After an unforgettable journey through Asia, Eliminator's best athletes gathered in the French capital in what was an exciting ride with astonishing views of the stunning Eiffel Tower.
Source: press release
UCI World Cup leader Gaia Tormena and eighth round winner Felix Klausmann put on a spectacular show in front of the picturesque Eiffel Tower, and also saw a stunning comeback from Dutch champion Jeroen van Eck, who went small finals and finished 6th overall.
In the men's race, UCI World Cup leader Simon Gegenheimer lost a tally of points after failing to make it through the big finals, but won the small finals and completed the podium in 5th place.
The magnificent “Torpedo” wins again
After setting the best time in qualifying time trials, UCI World Cup leader Gaia Tormena impressed once again in all heats, to shine in the big finals.
He developed a perfect ride that was difficult to manage as the track deteriorated rapidly due to the rain conditions. Making her decisive move on the first lap, she distanced herself from her rivals, kept the lead in the race and pushed herself to the finish.
French champion Coline Clauzure surprised the home crowd and finished with a nice second place, while French colleague Noémi Garnier and Dutch champion Didi de Vries had to settle for third and fourth places. Agnes Abrahamsson from Sweden completed the top five.
Consecutive victory for the German champion Felix Klausmann
The battle for the leader's jersey continued in Paris as reigning world champions Simon Gegenheimer and Titouan Perrin-Ganier were on the hunt for points for the UCI World Cup jersey. Although it was the German champion Felix Klausmann who put a stop to the dominance of his compatriot and the French champion.
In the men's qualifying time trials, Quentin Schrotzenberger (France) had a brilliant start, setting the best time in front of a fantastic home crowd.
The men's finals were of another level, with Felix Klausman overtaking Frenchmen Titouan Perrin-Ganier and Hugo Boulanger only in the last stretch to the finish. Quentin Schrotzenberger secured another UCI World Cup podium after finishing fourth.
Men's results - UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup Paris
- Felix Klausmann (GER)
- Titouan Perrin-Ganier (FRA)
- Hugo Boulanger (FRA)
- Quentin Schrotzenberger (FRA)
- Simon Gegenheimer (GER)
Women's results - UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup Paris
- Gaia Tormena (ITA)
- Coline Clausure (FRA)
- Noémi Garnier (FRA)
- Didi de Vries (NED)
- Agnes Abrahamsson (SWE)
FULL RESULTS
Men's standings UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup after Paris
- Simon Gegenheimer (GER) - 380 points
- Titouan Perrin-Ganier (FRA) - 374 points
- Quentin Schrotzenberger (FRA) - 313 points
- Felix Klausmann (GER) - 283 points
- Daniel Castillo Noyola (MEX) - 143 points
Women's standings UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup after Paris
- Gaia Tormena (ITA) - 585 points
- Marion Fromberger (GER) - 457 points
- Didi de Vries (NED) - 303 points
- Marcela Lima (BRA) - 302 points
- Ella Holmegard (SWE) - 162 points
FULL STANDINGS
