Mountain biking is a sport enjoyed by millions all over the world as a way to get outdoors and spend time with friends and family, but it remains, for a few, about pushing themselves to their very limits.

25 events across 21 different countries are part of the Enduro qualifying calendar, where points can be won to earn qualification to the UCI World Cup level.

The UCI Enduro and E-Enduro World Cups are one of the most complete challenges a mountain bike racer can face and feature opportunities to race all over the globe. Each racer faces multiple descents across a day, having to pedal themselves to the top of each. They have a set start time for each stage and the shortest cumulative time on the stages wins. 

As Mountain Bike has always been a sport built on amateur participation, Open Racing categories are offered alongside both World Cups to give amateur riders the chance to experience some of the world's most spectacular and iconic trails. 

In addition to this, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series offers a clear pathway to help these athletes live their dreams via Open Racing at their Enduro and E-Enduro events, plus a host of National Championship events across the world. Racing at the Elite level allows riders to put themselves on the big stage and attract the attention of UCI teams and other sponsors to enable them to make the transition to the pro ranks.  

Entries for all six rounds of Open Racing categories in the 2024 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will open soon. The full UCI Enduro and E-Enduro World Cup Qualifier calendar can be found HERE. 

How can I qualify?

Athletes can qualify to enter the UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup by fulfilling any of the following conditions: 

·       Being part of an official UCI ENDURO or MIXED Team

·       Riders who accumulated the minimum required Global Ranking points by the end of 2023 (who will be automatically included in the 2024 Reserved List)

·       Attaining the minimum number of Global Ranking points necessary for upgrading throughout the season

·       Wildcard Application  – Global wildcard spots will be available depending on specific location capacity and the eligibility of the individual rider applying. Further information on the Wildcard sports can be found in chapter 1 of the WBD Sport UCI Enduro Rulebook. 

Further details on criteria for participation in the UCI Enduro World Cup, including wildcard opportunities, are detailed in Chapter one and two of the UCI World Cup Rulebook.