Albstadt, Germany

A brand-new venue and course greeted the cross-country athletes for their opening round of the 2022 season.

Here’s what went down on the hillside of Albstadt for the second UCI XCO battle of 2022.

Watch the winning run from the men's XCO event in Albstadt where the rider delivered a thrilling victory.

Caroline Bohé and Anne Terpstra take you through the classic Albstadt course as the UCI returns to Germany.

Find out who did best at the XC short track competition at Albstadt.

Hear from Chilean rider Martín Vidaurre about the dedication required to be a cross-country MTB pro.

Watch the action from the women's and men's XC short track races, where the course features two big climbs.

Watch the action from the men's cross-country at Albstadt, where the course is dominated by two big climbs.

Watch the action from the men's XCO race at Nové Město na Moravě on the newly modified cross-country course.

Watch the action from the women's cross-country at Albstadt, where the course is dominated by two big climbs.

Watch a recap of the thrilling XC short track races in Albstadt, Germany.

Watch the winning run from the men's XCO event in Albstadt where the rider delivered a thrilling victory.

The 3.7km-long track in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic is among the most technical ones of the circuit.

Watch the action from the men's cross-country race at Leogang – 3.6km long the course offers long climbs.

See the world’s best women MTB riders compete on the challenging cross-country course in Albstadt, Germany.

Watch the action from the women's XCO race at Nové Město na Moravě on the newly modified cross-country course.

Last year Nové Město saw close sprint finishes in the men’s and women’s category.

Get a full recap of the cross-country races in Les Gets, where riders took on new track features in the rain.