On Sunday, Jenny Rissveds of Team 31 Ibis Cycles Continental emerged victorious at the Mairiporã round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Brazil. Rissveds dominated the final lap of the elite women’s Cross-country Olympic (XCO) race, crossing the finish line solo. Initially, Haley Batten and Savilia Blunk formed a leading pair in the second lap but were soon joined by Rissveds, who eventually surged ahead in the last lap to secure a clear individual win.
Rissveds finished 27 seconds ahead of Blunk, who claimed second place, while Batten crashed after being overtaken by the Swedish rider but managed to hold onto third position. Teocchi finished fourth after initially leading a group of five riders, with Neff coming in fifth after navigating her way through the field. Richards finished in ninth place after having a strong start but falling back during the race.
Reflecting on her race, Rissveds expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting her strategy to maintain patience and feel the flow on the trails throughout the event. “I’m happy with how I rode today,” she said. “I had a good feeling on my bike and was able to execute my tactics effectively.”
The upcoming round of the series is set to take place in Araxá, Brazil from April 19-21, offering another opportunity for riders to showcase their skills on the challenging course.