Monaco-Alpes Maritimes Round will serve as the scenario to determine the World Cup Winners

Two races that will define many important positions and awards

 

Monaco (P.ty), Tuesday 1 October 2024 – It’s time to crown the World Cup Winners in both WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup categories (Men and Women), with Col de Turini hosting the Monaco Alpes-Maritimes Round Presented by Magneti Marelli Checkstar, in collaboration with the Monegasque Cycling Federation, as a witness.

2023 Monaco Round Race 1 Start

On October 5-6, electric bikes will ride the scenic Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, in France. Col de Turini is known for its sharp turns and elevations reaching up to 1,607 meters, having previously hosted the FIA World Rally Championship, the Tour de France, and now the WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup.

The racetrack is designed by WES between the two communes of Moulinet and La Bollène Vésubie, great scenario with enduro, demanding features and the traditional format of E-XC with clockwise and anticlockwise races on the same course.

The Battle

The Men’s World Cup will come down to a showdown between the Reigning World Champ and World Cup Winner, Jérôme Gilloux (Lapierre Overvolt) with 140 points, and Swiss Champ Joris Ryf (Specialized), with 122.

Joris Ryf

Both riders are coming off a tightly contested event at Spa-Francorchamps, leaving just an 18-point gap between them, with 50 points available.

On the Women’s side, Anna Spielmann (Haibike) currently leads with 130 points, closely followed by World Champion Sofia Wiedenroth (Specialized) with 91.

This rivalry sets the stage for a competition that could see either of them become a first-time World Cup Winner, with 39 out of 50 points up for grabs.

Sofia Wiedenroth and Anna Spielmann in 2024 Trentino Round

As both categories will be decided this weekend, Col de Turini is set to become a celebration destination, but before that, let’s delve into some WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup season finale predictions.

Raspini Pole Position Women’s & Men’s Overall Winner

The Raspini Pole Position fight is fierce, with Sofia Wiedenroth (4) and Anna Spielmann (2) going as the best riders in the Qualirace.

2024 Spa-Francorchamps Race 1

In the Men’s, it’s worth keeping an eye on Jérôme Gilloux. He is one to watch, as he has consistently delivered strong performances all season long.

Holeshot Winners

The Santero Holeshot award, given to the first woman and man to reach the first turn in each race, has Sofia Wiedenroth (3) and Anna Spielmann (2) in the fight.

Jeroen van Eck (GHOST Bikes Racing Team) is already the Men’s Winner with 4 fastest first turn.

Anna Spielmann

Magneti Marelli Power Lap Winners

The Magneti Marelli Power Lap will be awarded to the fastest lap recorded during the UCI E-MTB XC World Cup Race 2 at each event.

Once again, Spielmann and Wiedenroth are competing for glory. The Austrian has recorded two fastest laps, while Wiedenroth has one to her name. Undoubtedly, the outcome will be determined at Col de Turini.

Meanwhile, Gilloux has already clinched the award with three fastest laps.

Jérôme Gilloux at 2023 Monaco Race 1

Women’s Top Five

The Women’s UCI E-MTB XC World Cup season finale has Spielmann (1) and Wiedenroth (2) fighting as the top two. Third place will be for French Solene Bouissou (Team Oise Organisation), while 4 and 5 will be between Nathalie Schneitter (Trek Bosch) and Jacqueline Mariacher (SPORT AUER RACING TEAM).

Men’s Top Five

In the Men’s, Gilloux (1) and Ryf (2) are the top-2 contenders. The competition for positions three to five is wide open among Mirko Tabacchi (Leynicese RDR Italia Factory Team), Jeroen van Eck, and Michal Swarovsky (Proofy Cycling Team).

In the WES grand finale, everyone will be watching as riders vie for supremacy, and the ultimate winners will be determined on the challenging course of Col de Turini’s last event.

Meanwhile, as the World Cup takes center stage in the final round, amateur riders will be challenging themselves on the same circuit during a high-impact race on October 5.

The Awaited Awards

The Awards presentation ceremony will take place for the first time at the magnificent amphitheatre in the Port of Ventimiglia, on the Italian border, which is part of the Ports of Monaco, with the spectacular backdrop of the bay. Once again, bubbles and celebration for the protagonists of another exciting racing season getting to an end.

2023 WES Awards

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