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WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Returns to Lake Placid

October 2–4, 2026

Lake Placid's legacy of world-class sporting competition continues as the region welcomes the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series back for its third year. In 2026, racers will compete in the final Downhill and Cross-country World Cup races of the World Series, crowning the year's overall champions.

These high-adrenaline competitions will be a thrill for spectators, featuring the top male and female mountain bike riders from around the world. In 2025, Mt Van Hoevenberg and Whiteface Mountain saw a combined 17,400 total attendance! Learn more and get your tickets!

Learn more and plan your UCI visit.

Event logo for 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Lake PlacidORDA UCI Graphic of downhill and cross-country racers in arrow-shaped green and pink graphics

Downhill mountain bike races passes Oakley branded event fencing in forest with fall leaves during UCI MTB Dowhill World Cup Large crowd gathered at finish line area of 2025 WHOOP UCI MTB Downhill World Cup at Whiteface Mountain with slopes behind Cross-country mountain bike races rides over large rock while people look on during UCI MTB World Cup race in October A competitor riding one of the berms on the course. Band plays live music on stage decorated with pumpkins and mums with mountain in background A competitor navigating some turns on the course.

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Friday, October 2

All Day

Saturday, October 3

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Sunday, October 4

All Day