Tarouca in Portugal invites the downhillers to their first rendezvous. World champion Myriam Nicole (FRA) wins the women's race ahead of Vali Höll (AUT) and Tahnee Seagrave (GBR). Camille Balanche rides to fourth place. Amaury Pierron won the men's race ahead of local hero Gonçalo Bandeira and Benoit Coulanges (FRA). Swiss rider Yannick Bächler finished in a respectable 18th place.