Two TOP-10 results: strong season-opening weekend in Pietra Ligure
Last weekend things heated up on the trails around Pietra Ligure: the first UCI Enduro World Cup of 2025 kicked off in Finale Ligure. Seven demanding stages with steep descents, rooty singletrack and technical rock sections put the riders to a real test.
Simona Kuchynkova – Top-ten debut in Elite
Our U21 World Champion is racing in Elite Women for the first time this season – and went straight to 8th place! A strong debut from the young Slovakian, who shows that she can hold her own against the most experienced riders.
Zakarias Johansen – 7th in Pro Men
In the men’s race, Swede Zakarias Johansen impressed with a top performance and rode to 7th place. “I’m super happy to be able to keep up with the best and show what I’ve got!” he said after the race.
Team performance & UCI points
Together with teammate Fredi Matz, the CUBE Action Team collected important points for the UCI MTB team standings – securing 3rd place overall.
The new bikes
With the latest CUBE Stereo ONE77 and ONE55 models, the team was perfectly equipped for the tough enduro tracks.
“That was a really good start to the season! The whole team is proud of Zak and Simona” – team boss Claus Wachsmann
