirol 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 BATTY Emily Trek Factory Racing 2 FLÜCKIGER Mathias Stöckli Pro Team 3 KALENTIEVA Irina 3 MAROTTE Maxime BH-Suntour-KMC 4 SPITZ Sabine Sabine Spitz Haibike Pro Team 4 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 5 ZAKELJ Tanja Unior Tools Team 5 HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio Multivan Merida Biking Team

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 1 ATHERTON Gee GT Factory Racing 2 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 2 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate 3 NICOLE Myriam Commencal / Riding Addiction 3 MULALLY Neko Trek World Racing 4 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 4 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 5 HANNAH Tracey Hutchinson UR 5 HILL Samuel Chain Reaction Cycles.com / Nukeproof

MEDIA GUIDE 30 2014 RESULTS | NOVE MESTO NA MORAVE (CZE)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 FERRAND PREVOT Paulinel Liv Pro XC Team 1 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 2 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 2 TEMPIER Stéphane BH-Suntour-KMC 3 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 3 MILATZ Moritz BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 4 KALENTIEVA Irina 4 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 5 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 5 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team

MEDIA GUIDE 31 2014 RESULTS | ALBSTADT (GER)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 FERRAND PREVOT Pauline Liv Pro XC Team 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 2 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 3 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 3 TEMPIER Stéphane BH-Suntour-KMC 4 ZAKELJ Tanja Unior Tools Team 4 GIGER Fabian Giant Pro XCTeam 5 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 5 MILATZ Moritz BMC Mountainbike Racing Team

MEDIA GUIDE 32 2014 RESULTS | FORT WILLIAM (GBR)

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 RAGOT Emmeline Sabine Spitz Haibike Pro Team 1 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH 2 NICOLE Myriam Luna Pro Team 2 HILL Samuel 3 HANNAH Tracey Team Colnago Sudtirol 3 HART Danny Giant Factory Off-Road Team 4 SIEGENTHALER Emilie Multivan Merida Biking Team 4 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 5 KINTNER Jill 5 ATHERTON Gee GT Factory Racing

MEDIA GUIDE 33 2014 RESULTS | LEOGANG (AUT)

DHI Women: DHI Men: 1 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 1 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate

2 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 2 MINNAAR Greg Santa Cruz Syndicate 3 NICOLE Myriam Commencal / Riding Addiction 3 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH 4 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 4 MACDONALD Brook 5 SEAGRAVE Tahnee FMD Racing 5 BRANNIGAN George Trek World Racing

MEDIA GUIDE 34 2014 RESULTS | MONT-SAINT-ANNE (CAN)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 1 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 2 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 2 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 3 NASH Katerina Luna Pro Team 3 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 4 DAVISON Lea Specialized Racing XC 4 FLÜCKIGER Lukas BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 5 BATTY Emily Trek Factory Racing 5 FLÜCKIGER Mathias Stöckli Pro Team

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 1 HILL Samuel Chain Reaction Cycles.Com / Nukeproof 2 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 2 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate 3 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 3 HART Danny Giant Factory Off-Road Team 4 SEAGRAVE Tahnee FMD Racing 4 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH 5 HANNAH Tracey Hutchinson UR 5 BLENKINSOP Samuel Lapierre Gravity Republic

MEDIA GUIDE 35 2014 RESULTS | WINDHAM (USA)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 1 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 2 ZAKELJ Tanja Unior Tools Team 2 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 3 LANGVAD Annika Specialized Racing XC 3 FLÜCKIGER Lukas BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 4 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 4 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 5 KLEMENCIC Blaza Feenstra Felt PB Kenda Bike Team 5 FLÜCKIGER Mathias Stöckli Pro Team

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 1 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate 2 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 2 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 3 HANNAH Tracey Hutchinson UR 3 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH 4 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 4 BLENKINSOP Samuel Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 SEAGRAVE Tahnee FMD Racing 5 MACDONALD Brook Lapierre Gravity Republic

MEDIA GUIDE 36 2014 RESULTS | MERIBEL (FRA)

XCO WOMEN: XCO MEN: 1 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro Xc Team 1 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo Mtb Racing Team 2 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 2 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 3 FERRAND PREVOT Pauline Liv Pro Xc Team 3 FUMIC Manuel Cannondale Factory Racing 4 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 4 FLÜCKIGER Lukas BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 5 LECHNER Eva Team Colnago Sudtirol 5 KERSCHBAUMER Gerhard I.Idro Drain Bianchi

DHI WOMEN: DHI MEN: 1 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 1 HILL Samuel Chain Reaction Cycles.Com / Nukeproof 2 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 2 SIMMONDS Matthew Madison Saracen Factory Team 3 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 3 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate 4 HANNAH Tracey Hutchinson UR 4 BRUNI Loic Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 SEAGRAVE Tahnee FMD Racing 5 ATHERTON Gee GT Factory Racing

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