Simon Andreassen and Mona Mitterwallner win a XCM World Championship 2024 dominated by XCO riders

Simon Andreassen wins a 2024 XCM World Championship dominated by XCO bikers. In the women's race, Austrian rider Mona Mitterwallner successfully defended her title ahead of Swiss rider Sina Frei

Simon Andreassen and Mona Mitterwallner win a XCM World Championship 2024 dominated by XCO riders

Prior to the race, it was noted that this XCM World Championship held in Snowshoe could be decided among the many XCO cyclists who had decided to participate due to its proximity to the World Cup races in North America. And so it was.

A leading group was quickly formed that would lead the race over its 104 km with 1988 meters of elevation gain. Among the leaders were familiar faces from XCO, such as French rider Victor Koretzky, American rider Chris Blevins, Danish rider Simon Andreassen, and Spanish rider David Valero. Only XCM expert German rider Andreas Seewald was able to catch up to the top positions after Koretzky fell behind.

 

 

 

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The race was decided in the final kilometers when Andreassen managed to open a small gap that allowed him to cross the finish line first with a 10-second lead. Behind him, Blevins finished second after a final sprint where he overtook David Valero for the position.

Top 10 Men XCM World Championship 2024

1. Simon Andreassen - DEN - 4:33:08
2. Christopher Blevins - USA - 4:33:18
3. David Valero Serrano - ESP - 4:33:20
4. Andreas Seewald - GER - 4:33:26
5. Victor Koretzky - FRA - 4:34:18
6. Martin Stošek - CZE - 4:36:22
7. Gioele De Cosmo - ITA - 4:37:33
8. Simon Stiebjahn - GER - 4:37:38
9. Cole Paton - USA - 4:37:39
10. Samuele Porro - ITA - 4:37:42

The women's race started with the double, and current, XCM world champion as the top favorite. Austrian rider Mona Mittelwallner once again showed that despite being 22 years old, she is still the best in long-distance races.

After riding alongside Swiss rider Sina Frei for much of the race, the young Cannondale rider set a devastating pace in the final kilometers that allowed her to cross the finish line first with almost half a minute lead. Frei finished second and South African rider Candice Lill closed the podium, showcasing her great form this season.

Top 10 Women XCM World Championship 2024

1. Mona Mitterwallner - AUT - 5:15:06
2. Sina Frei - SUI - 5:15:32
3. Candice Lill - RSA - 5:16:16
4. Jolanda Neff - SUI - 5:20:16
5. Laura Stigger - AUT - 5:26:19
6. Sofia Gomez Villafane - ARG - 5:31:03
7. Vera Looser - NAM - 5:31:35
8. Tessa Kortekaas - NED - 5:31:37
9. Alexis Skarda - USA - 5:36:07
10. Rosa Van Doorn - NED - 5:36:29