Recap & Highlights: 2025 Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup XCC
Richards claims second place to wrap up the XCC Series
Evie Richards dug deep on Friday at Mont-Sainte-Anne over the final short-track lap to hold off a host of riders and claim second place behind winner Jenny Rissveds, which meant that she banked the top-eight finish that she needed to win the 2025 overall UCI MTB World Cup XCC title.
After banking the 200 points needed to win the overall title by 110 points from Rissveds, the 28-year-old said: “I was nervous because I wanted to win the race, but I also needed a top eight. I didn’t want to make any mistakes. It was always on the radar and I just enjoyed being in the red (jersey). As the season got on, I really didn’t want to lose it. It has been a really big goal this year and I am really happy.“
In the Elite Men’s Race, series leader and 2025 champion, Chris Blevins cruised to a 12th place finish whilst upfront Luca Martin, Charlie Aldridge and Adrien Boichis rallied to finish on the podium.
South Africa’s only entrant Luke Moir has been under the weather yet fought through it all to place 33rd. The first round of the 2026 series takes place in May, in South Korea. //