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Beyond Gravity adds six World Cup winners to its February event at Maydena Bike Park. The roster includes Finn Iles, Ronan Dunne, Tahnee Seagrave, Amaury Pierron, Luca Shaw, and Aletha Ostgaard, creating a highly competitive field for the Tasmanian race.

This high-profile lineup elevates the event's status, drawing significant attention to the bike park. It sets the stage for an early-season showdown between some of downhill mountain biking's biggest names before the official World Cup season begins.

Maria Okrucińska (Poland), Benjamín Noval (Spain), and Ryan Gal (Netherlands) win world titles in Montreal. Okrucińska and Noval take the junior women's and men's time trials, while Gal secures the under-23 men's gold.

These victories mark the arrival of a new generation of time trial specialists. For riders like U23 champion Ryan Gal, a world title significantly boosts his value on the pro contract market for the coming seasons.

Italy wins its first-ever Mixed Relay Team Time Trial world title in Montreal. The sextet of Ganna, Sobrero, Cattaneo, Longo Borghini, Trinca Colonel, and Guazzini posts the fastest time, beating France into second and Switzerland into third place.

The victory gives Elisa Longo Borghini her first elite rainbow jersey and a title for Filippo Ganna. It breaks the dominance of previous champions Australia and establishes Italy as the new benchmark in the discipline ahead of future championships.

Derek Gee withdraws from the men's elite road race at the World Championships in Montréal. The Canadian time trial champion cites a slow recovery from injuries sustained in a crash at the recent GP Montréal.

The withdrawal is a major blow for the host nation, as Gee was set to lead the Canadian team. He described the home race as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' highlighting the personal and national significance of his absence.

Australia's Felicity Wilson-Haffenden wins the U23 women's time trial at the Montreal Road World Championships. The 21-year-old Lidl-Trek rider signs a two-year contract with Fenix-Premier Tech the day after her victory, starting next season.

The move signals Fenix-Premier Tech's ambition, securing a newly-crowned world champion for their development pathway. For Lidl-Trek, it's the loss of a major rising talent, highlighting the competitive transfer market for young riders.

Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates - XRG) wins the opening stage of the 2026 CRO Race in a bunch sprint. He beats Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) after a late two-man breakaway is caught inside the final kilometre.

The victory marks UAE Team Emirates' 74th win of the season, extending their dominant run. For Molano, it's his second career CRO Race stage win, denying last year's stage 1 winner Magnier a repeat victory.