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1 MEDIA GUIDE 2015

2 SUMMARY: (CLICK TO NAVIGATE) GENERAL INTRODUCTION DISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION WORLD CUP PARTNERS FIGURES AND FACTS 2014 SPECTATORS ON THE INTERNET PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS TOP 5 RIDERS (PER DISCIPLINE) 2015 UCI MTB TEAM 2014 RESULTS MEDIA GUIDE 2

3 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: It was 24 years ago that two American riders, John Tomac and Sara Ballantyne, became the first winners of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The year was 1991, and the World Cup series comprised nine rounds in seven countries, catering for Cross-country Olympic (XCO) specialists only. 1993: Two years later the downhill (DHI) format joined the programme, crowning two German athletes this time: Jürgen Beneke and Regina Stiefl. Interestingly, John Tomac, XCO winner in 1991, took second place in the inaugural downhill World Cup as well as second in the XCO : 1998 was the year that the dual slalom the forerunner of four-cross made its debut in the World Cup. Dual slalom involved knock-out heats with two riders racing on parallel courses, and it featured in the World Cup for four years. American Brian Lopes and Australian Katrina Miller won the overall classification the first year : After four years on the programme, the dual slalom was replaced by fourcross (4X) in which four riders race against each other on a single course. Winner of three of the four dual-slalom World Cups, Brian Lopes went on 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 in : The Cross-country Eliminator was the latest mountain bike format to join the 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 lap of around 1km. Introduced into the World Cup with three events in 2012, the Eliminator rounds increased in number of six in 2013 and six last year with the overall classifications going to Belgium s Fabrice Mels and Switzerland s Kathrin Stirnemann. MEDIA GUIDE 3

4 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY SHIMANO UCI ELITE MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAMS In 2011, the UCI introduced a higher tier of mountain bike teams, UCI ELITE Mountain Bike Teams. Invitations to receive this label go to the 15 top endurance (XCO) teams and the 15 top gravity (downhill) teams of a special ranking established at the end of the previous season by adding up the UCI points of the best riders within each team. These teams benefit from numerous advantages: notably priority placement at events, free entry to UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events and free entry for all races on the UCI Mountain Bike International Calendar. In return, they are obliged to enter at least one rider in all rounds of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano. Watch out for their easily distinguishable label. BEST EVENTS The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup rewards not only the best athletes but also the best organisers. Each year, UCI Mountain Bike Teams, media, sponsors, and UCI officials vote for the top events for each of the two formats: cross-country and downhill. This creates healthy competition between the organisers and encourages them to stage events of the highest quality. Best events 2014: New promoters Méribel (FRA) confirmed the expectations topping the Downhill award and placing 2nd in both Cross-country Olympic & Elimina tor, both of which were won by the now well established event in Nove Mesto (CZE) who will host the World Championships XCO & XCE events in Mont-Sainte-Anne, a favourite destination on the World Cup circuit & who hosted their 24th year of World Cup or World Championship events in 2014, placed 3rd in all three disciplines. MEDIA GUIDE 4

5 DISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION CROSS-COUNTRY OLYMPIC (XCO): Cross-country Olympic format races are held over undulating circuits (with technical descents, forest roads, rocky paths and obstacles) of 4 to 6 km, which riders must complete several times. The Elite racing times, for men and women, vary from 1h 30 minutes to 1h 45 minutes. An attractive course design that shows the discipline well on television and also spectator friendly is a necessity! DOWNHILL (DHI): Downhill is a race against the clock in which the rider negotiates a succession of fast and technical passages. The participant must demonstrate courage as well as sharp technical and piloting skills in order to battle tree roots, rocks, banked sections, bumps, jumps and other natural obstacles along the way. MEDIA GUIDE 5

6 WORLD CUP PARTNERS PRESENTING SPONSOR It is the world leader in the field of bike equipment (derailleurs, gear cables, brakes, pedals, etc). Shimano has been in partnership with the UCI since 1999 and takes charge of the technical services at the UCI World Championships (road, track, mountain bike & trials, MTB marathon, cyclo-cross and para-cycling) and for the UCI World Cups (cyclo-cross). It was also in charge of technical assistance at the last three Olympic Games (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012) as well as at the Youth Olympic Games (Singapore in 2010 and Nanjing 2014). The contract between Shimano and the UCI was extended in 2012 for a period of four years ( ). OFFICIAL SPONSOR GoPro has been the exclusive camera sponsor of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and Championship as well as the UCI BMX World Championships since Adding an exciting dimension to the series coverage with unique viewpoint of the world s best mountain bike athletes GoPro is excited to meet twowheel fans around the globe at the UCI events. MEDIA PARTNER Red Bull Media House is the centre of the global Red Bull media network 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 OFFICIAL PROVIDERS Santini Maglificio Sportivo is a family company founded in 1965 by its owner Mr Pietro Santini. The company based in Bergamo (Italy) is a leader in the production of technical clothing for cycling. Santini Maglificio Sportivo has been a UCI partner since The manufacturer is «official supplier» of jerseys for the UCI World Championships and the leader s jerseys for all the UCI World Cups. Fans of the rainbow jersey can buy one by going onto the website: Tissot is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in The brand is distributed in more than 150 countries and has been part of the Swatch group since In 2015, the UCI and Tissot celebrated 20 years of partnership; in 1995, Tissot became the «official timekeeper» for the UCI World Championships (road, track, BMX and Mountain bike) and the UCI Track and Mountain Bike Cycling World Cup. MEDIA GUIDE 6

7 FIGURES AND FACTS CALENDAR DATE: VENUE: COUNTRY: DISCIPLINES: Pietermaritzburg Republic of South Africa XCO / DHI Cairns Australia XCO / XCE / DHI Nové Město Na Moravě Czech Republic XCO / XCE Albstadt Germany XCO / XCE Fort William Great Britain DHI Leogang Austria DHI Mont-Sainte-Anne Canada XCO / XCE / DHI Windham USA XCO / XCE / DHI Méribel France XCO / XCE / DHI 2014 EVENTS: 9 events 4 continents 9 countries 1462 Riders representing 53 Nations 2014 TELEVISION COVERAGE: 19 countries 53 TV channels +36 mio cumulated audience 1.52 million TV viewers watched live. RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE BROADCAST: Broadcast all events live free of charge and all around the world on Red Bull TV and redbull.com/bike 54 hours live coverage 1.2 million live views 800,000 Video on Demand views within four days of each event. MEDIA GUIDE 7

8 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 athletes reach new heights, it was also the most successful season yet in terms of Internet and television audiences. Beside the big increase in regards to the TV audience, all rounds of the 2014 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano were also streamed live on the Internet free to watch from all over the world. Exclusive production partner and online broadcaster Red Bull Media House reported a total of 1,2 million live views worldwide on Red Bull TV and redbull.com/bike, plus views by VOD in the first four days after each race. Our leading mountain bike series is very popular and continues to gain momentum, observes UCI Head of Off-Road Peter Van den Abeele. With more channels in more countries coming on board we are reaching a wider fan base which further serves to develop this exciting discipline. The UCI is constantly working with its partners to ensure innovative and exciting race coverage, explained UCI Head of Marketing Cyrille Jacobsen. Thanks to our partnership with Red Bull Media House, which dates back to 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

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 MEDIA GUIDE 9

10 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: Lourdes France (FRA) DHI Nove Mesto na Morave Czech Republic (CZE) XCO Albstadt Germany (GER) XCO Fort William United Kingdom (GBR) DHI Leogang Austria (AUT) DHI Lenzerheide Switzerland (SUI) XCO/DHI Mont-Sainte-Anne Canada (CAN) XCO/DHI Windham United States of America (USA) XCO/DHI Val Di Sole Italy (ITA) XCO/DHI MEDIA GUIDE 10

11 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 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 DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 11

12 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS NOVÉ MĚSTO NA MORAVĚ / CZE Venue and history Nové Město is the Czech Mecca of Biathlon, XC Skiing and lately also mountain 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 U XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 12

13 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 figures and facts: 4.0 km of XCO course 600 XCO riders representing 44 countries 20,000 spectators Competition schedule: XCO Women U XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 13

14 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 Scottish 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 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 DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 14

15 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 Over the past few years it has become a real hot spot for downhill bike racers, free riders and dirt jumpers. It offers an ideal range of activities 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 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 DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 15

16 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 experience for the whole family. It will be the first of three events ( ), which will lead to the organisation of the World Championships in Competition schedule : DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Qualifying Round DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 16

17 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 25 th anniversary of UCI events in 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 DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 17

18 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 figures and facts: 4.8 km of XCO course 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 DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 18

19 PRESENTATION OF THE ROUNDS 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 spectators Competition schedule: DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Qualifying Round DHI Men Juniors/Women/Men Elite Final XCO Men U23/Women Elite/Men Elite/Women U More information on the event website MEDIA GUIDE 19

20 TOP 5 RIDERS XCO WOMEN/MEN DHI WOMEN/MEN MEDIA GUIDE 20

21 TOP 5 RIDERS XCO WOMEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL) NEFF Jolanda Date of birth: Country: Switzerland Team: Stöckli Pro team PENDREL Catharine Date of birth: Country: Canada Team: Luna Pro Team 3x U23 XCO World Championships (2012, 2013, 2014) 2x silver medalist XCE World Championships (2012, 2013) 2012 U23 XCO European Champion 2x XCO World Champion (2011, 2014) Gold medal Commonwealth Games Glasgow x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Mont-Saint- Anne, Méribel) 3rd in Albstadt Winner in Windham 2x 2nd place (Nove Mesto Na Morave, Mont-Saint-Anne) ZAKELJ Tanja Date of birth: Country: Slovenia Team: Unior Tools Team 2008 U23 XCO World Champion 2x Junior World Champion ( ) 2x XCO European Champion (2013, 2014) 2nd in Windham BATTY Emily Date of birth: Country: Canada Team: Trek Factory Racing Silver medalist Commonwealth Games Glasgow nd in Cairns WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja Date of birth: Country: Poland Team: Kross Racing Team Silver medalist Beijing Olympic Games XCO World Champion 2010 MTB Marathon World Champion x silver medalist XCO World Championships (2004, 2005, 2011, 2013) 3rd in Pietermaritzburg MEDIA GUIDE 21

22 TOP 5 RIDERS XCO MEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL) ABSALON Julien Date of birth: Country: France Team: BMC Mountain Bike Racing Team SCHURTER Nino Date of birth: Country: Switzerland Team: Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 2x XCO Olympic Champion (2004, 2008) 5x XCO World Champion (2004 to 2007 and 2014) 6x XCO World Cup winner (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014) 2012 Olympic silver medalist 2008 Olympic bronze medalist 3x World Champion (2009, 2012, 2013) 3x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Cairns, Albstadt) 3x 2nd (Mont-Saint-Anne, Windham, Méribel) 4x winner (Nove Mesto Na Morave, Mont- Saint-Anne, Windham, Méribel) 2nd in Albstadt MCCONNELL Daniel Date of birth: Country: Australia Team: Trek Factory Racing 4x Australian Champion (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) 5x XCO Oceanian Champion (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014) 3rd in Mont-Saint-Anne FUMIC Manuel Date of birth: Country: Germany Team: Cannondale Factory Racing 2004 XCO World Champion (U23) Silver medalist 2013 XCO World Championships 2nd in Pietermiritzburg 3rd in Méribel TEMPIER Stéphane Date of birth: Country: France Team: BH-Suntour-KMC 2004 XCO silver medalist (juniors) 2nd in Nove Mesto Na Morave 3rd in Albstadt MEDIA GUIDE 22

23 TOP 5 RIDERS DHI WOMEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL) CARPENTER Manon Date of birth: Country: Great Britain Team: Madison Saracen Factory Team ATHERTON Rachel Date of birth: Country: Great Britain Team: GT Factory Racing 2014 Downhill World Champion 2013 Bronze medalist World Championships 2011 Junior World Champion 2014 Downhill World Cup winner 2x Junior World Cup winner (2010, 2011) 2x World Champion (2008, 2013) 2x DHI World Cup winner (2012, 2013) 3x winner (Pietermaritzburg, Leogang, Mont- Saint-Anne) 2nd in Cairns, 3rd in Méribel 2x winner (Cairns, Méribel) 4x 2nd (Pietermaritzburg, Leogang, Mont- Saint-Anne, Windham) RAGOT Emmeline Date of birth: Country: France Team: MS Mondraker Team 2x World Champion (2009, 2011) 2013 Silver medalist DHI World Championships 2x Junior World Champion (2002, 2003) 2x winner (Fort William, Windham) 2nd in Méribel 3rd in Mont-Saint-Anne HANNAH Tracey Date of birth: Country: Australia Team: Polygon UR 2006 Downhill World Champion 2x Silver medalist Downhill World Championships (2007, 2013) 2x 3rd (Fort William, Windham) SEAGRAVE Tahnee Date of birth: Country: Great Britain Team: FMD Racing 2013 Junior World Champion Bronze medalist 2014 Downhill World Championships 7x in the top 10 MEDIA GUIDE 23

24 TOP 5 RIDERS DHI MEN (2014 UCI MTB WORLD CUP OVERALL) BRYCELAND Josh Date of birth: Country: Great Britain Team: Santa Cruz Syndicate 2014 Downhill World Cup winner 2008 Junior World Champion 2nd place 2014 World Championship 2x winner (Leogang, Windham) 2x 2nd (Cairns, Mont-Saint-Anne) 3rd in Méribel GWIN Aaron Date of birth: Country: USA Team: Specialized Racing 2011, 2012 Downhill World Cup winner Winner in Pietermaritzburg 2nd in Windham 3rd in Cairns BROSNAN Troy Date of birth: Country: Australia Team: Specialized Racing Bronze medalist 2014 World Championships Winner in Fort William 3x 3rd (Leogang, Mont-Saint-Anne, Windham) HILL Samuel Date of birth: Country: Australia Team: Chain Reaction Cycles / Paypal 3x World Champion (2006, 2007, 2010) 2x World Cup winner (2007, 2009) 2x winner (Mont-Saint-Anne, Méribel) 2nd in Fort William ATHERTON Gee Date of birth: Country: Great Britain Team: GT Factory Racing 2x World Champion (2008, 2014) 2010 DHI World Cup Winner Winner in Cairns MEDIA GUIDE 24

25 2015 UCI MTB TEAM A record 33 countries have registered at least one team, compared with 31 last year and 27 in China, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel have registered a UCI Mountain Bike Team for the first time. In total, 130 teams have been registered (86 for XC, 35 for DHI and 9 for XC & DHI). Of these, 15 endurance (cross-country) and 15 gravity (downhill) 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 to enter at least one rider in all rounds of the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano. Invitations to obtain UCI ELITE Mountain Bike status were issued to the top 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. Find UCI MTB Teams here: visit website MEDIA GUIDE 25

26 2015 UCI MTB TEAM UCI ENDURANCE ELITE TEAM RANKING (STATUS ) # TEAM NATION RIDERS 1 Trek Factory Racing USA BATTY Emily (CAN), HENDERSON Rebecca (AUS), MANTECON GUTIERREZ Sergio (ESP), MCCONNELL Daniel (AUS), YAMAMOTO Kohei (JPN) 2 BH-SR Suntour-KMC FRA BAZIN Nicolas (FRA), BRESSET Julie (FRA), CLAUZEL Perrine (FRA), KLEIN Hanna (GER), KORETZKY Victor (FRA), MARCOUYRE Helene (FRA), MAROTTE Maxime (FRA), MORATH Adelhei (GER), SARROU Jordan (FRA), TEMPIER Stéphane (FRA) 3 BMC Mountainbike Racing Team SUI ABSALON Julien (FRA), FANGER Martin (SUI), FLÜCKIGER Lukas (SUI), INDERGAND Reto (SUI), NAEF Ralph (SUI) 4 Multivan Merida Biking Team GER CINK Ondrej (GZE), DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita (NOR), HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio (ESP), LITSCHER Thomas (SUI), SCHELB Julian (GER), VAN HOUTS Rudi (NED) 5 Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team SUI FRISCHKNECHT Andri (SUI), RISSVEDS Jenny (SWE), SCHURTER Nino (SUI), VAN DER HEIJDEN Michiel (NED), WILDHABER Marcel (SUI) MEDIA GUIDE 26

27 2015 UCI MTB TEAM UCI GRAVITY ELITE TEAM RANKING (STATUS ) # TEAM NATION RIDERS 1 Madison Saracen Factory Team GBR CARPENTER Manon (GBR), DALE Sam (GBR), SIMMONDS Matthew (GBR) 2 GT Factory Racing GBR ATHERTON Dan (GBR), ATHERTON Gee (GBR), ATHERTON Rachel (GBR), MAES Martin (BEL), VERNON Taylor (GER) 3 MS Mondraker AUT GRAHAM Innes (GBR), HART Danny (GBR), PEKOLL Markus (AUT), RAGOT Emmeline (FRA) 4 Polygon UR FRA COUSINIE Fabien (FRA), GIORDANENGO Aurélien (FRA), HANNAH Michael (AUS), HANNAH Tracey (AUS), MORTON Remy (AUS), NEETHLING Andrew (RSA) 5 Commencal / Vallnord FRA NICOLE Myriam (FRA), RUFFIN Gaetan (FRA), RUFFIN Thibaut (FRA), THIRION Rémi (FRA), VIGE Gaëtan (FRA) MEDIA GUIDE 27

28 2014 RESULTS TOP 5 OF EACH RACE FOR ALL DISCIPLINES Find all results on our webpage MEDIA GUIDE 28

29 2014 RESULTS PIETERMARITZBURG (RSA) XCO WOMEN: 1 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 2 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 3 WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja Liv Pro XC Team 4 LANGVAD Annika Specialized Racing XC 5 ENGEN Alexandra Ghost Factory Racing XCO MEN: 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 FUMIC Manuel Cannondale Factory Racing 3 MAROTTE Maxime BH-Suntour-KMC 4 CINK Ondrej Multivan Merida Biking Team 5 HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio Multivan Merida Biking Team DHI WOMEN: 1 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 2 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 3 KINTNER Jill Topeak Ergon Racing Team 4 NICOLE Myriam Commencal / Riding Addiction 5 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic DHI MEN: 1 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 2 HANNAH Michael Hutchinson UR 3 MINNAAR Greg Santa Cruz Syndicate 4 BRUNI Loic Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 BROSNAN Troy Specialized Racing DH MEDIA GUIDE 29

30 2014 RESULTS CAIRNS (AUS) XCO WOMEN: 1 LECHNER Eva Team Colnago Sudtirol 2 BATTY Emily Trek Factory Racing 3 KALENTIEVA Irina 4 SPITZ Sabine Sabine Spitz Haibike Pro Team 5 ZAKELJ Tanja Unior Tools Team XCO MEN: 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 FLÜCKIGER Mathias Stöckli Pro Team 3 MAROTTE Maxime BH-Suntour-KMC 4 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 5 HERMIDA RAMOS José Antonio Multivan Merida Biking Team DHI WOMEN: 1 ATHERTON Rachel GT Factory Racing 2 CARPENTER Manon Madison Saracen Factory Team 3 NICOLE Myriam Commencal / Riding Addiction 4 RAGOT Emmeline Lapierre Gravity Republic 5 HANNAH Tracey Hutchinson UR DHI MEN: 1 ATHERTON Gee GT Factory Racing 2 BRYCELAND Josh Santa Cruz Syndicate 3 MULALLY Neko Trek World Racing 4 GWIN Aaron Specialized Racing DH 5 HILL Samuel Chain Reaction Cycles.com / Nukeproof MEDIA GUIDE 30

31 2014 RESULTS NOVE MESTO NA MORAVE (CZE) XCO WOMEN: 1 FERRAND PREVOT Paulinel Liv Pro XC Team 2 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team 3 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 4 KALENTIEVA Irina 5 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team XCO MEN: 1 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 2 TEMPIER Stéphane BH-Suntour-KMC 3 MILATZ Moritz BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 4 MCCONNELL Daniel Trek Factory Racing 5 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team MEDIA GUIDE 31

32 2014 RESULTS ALBSTADT (GER) XCO WOMEN: 1 FERRAND PREVOT Pauline Liv Pro XC Team 2 DAHLE FLESJAA Gunn-Rita Multivan Merida Biking Team 3 NEFF Jolanda Liv Pro XC Team 4 ZAKELJ Tanja Unior Tools Team 5 PENDREL Catharine Luna Pro Team XCO MEN: 1 ABSALON Julien BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 2 SCHURTER Nino Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 3 TEMPIER Stéphane BH-Suntour-KMC 4 GIGER Fabian Giant Pro XCTeam 5 MILATZ Moritz BMC Mountainbike Racing Team MEDIA GUIDE 32