"The MONA YongPyong track is raw and loose, featuring steep, off-camber sections that will challenge riders as they navigate changing conditions throughout the race weekend."
"As riders hit the high-speed ski slopes-turned-DH track, the chaos is expected to unfold in the steep, wooded sections where conditions are unpredictable."
"With the introduction of a new track, it will be anyone's race to win, especially with a new crop of riders moving up from the Junior ranks into the Elites."
The 2026 UCI DH World Cup season opens at the new MONA YongPyong venue in South Korea. The track is characterized by raw, loose conditions and steep, off-camber sections. Riders are adapting to the challenging course, which has already shown signs of wear with ruts and soft corners forming. This new track presents an opportunity for both seasoned riders and newcomers from the Junior ranks, making the competition unpredictable as everyone learns the course dynamics during practice and qualifying.
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