UCI Mountain Bike World Series: What to expect from ‘hectic’ new downhill season starting in Lenzerheide on Saturday

The UCI Downhill World Cup returns for 2023 with a new format that brings with it greater demands for all the riders taking part. The addition of a semi-final race will determine which riders make the final, with the top 30 men and top 10 women all progressing. Ad That all makes for a more intense weekend of action, and Finn Iles (Specialized Gravity) was on hand to tell Eurosport’s Josh Carlson all about what we can expect with the races live on discovery+, starting in Lenzerheide on June 09.

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It’s dirty, it’s fast, it’s a lot of fun. “It’s changed things a little bit, it’s more of a mental prep for me. Being prepared to do two full speed runs in a day has been a big change for me, but I like the changes a lot.

How mountain bike experience gives Pidcock an edge on the road The UCI Mountain Bike World Series unveils its flagship event in France “This is going to allow for a lot of different people to come to the top of the standings, a lot of different riders on the podium. “The finals is everything. It’s still the most points, but I think being consistent through the whole weekend is a lot more important this year, so you’re getting maximum points in qualifying, semi-finals and then the finals.