This weekend in Snowshoe, West Virginia, the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships are happening for the first time in North America, highlighting endurance racing in the region.
Defending champion Mona Mitterwallner will compete alongside elite riders including Candice Lill and Jolanda Neff, showcasing a competitive women's field of 51 athletes this year.
The men's race will have a new champion as returning two-time winner Henrique Avancini has retired, leaving the competition open among strong contenders like Martin Stošek and Lukas Baum.
Neff, recovering from health issues, aims for her sixth MTB world title, having qualified for Paris 2024 but focusing on recovery before returning strong to competition.
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