2026 Mountain Bike World Championships Underway in Italy

The 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships are currently being held in Italy, with live broadcasts of the events available on BBC Sport from Val di Sole.

This year's championships feature a strong British team, including Charlie Aldridge, who recently achieved success at the European Championships, and is aiming for his first senior world title. Tom Pidcock, the Olympic gold medallist and reigning world champion, is participating as a last-minute entrant, while Evie Richards seeks to improve upon her recent fourth-place finish at the European Championships.

The competition will culminate with the challenging 'Black Snake' downhill track, and live coverage of the elite cross-country events is scheduled on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport app.