The Coppa Catalana race in Banyoles is the first rendezvous for the world's cross-country elite. The women's race ended with a surprise victory for Evie Richards. The Brit won ahead of Haley Batten (USA) and Annie Last (GBR). Alessandra Keller and Linda Indergand shine in fourth and fifth place. Nicole Koller takes a good ninth place in her first elite race.