Tonelli traveled the world climbing mountains and riding down them with his LAST bike in no-fall zones. He and Giovanni Mattielo are credited with the first mountain bike ascent and descent of Argentina's 22,211-foot Cerro Mercedario in January 2025.
"Projects like this are a great reminder that it takes time to build great trails and long-term partnerships with land managers. It's a behind-the-scenes level of work that is underappreciated. Chances are, if you want new and exciting trails, so does the managing trail organization."
Sophie Wright expressed her immense joy after winning the elite women's category stating, "I dream of days like this...today, it became reality. UCI World Series win. Feeling good as hell!"
Ondřej Cink's unexpected win in muddy Leogang showcased resilience, while Puck Pieterse's consistent performance solidified her dominance in the Women’s category of the World Series.