UCI Releases Raw Highlights Of Araxa XC Practice

In Araxa, Brazil the cross-country pros are preparing to race the second WHOOP UCI MTB World Series round of the season.

Watch the riders get some practice laps on the course below.

There is nothing that demonstrates how gnarly the sport of cross country is like a close-up video. The riders are descending down some incredibly technical trails on bikes with 100 mm of travel. It is awe-inspiring to watch.

The Araxa World Cup is the second race of the season after the first round in Mairipora last weekend.

This weekend is certainly shaping up to be an exciting race. In Mairipora, Chris Blevins and Jenny Risveds triumphed in thrilling fashion at the men's and women's races. Blevins came from 33rd place to the lead group before mountain the winning move.

Related: Race Highlights From 2024 UCI Mairipora World Cup

To catch this weekend’s action, XC fans can watch on HBO’s Max, Discovery+, or Eurosport. For more information about how to watch Worl Cuop Racing, see BIKE’s helpful guide below.

Related: How To Watch UCI Mountain Bike Racing In 2024

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