Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports and SCOTT Sports are proud to confirm a new long-term partnership for the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
Source: press release
The international sports brand that develops, markets and sells products for cycling, winter sports, running and outdoor becomes Official Cross-country Bike Partner of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, as well as Event Presenting Partner for the UCI World Cup stage in Soldier Hollow, Midway, Utah (USA).
This new partnership builds on SCOTT Sports' previous commitment to the series, which began with a local partnership for the 2025 UCI World Cup stop in Lenzerheide (Swiss).
Since the invention of the world's first aluminum ski pole in 1958, innovation and progress have been at the heart of SCOTT Sports' philosophy. This commitment has shaped a strong tradition in the world of mountain biking, dating back to the creation of the UCI World Cup team in 2002, which has supported numerous champions, including the Olympic gold medalist and 10-time UCI World Champion. Nino Schurter.
Chris Ball, Vice President of Cycling Events at WBD Sports, said: “SCOTT Sports has been synonymous with success in the cycling world for many years and we are thrilled to have them on board as a partner of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, the pinnacle of mountain bike racing, in an expanded capacity for the next two seasons.”
Julian Wagner, Global Bike Marketing Lead at SCOTT Sports, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in the coming seasons. The races cross-country are an integral part of our DNA, so being an official partner of the cross-country It seems like a natural fit to us. It's a great opportunity to celebrate our tradition and continue to promote this sport."
The 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series season will begin on May 1st with the Race of South Korea , marking the return of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to the Asian continent for the first time in 25 years.
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