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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.

ORDA UCI Graphic of downhill and cross-country racers in arrow-shaped green and pink graphics

    A competitor navigating some turns on the course. Competitors take on the rock garden portion of the course. A competitor launch off of one of the jumps. A competitor riding one of the berms on the course. Media at the finish line. Competitors navigating the rock garden portion of the course.

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    Friday, October 2

    All Day

    Saturday, October 3

    All Day

    Sunday, October 4

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