October 19, 2026 - (Liguria, Italy) The UCI Mountain Bike Enduro & E-Enduro World Championships officially got underway on Friday evening with the Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremony, setting the scene for the weekend’s racing in front of riders and spectators alike.
On Saturday, the spotlight turned to E-Enduro, as the world’s leading riders took on the trails of Finale Outdoor Region, Liguria (Italy) in pursuit of the coveted UCI World Champion’s rainbow jersey.
Helen Weber (GER) and Adrien Dailly (FRA) were crowned 2026 UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Champions after commanding performances across a demanding day of racing. Both riders laid the foundations for their victories by winning the opening two stages before building on their advantages throughout the day to secure the Women’s Elite and Men’s Elite rainbow stripes respectively.
Widely regarded as the home of enduro, Finale Outdoor Region has hosted racing every year since 2008. For the UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championships, the world’s best riders descended on a venue that has fully embraced the format, with a network of 36 dedicated E-MTB trails.
Designed specifically to showcase the unique characteristics of E-Enduro, the UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championships course featured 63.2 kilometres of racing across six timed stages. With 1,665 metres of pedalled elevation gain and 2,087 metres of descending within the timed stages, plus the connecting liaisons, the course tested not only the riders’ speed, technical ability and endurance, but also their ability to manage battery usage across a long day of racing.
Weber’s Five-Star Display Secures UCI E-Enduro World Title
Helen Weber delivered a masterclass in E-Enduro racing, winning five of the six stages on her way to claiming the UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championship rainbow jersey.
The opening Toboga di Canova stage immediately set the tone for an action-packed day. At 2.24 kilometres long and featuring 256 metres of descending, it provided the first test of the contenders’ speed and technical skills.
Tracy Moseley (GBR) was looking to add another rainbow jersey to an already glittering palmares that include three Enduro World Series titles and the 2010 UCI Downhill World Championship. The British rider wasted no time in showing her intentions, finishing just 1.3 seconds behind Weber on the opening stage, while Laura Charles (FRA) was also firmly in contention, only two seconds off the pace.
The longest stage of the day, however, would dramatically reshape the battle. Megaroller presented a 6.6-kilometre challenge featuring 907 metres of descending, and disaster struck for Moseley when a mechanical issue cost her almost two-and-a-half minutes and effectively ended her hopes of victory.
Weber capitalised with her second stage win of the day, although Laura Charles kept herself firmly in contention, conceding just six seconds across the long and physically demanding stage. Estelle Charles (FRA), the 2024 UCI E-Enduro World Champion, was also emerging as a contender for the podium after the opening two stages.
There was further drama for Laura Charles on the liaison to stage three, when she was forced to repair a puncture before racing to the start to make her scheduled start time.
The gruelling E-voland stage offered little respite. The 2.68-kilometre test featured 124 metres of climbing and 328 metres of descending across rocky, loose terrain before a steep and technical climb. Weber once again demonstrated her strength, extending her advantage by a further 33 seconds to establish an overall lead of 54 seconds at the halfway point.
The podium battle also took another decisive turn as problems for Claire Chabbert (FRA) cost her more than six minutes and dropped her out of third overall, opening the door for Estelle Charles to move into a comfortable podium position.
At 2.18 kilometres, stage four, Rugetta, was shorter but no less technical, packing 216 metres of descending into the course. Weber continued her commanding performance, gaining another three seconds on Laura Charles, while Moseley bounced back from her earlier mechanical issue to finish third on the stage.
The penultimate stage again belonged to Weber, with Estelle Charles and Moseley completing the stage top three. With five victories from five stages, Weber had put herself firmly in control heading into the final test.
Moseley finally brought Weber’s winning streak to an end on the 2.3-kilometre DH Men stage. Raced for the past 10 years, the iconic trail provided a suitably spectacular finale, with a rough and technical descent towards the Mediterranean. Moseley claimed her first stage victory of the day, beating Weber by 2.8 seconds, with Laura Charles third.
After a dominant day of racing, Weber secured the title by 1 minute 18 seconds over Laura Charles, while Estelle Charles completed the podium in third.
Following her victory, Weber said: “A world title is something that you dream of. My team and I have worked so hard in the past three years to get where we are. I feel like this season it has all come together and this is the cherry on top for me and my whole team. I just felt so confident and I knew I could do it. I couldn’t be more stoked to end the season on such a high. Finale is the home on Enduro, it’s where I started riding Enduro back 10 years ago on a hard tail. It feels a bit like a full circle moment, my whole family is here and it’s just incredible.”
2026 UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championships – Women Elite results here.
Dailly Retains Rainbow Jersey to Cap Memorable Season
Adrien Dailly capped an outstanding season by successfully defending his UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championship title, adding another rainbow jersey to his collection just weeks after securing the 2026 UCI Enduro World Cup overall crown.
Dailly immediately laid down a marker on the 2.24-kilometre Toboga di Canova opening stage, taking victory by five seconds and making his intentions clear from the outset.
Behind him, there was little to separate his closest rivals, with Tiago Ladeira (POR) and Damien Oton (FRA) leading a tightly packed five-way battle for the remaining podium positions.
As in the women’s race, the long and physical 6.6-kilometre Megaroller stage proved pivotal. Dailly seized the opportunity to stamp his authority on the race, producing a blistering run that was 23 seconds faster than his nearest rival. Oton moved into second overall, while Ladeira slipped out of the podium positions after conceding 51 seconds on the longest stage of the day.
Oton responded on E-voland, using the demanding 2.68-kilometre stage and its steep climbing sections to put the leader under pressure. The Frenchman produced a strong, consistent run to take the stage win, finishing five seconds ahead of Dailly and keeping the fight alive.
The battle for the podium took another turn on the powerful 2.18-kilometre Ruggetta stage. Dailly returned to winning ways and stretched his overall advantage to 33 seconds with two stages remaining. Behind him, Ladeira bounced back to finish second on the stage, while multi-format rider Martin Maes (BEL) placed third to consolidate his hold on third overall.
Margins were much tighter on the penultimate 1.2-kilometre Toboga PWR test. Diego Giordanengo (FRA) led a French top four, with Dailly just three-tenths of a second behind in second and Lévy Batista (FRA) taking third.
A late entrant to the UCI E-Enduro World Championships, Maes saved his best for last. The Belgian, whose versatility spans both downhill and enduro, claimed victory on the iconic final 2.31-kilometre DH Men stage. Ladeira finished second, while Dailly took third to safely seal his second consecutive E-Enduro rainbow jersey. After a consistently strong day, Oton secured second overall, with Maes completing the podium in third.
Following his victory, Dailly said: “It was intense, with some really long and physical stages. I pushed hard on stage 2 to open up some gaps, and from there I just kept pushing all the way to the finish. It was a really good day for me.
“I have some great memories here. The racing is always tough and physical, but there’s such a good atmosphere in Finale. I first came here maybe 15 years ago, so it’s always special to come back”.
2026 UCI Mountain Bike E-Enduro World Championships – Men Elite results here.
