"In a weekend that felt historic from start to finish, Christopher Blevins (Specialized Factory) and Jenny Rissveds (CANYON CLLCTV XCO) dominated the UCI World Cup stop in Lake Placid, each landing a stunning double with wins in Short Track (XCC) and Cross-Country Olympic (XCO). Rissveds, already wearing the rainbow stripes, executed a flawless front-run ride, while Blevins powered past his own teammate in a scorching sprint finish to seize the men's overall crown. The first American men's XCO title in 30+ years."
"Lake Placid's Olympic Region feels like a venue built for mountain biking greatness. Nestled in New York's Adirondacks, it blends the atmosphere of an old-school World Cup with modern-era polish. The course cuts through rugged forest singletrack and purpose-built descents that test precision as much as power; short, steep climbs punch hard, while fast, off-camber corners reward control over brute strength."
"It's raw, loud, and unapologetically American, spectators crowding the barriers, cowbells echoing off the hillsides, and riders charging through the same terrain where Olympians once raced for gold. It has quickly become one of the most exciting stops on the UCI MTB World Series calendar, a blend of challenge, spectacle, and celebration of how good U.S. mountain biking can be when done right."
Christopher Blevins and Jenny Rissveds each won Short Track (XCC) and Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) races at the Lake Placid World Cup, with Blevins edging a teammate in a sprint to claim the men's overall title and the first American men's XCO win in over 30 years. Rissveds controlled her race from the start, riding aggressively in front while wearing the rainbow jersey. Lake Placid's course mixes rugged forest singletrack, purpose-built descents, short steep climbs and fast off-camber corners, rewarding precision and control. Races featured large leading groups, tactical positioning, attrition, and decisive final-lap surges.
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