The UCI cancels the e-MTB World Cup in 2026 and opens a period of reflection

The International Cycling Union has decided to put a stop to one of the most recent formats in the international calendar. The E-Mountain Bike Cross-country World Cup will not take place in 2026 after an internal review concluded that the competition has not evolved as expected since its launch.

The E-MTB World Cup disappears from the 2026 calendar after failing to meet growth objectives

The decision comes after analyzing the development of the series, managed by WES Management, and finding that it has not reached the set objectives in terms of global expansion. The UCI acknowledges that the format has not managed to establish itself within the international mountain bike ecosystem, at a time when other disciplines continue to grow strongly.

From the international body, they explain that this halt responds to the need to open a reflection process alongside teams, brands, and organizers. The goal is to redefine the role of e-MTB within the calendar and find a formula that allows for its real development at a competitive level.

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This move does not mean the total disappearance of the discipline. E-MTB cross-country will continue to be part of the official program of the Mountain Bike World Championships. The next edition will be held in Val di Sole from August 26 to 30, 2026, which guarantees that the specialty maintains its recognition within the UCI structure.

The E-MTB World Cup was born in 2021 with the intention of becoming the international showcase for this modality. Over the years, it has brought together specialists in the discipline and served as a platform for brands to showcase their electric bikes in a competitive environment.

It has also played a relevant role for organizers, who have used these events as a promotional tool linked to active tourism and mountain biking.

However, that growth has not been sufficient. The UCI believes that the format needs a thorough review to adapt to the current context of mountain biking, where increasingly specialized disciplines coexist with greater followings.