UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup recap - Season finale in Mont-Sainte-Anne
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Updated 08/10/2023 at 22:45 GMT+1
Welcome back to Eurosport's live coverage of the UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup as we cover the showpiece men's and women's races from Mont Sainte Anne. Strap yourselves in for all the action and drama from the thrilling season finale. Remember, you can stream the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series live and on-demand on discovery+, the Eurosport app and via eurosport.com
'What did she do?!' - Holl dominates in Mont-Sainte-Anne to seal title
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22:00 - Nino Schurter takes the overall!
He crosses the line in 14th to take the overall win for the season! It's his ninth overall World Cup title!
21:56 - TOM PIDCOCK WINS!
The World Champion takes the win! Flückiger takes second, 26 seconds behind Pidcock. The Brit has book ended the season with wins on the opening and closing weekends of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Guerrini third, Carod fourth.
21:53 - Pidcock still ahead!
He's still solo, but only by 33 seconds now.
21:51 - Flückiger still second
44-second gap now. Schurter in 13th.
21:50 - dropped chain for Schurter!
He drops back to outside of the top ten as he tries to put his chain back on!
21:48 - the lead extends in the final lap!
41 seconds from Flückiger to Pidcock. Schurter in eighth.
21:47 - Pidcock running
He's off the bike early on in the climb. He has a 39-second lead.
21:43 - one lap to go!
Pidcock crosses the line solo to begin the final lap 33 seconds ahead of Flückiger who's maintained the time gap. Guerrini 1:31 back in third.
21:41 - Pidcock still ahead
Flückiger giving everything but he drops to 33 seconds.
21:39 - Pidcock pushing on
The World Champion continues in the lead! Flückiger 27 seconds behind.
21:38 -Flückiger into the tech zone
A change in under 20 seconds, he now goes off in search of Pidcock.
21:37 - Flat for Flückiger!
It's a similar place to his first puncture! Pidcock overtakes!
21:35 - Pidcock off again!
He stalls as his front wheel slips and gets off his bike to run again. Still five seconds behind.
21:34 - Pidcock with five seconds
The gap is falling.
21:31 - Pidcock back in sight!
He's moving closer!
21:29 - fourth lap completed!
Pidcock eight seconds behind Flückiger. Guerrini in third, 52 seconds back. Two laps remaining.
21:28 - Flückiger back solo!
He's dropped Pidcock and goes clear! Pidcock seven seconds back!
21:26 - Pidcock back on the wheel
He's joined back up with Flückiger!
21:22 - Flückiger still ahead
He maintains a slight lead on Pidcock going into the rock section (+0:03). Guerrini 30 seconds back.
21:20 - off and running
The two leaders continue on foot up the climb! Flückiger moves slightly ahead on the descent that follows.
21:18 - Flückiger leads
He's in front on the climb, Guerrini 31 seconds back. The sun is coming out now but the mud remains thick.
21:16 - third lap completed!
Flückiger and Pidcock cross the line at the same time. Guerrini in third at 33 seconds behind. Aldridge, Carod, Andreassen cross around 50 seconds back.
21:13 - Flückiger leads into the woods!
He attacks and goes round Pidcock as they enter the woods!
21:12 - mud mayhem
Thick mud is covering the bikes, difficult conditions in Canada for teams and riders!
21:10 - Flückiger joins Pidcock
He closes the gap to the World Champion! Schurter currently 1:40 back.
21:08 - four seconds for Flückiger
He's moving closer to Pidcock! He's done well to make up the time after the tyre change.
21:07 - Pidcock navigates the descent
He does well on the descent and stays ahead.
21:05 - gap closes slightly
Flückiger moves into second and is 14 seconds behind, Aldridge into third at 22 seconds. Sarrou currently in 29th.
21:02 - second lap done
Pidcock crosses the line first, 16 seconds ahead of Aldridge and Flückiger.Guerrini and Andreassen 44 seconds back.
21:01 - Pidcock still ahead
He mentions something to his team but only goes into the tech/feed zone to get a bottle.
20:59 - Flückiger with Aldridge
He moves himself into third and 20 seconds away from Pidcock!
20:57 - Flückiger with a tech zone change
Pidcock overtakes as Flückiger pauses for a rapid change.
20:54 - Flückiger clear
He's managed to create a gap from his running attack!
20:53 - Pidcock to the front briefly!
He overtakes Flückiger, who then counterattacks on foot uphill to gain his lead position back!
20:51 - Pidcock moving towards the front
The World Champion is five seconds behind Flückiger! Andreassen eight seconds back.
20:48 - lap one done
Pidcock into second as they cross the line. He's ten seconds behind Flückiger, as are Andreassen, Koretzky, and Aldridge who cross in that order. Carod next at 21 seconds, Schwarzbauer seventh.
20:47 - Flückiger still ahead
Koretzk second as they tackle the descent. Pidcock moves to fourth behind Andreassen.
20:44 - Flückiger in front
He takes the lead going into the climb, Andreassen second, followed by Koretzky, then Carod, then Aldridge.
20:42 - Pidcock sixth
He's moved himself up the group. Luca Schwarzbauer seventh. Sarrou and Schurter back in the 30s.
20:40 - Flückiger into second
His running effort has paid off and he's in second behind Andreassen now.
20:39 - off and running
Mathias Flückiger overtakes Aldridge on foot!
20:38 - bad start for Sarrou and Schurter
They're 33rd and 34th!
20:37 - Front group closed down
They're joined on the steep climb but Andreassen still leads the race.
20:36 - Andreassen back ahead
He takes over at the front as many of the riders get off and run.
20:35 - Front four cross for the start lap
Aldridge leading now, Andreassen, Blevins, Koretzky with him as they finish the start lap.
20:31 - Andreassen leading
Charlie Aldridge doing well but it's Simon Andreassen who leads into the woods. Christopher Blevins third behind them.
20:30 - away they go!
Green means go and they're away in Mont-Sainte-Anne! Pidcock gets off to a fast start from the line as does Victor Koretzky for the start lap.
Under ten minutes!
Around seven minutes until the start now!
Last week - Sarrou wins in Snowshoe
Jordan Sarrou won a tense contest in Snowshoe last weekend and could be in contention to take the overall title today. Read more about last week's win here.
XCO Overall standings - men's
Puck Pieterse dominated the women's standing this year, but the men's standings are far more open!
Four riders could take the title today. Nino Schurter could be on to win a 9th title as he currently sits in first with 1471 points. Jordan Sarrou is second with 1409, Mathias Flückiger is third with 1299. Luca Schwarzbaur is fourth with 222. World Champion Tom Pidcock is out of the top ten.
Next up - Men's race
The men's race will be following shortly!
19:55 - overall XCO top ten
Puck Pieterse - 1939
Loana Lecomte - 1526
Mona Mitterwallner - 1445
Laura Stigger - 1394
Alessandra Keller - 1327
Martina Berta - 1299
Jenny Rissveds - 1228
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot - 1157
Evie Richards - 1156
Anne Terpstra - 1150
19:30 - Lecomte second overall
The win gives her second place on the overall podium! Mona Mitterwallner moves into third.
19:29 - PIETERSE THIRD, OVERALL WIN!
She crosses the line ahead of Neff and celebrates her overall XCO win! Berta in fifth place after a speedy start, she takes the final place on today's podium.
19:28 - LECOMTE WINS!
The French national champion wins with a dominant performance! Rissveds finishes second (+0:15).
19:28 - Pieterse in third
She's got a 10-seconds gap to Neff.
19:27 - Rissveds reduces the gap again
22 seconds back now for Rissveds.
19:25 - Pieterse distances
She creates a gap from Neff.
19:24 - third and fourth together
Neff joins up with Pieterse after an impressive effort! They're 1:14 behind Lecomte.
19:22 - Lecomte still clear through the tech zone
She's still solo! Gap to Rissveds has gone up to 29 seconds, Pieterse 1:09. Neff 1:12 in fourth now close to Pieterse!
19:21 - Rissveds closes the gap slightly
She's only 21 seconds behind now.
19:19 - Podium place pending
If Lecomte wins she will move to second on the overall rankings!
19:18 - Lecomte with a slight pause
She's in the wrong gear and the bike stalls momentarily but carries on.
19:17 - Rissveds drops back
She's now 34 seconds behind, Lecomte is off and running. Pieterse 1:06 back. Neff 1:37 behind.
19:15 - Lecomte still ahead
She's powering on in Canada! Rissveds is up and running behind her and gains only a second. Pieterse back at 59 seconds.
19:12 - Onto the final lap!
The rain begins to fall again but Lecomte stays ahead as she completes the fourth lap! She has a 32-second lead on Rissveds.Pieterse 58 seconds back from the front of the race. Neff fourth at 1:26.
19:09 - Neff just behind Pieterse
She got the Dutchwoman in her sights! She's within 30 seconds of third place.
19:06 - Pieterse doesn't pause
She goes straight through the tech zone despite the issues. Lecomte 32 seconds ahead of Rissveds now!
19:05 - More of a gap!
Lecomte with a 26-second lead to Rissveds, Pieterse 41 seconds behind. The Dutchwoman is reported to have a rear flat!
19:04 - Pieterse dropping back again
She's struggling slightly on the downhill and loses time to Rissveds. Lecomte destroying the course at the front.
19:03 - Pieterse running with Rissveds
The two are off and running as Pieterse closes the gap to second now!
19:02 - Lecomte with more of a gap!
She's got a 10-second lead on Rissveds now!
19:00 - Lecomte still ahead
Pieterse remains 17 seconds back.
18:59 - Rissveds running
She gets off the bike and keeps the gap to Lecomte. Pieterse off and running too on the uphill and she's still 17 seocnds back. Neff in fourth at 1:11.
18:58 - Lecomte powering on
She's slightly dropping Rissveds and has a two-second lead.
18:57 - problem for Pieterse?
She's waved her hand a couple of times, unclear what the issue may be.
18:55 - third lap complete!
Two laps to go as Lecomte and Rissveds cross within a second of each other. Pieterse crosses 17 seconds behind. Neff fourth at 1:08.
18:55 - Rissveds closing the gap
She's two seconds behind Lecomte now.
18:53 - Pieterse dropping back
Pieterse 16 seconds behind Lecomte, Rissveds 5 seconds back from the front.
18:52 - Pieterse to third
Neff 59 seconds behind Lecomte in fourth! Stigger behind at 1:15!
18:50 - Lecomte leading
She recovered well from the crash. Rissveds and Pieterse together now behind her with a seven-second gap.
18:48 - Lecomte and Rissveds down!
Lecomte down first as the front wheel slides out, Rissveds crashes into her and hits the deck hard. Pieterse catches up with the Swedish rider.
18:47 - Lecomte at the front!
A speedy descent from Lecomte on the A line, Rissveds follows, but Pieterse moves into third after chosing the B line.
18:47 - top three closer together
Neff moves to fourth after attacking on foot!
18:45 - Pieterse almost falls!
She runs down on the descent and almost loses her footing, but manages to remain in control.
18:44 - Pieterse with a slight lead!
Rissveds second seven seconds back, Lecomte third at 11 seconds as they both get off their bike again.
18:43 - all three off!
They all get off and run! The mud is really coming into play today. Berta 54 seconds back in fourth now.
18:42 - Piterse off on the climb
She's off and running, as is Rissveds, but Lecomte stays pedalling in second.
18:41 - Pieterse leading
She takes over again as Lecomte makes a small mistake! Rissveds third.
18:40 - Lecomte to the front!
She leads into the technical climb! Pieterse second, Rissveds third.
18:40 - second lap complete!
The front three cross together. Berta in fourth 45 seconds behind.
18:39 - two become three!
Lecomte joins the front two but Pieterse takes over from Rissveds at the front!
18:37 - Rissveds to the front!
She moves ahead of Pieterse as she took the A line on the Roots and Rolls section! Pieterse opted for the B line and is working to reduce Rissved's lead. Lecomte around 12 seconds behind still in third.
18:36 - Berta in foruth
She's around 40 seconds behind Pieterse.
18:34 - the gap reduces!
Incredible effort from Lecomte, she's only 11 seconds behind the two at the front.
18:32 - Rissveds joins Pieterse!
They join up at the front as Rissveds uses her descending prowess to gain time! Lecomte 17 seconds behind them!
18:31 - Rissveds recovers well!
She moves off the seat on the descent but stays on her bike! She's 14 seconds behind Pieterse now!
18:30 - Pieterse running again
She's off and running again, Rissveds has her in sight.
18:28 - Lecomte into third!
She overtakes Batten to move into the top three! She looks really strong here and has moved back into contention very well.
18:26 - Pieterse extends the lead.
She's 22 seconds ahead of Rissveds, but the chasers are pushing hard. Lecomte around 37 seconds back.
18:23 - second lap complete!
Pieterse still ahead, by 13 seconds now. Rissveds second, Batten third (+0:24), Berta fourth (+0:24). Lecomte has done very well to get back to the top five and she's 35 seconds back. Henderson and Stigger with her.
18:22 - Rissveds closing in!
She's nine seconds back now!
18:20 -Pieterse still ahead
She has a 20-second lead still, but Rissveds is trying hard to close the gap. Batten third, Berta fourth, Henderson fifth, Keller sixth, Stigger seventh, Frei eighth, Blunk ninth, Koller tenth.
18:16 - Lecomte loses time in the tech zone
Lecomte waits for the wheel to be changed but moves out of the top ten to 11th after the delay. Pieterse solo at the front again! Rissveds in second at 20 seconds behind. Batten and Berta close to her too.
18:15 - Puncture for Lecomte!
She joins Pieterse after the river crossing but points to her back wheel. Not too far from the tech zone but she'll be desperate to retain the time she's gained.
18:14 - Lecomte to second!
The French rider moves into second! Rissveds battles with Berta to move ahead of the Italian on the descent.
18:13 - Batten to third
Batten moves to third, Rissveds fourth, Lecomte fifth. Pieterse off the bike again, calling on her cyclo-cross skills here!
18:12 - off the bike but still ahead
The Dutchwoman gets off to push again but she has a nine-second gap!
18:10 - more running, and a move to first
Pieterse off her bike again and running through the thick mud. It moves her ahead of Berta!
18:09 - Pieterse on the climb
She gets off her bike to push up the climb.
18:07 - Pieterse staying on the wheel
She's sticking with Berta as create a small distance from Rissveds and Batten on the climb. Frei drops back to fifth, Lecomte in seventh.
18:06 - start lap completed!
Berta crosses the line first for the start lap. Pieterse two seconds behind in second, Rissveds back by four seconds, as is Frei. Haley Batten and Henderson trying to close the gap and they're back by 10 and 12 seconds.
18:04 - Berta with a gap!
She's created some distance to Pieterse who's behind. Rissveds and Frei also involved in the front group of four.
18:03 - Berta ahead on the a descent
Berta slightly ahead on the descent as her and Pieterse choose different lines. Rissveds in third, Frei fourth, Henderson fifth.
18:02 - Henderson moves forward
Rebecca Henderson moves towards the front at the first timing point, Berta and Pieterse still in the mix, as is Sina Frei.
18:00 - away they go!
The lights are green and away they go! Pieterse gets off to a quick start as always, as does Martina Berta. Pieterse leads them up the first climb with Berta close behind her on the start loop.
Not long now!
Around five minutes until the start now!
Tricky conditions
After some heavy rain in the build up, the course is thick with mud. Riders will have to battle with the conditions on the track as well as with each other for the win today.
Omissions today
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot was due to be racing in the gravel World Championships this weekend so wasn't due to be competing, but she was ruled out due to COVID. Evie Richards is also not racing today due to illness.
Podium places up for grabs
The top spot on the podium may already be secured, but the second two places are still up for grabs. Mona Mitterwallner, who is also 21, currently sits in second with 1377 points. French rider Loana Lecomte is currently in third with 1276. Stigger isn't far behind her in fourth with 1264, while Swiss rider Alessandra Keller is fifth with 1217.
Stigger wins in Snowshoe
Although Pieterse wrapped up the XCO title at the last World Cup, it was Austria's Laura Stigger who won the XCO in Snowshoe. Read more here. Stigger also won the XCC race in Mont-Sainte-Anne on Friday, so is in a good position on the start line today.
An impressive season for Puck Pieterse!
The 21-year-old claimed the overall UCI Mountain Bike World Series XCO title last weekend and will receive her title today. She's the first Dutch person to win the title since 1994. She's won three World Cups this season, in what is only her first season competing in the elite category. No matter where she finishes today, she will be awarded the title. She's not finished below seventh this season, and will likely be looking to put in another impressive performance today despite already securing the title.
Welcome!
Good evening and welcome to tonight's coverage of the last XCO races of the season in Mont-Sainte-Anne!
Recap
Valentina Holl and Loic Bruni were crowned world champions at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada on Saturday.
A third-place finish for Specialized Gravity rider Bruni was enough to seal his third overall title, while Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Jackson Goldstone won the final race in his hometown with a time of 3:57.836.
Victory on Saturday was not enough for Goldstone to take the overall title. The 19-year-old finished second, 82 points shy of Bruni’s 1698.
“It feels amazing,” Bruni said, speaking after the confirmation of his overall title win. “The pressure was unbearable at the top.
“I wasn’t in my favourable conditions, I knew the track was very physical so it was easy to blow it [but] I held on, barely, rode super tight, it was not really enjoyable but I made it and I was so happy.
“Super achievement, this season was really tough and I’m so happy and proud of me, and proud of the whole team.”
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