2021 UCI XC World Cup, Albstadt

Round-Up: Highlights from Albstadt UCI XC World Cup 2021

News

by 4

The opening round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup brought a few surprises as the season began. A physical track, soaring temperatures and some technical sections, Albstadt was likely a shock to the system after such a long break from racing.

Results:

Elite Women

  1. Loana Lecomte: 1:21:38
  2. Pauline Ferrand Prevot: 1:22:31
  3. Haley Batten: 1:22:53
  4. Kate Courtney: 1:22:58
  5. Yana Belomoina: 1:23:08
2021 UCI XC World Cup, Albstadt
Credit: UCI MTB

Elite Men

  1. Victor Koretzky: 1:20:23
  2. Nino Schurter: 1:20:25
  3. Mathias Flückiger: 1:20:46
  4. Ondrej Cink: 1:20:48
  5. Thomas Pidcock: 1:20:52
2021 UCI XC World Cup, Albstadt
Credit: UCI MTB

U23 Women

  1. Mona Mitterwallner: 1:08:02
  2. Caroline Bohe: 1:10:40
  3. Blanka Kata Vas: 1:11:51
  4. Leonie Daubermann: 1:12:06
  5. Giada Specia: 1:12:46

U23 Men

  1. Carter Woods: 1:11:49
  2. David List: 1:11:55
  3. Simone Avondetto: 1:12:06
  4. Joel Roth: 1:12:14
  5. Riley Amos: 1:12:23

Check out the highlights to see what went down over the weekend.

As one of the races that count towards qualification for the Olympics, there was everything to play for. In the women’s field Lectome was untouchable and strong on the climbs. There was some close racing in the dry with the rest of the field chasing Loana to try to close the gap.

Women’s Highlights

In the men’s race, Victor Koretzky took his first elite win landing him the leader’s jersey in the opening round. The pace was flat out and some new faces appeared on podium this round, notably that of Thomas Pidcock. Nino was hunting for his 33rd win, but it wasn’t to be this time around.

Men’s Highlights

The next round will be this upcoming weekend (15-16 May) in Nové Město, Czech Republic.

2021 UCI XC World Cup Schedule:

  • 15-16 May Nove Mesto, Czech Republic.
  • 05-06 June Leogang, Austria.
  • 03-04 July Les Gets, France.
  • 04-05 September Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
  • 18-19 September Snowshoe, USA.

2021 Team News | Emily Batty joins Canyon

Fort William UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Cancelled

How To Set Up Your Bike for XC Racing

Singletrack Merch

Issue 136

Our 20th Birthday issue will be hot off the presses and landing on doorsteps around 6/4/21. Order now, and we will post your copy out as soon as it lands…

Singletrack Sponsored Features

Could this be the final nail in the coffin of online scammers?

Produced in association with YOTI Enter the Ejit – like Enter the Dragon with neither the Kung Fu nor the intelligence! I will hold my hands up from the start….

18 Bikes

At 18 Bikes we specialise in mountain bikes but with two NVQ level 3 qualified mechanics we are able to work on any bike, whether that’s your sunny weather road…

Join our mailing list to receive Singletrack editorial wisdom directly in your inbox.

Each newsletter is headed up by an exclusive editorial from our team and includes stories and news you don’t want to miss.

Signing up to our mailing list is not only a great way to keep up-to-date on all things Singletrack but it is also a great, free way to support us.

Sign up to receive awesome editorial content from Hannah every week.

We appreciate how handing over your email address is a mark of your trust in us. Check your inbox for our confirmation email and click the link to activate your newsletter.
We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check out a previous newsletter here

Singletrack Weekly Word

Sports Newsletter of the Year finalist at the Publisher Newsletter Awards 2024. Find out why our newsletter is different and give it a go.

Not too good about writing about myself, but not so bad at writing about other things. There was a time that I hated bikes, but then they became my life. Wouldn't be the person I am if I hadn't been on this journey. Here's to bikes, drinking tea and everything that comes with life on two wheels. I'm Lauren, I like bikes and writing about them. Always trying my best and up for adventures.

More posts from Lauren

Comments (4)

    TashaTasha May 13, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Thanks for this – definitely appreciate more of these in the future. And 5* for putting the woman’s results first 🙂

    snotragsnotrag May 13, 2021 at 9:09 am

    The best bit of the weekend, not shown here but on the Red Bull coverage, was Kate Courtney coming into the finish area in 4th, looking 20 metres in front and seeing fellow US racer Haley Batten take crossing the line to a first podium – Kate was whooping, waving, shouting. Great to see.

    mrlebowskimrlebowski May 13, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Brutal racing & Nino doubling on the last lap!

    wcoltwcolt May 15, 2021 at 4:52 am

    Also worth mentioning the women’s short track – results not posted above – where Annie Last got 3rd- great to see her up there !

Comments Closed