MTB Eliminator World Cup 2026

The MTB Eliminator World Cup is the UCI-backed World Cup for MTB Eliminator, or XCE. This short-format mountain bike discipline is built for tight racing in city settings. The Polish round takes place in Gdynia, marking Poland's first time hosting an event in this World Cup series. Instead of sending riders onto a remote mountain course, the race brings mountain bikes into an urban environment. The action is close to spectators, and the format is easy to follow. Eliminator racing focuses on quick, head-to-head pressure. Riders compete through short rounds, with the field reduced as the racing progresses. The event is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale, cycling's world governing body, and is organized by citymountainbike.com, which is tied to the World Cup circuit. Its appeal stems from combining technical mountain bike handling, fast starts, and direct race tactics on a compact city course, rather than a long cross-country route.