The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced in a press release that the E-Cross-Country World Cup will not take place in 2026. The decision was made following an evaluation of the race series. The UCI concluded that development under the responsibility of WES Management (World E-Bike Series) did not unfold as expected and that the targeted international growth goals were not achieved. In light of the outlook for the coming years and the further development of various mountain bike formats, the UCI now intends to conduct a fundamental review of the e-mountain bike sector. The goal is to work with various stakeholders to determine the next steps for the discipline’s development.

At the same time, the UCI clarifies that E-Mountain Bike Cross Country will remain part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships program. The next edition will take place from August 26 to 30 in Val di Sole, Italy.

Since its introduction in 2021, the UCI E-Mountain Bike Cross Country World Cup has played a key role in the international structuring of the format. The series brought together the world’s best specialists in E-Mountain Bike Cross Country. It also provided e-bike manufacturers with a platform to showcase their bikes and gave organizers the opportunity to position their region as an attractive destination for outdoor activities, particularly mountain biking.

Discussions with the various stakeholders are ongoing. Together, the goal is to identify the best opportunities to further develop e-mountain biking internationally and to define the next steps for the discipline.

The fact that growth did not develop as desired is also due to the discipline’s lack of prestige among top cross-country riders. This is despite the fact that e-cross-country racing would provide an exciting environment for development.