Spielmann gets the double while Charmes wins on Day 2

Mirko Tabacchi and the Frenchman are the Standings’ leaders tied on points

 

Fundata, Romania, Sunday 15 June – 2025 WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup second round delivered another unforgettable competition day, with elite riders from across Europe battling it out on the rugged Carpathians mountain trails.

Anna Spielmann (Credits: WES / Tibi Hila)

Set against the backdrop of Cheile Grădiștei’s resort, riders were challenged by a technically demanding course, with completely different features from Day 1, as it was ridden in the opposite direction. Anna Spielmann (Haibike) claimed her second Pole Position, with Théo Charmes (Teewing Factory Team) matching the feat in the Men’s, on a sunny and perfect day for e-bike racing.

Time to race

Once the race began, Lukas Dennda (Bergstrom Factory Racing) once again showed his explosive start, securing the second straight Santero Holeshot. Sofia Wiedenroth (Specialized) matched his pace, joining him as the fastest into the first turn.

Sofia Wiedenroth (Credits: WES / Tibi Hila)

Racers were challenged by a technically demanding gravity course that combined steep climbs and fast descents.

Anna Spielmann delivered a steady performance from start to finish, holding on to the lead ahead of Wiedenroth. Giulia Bertoni (Teewing Factory Team) impressed anew, securing another podium and remaining in the top three throughout her debut weekend.

Anna Spielmann (Credits: WES / Traian Olicini)

Tereza Kurnická (Slovak National Team) brought pride to her country with a fourth-place finish, and Santina Malacarne (Bergstrom Factory Racing) completed the top five.

2025 Cheile Grădiștei Round Race 2 Women’s Podium (Credits: WES / Traian Olicini)

In the Men’s, Théo Charmes never relinquished the lead, stepping back on the top spot of the podium after his first win at WES Bologna, in 2023.

Théo Charmes (Credits: WES / Traian Olicini)

Catalan Adrián Cuellar Alonso (Bafang Factory Artesana), who demonstrated his potential last season, impressed once more by moving up from fourth to claim second place within just three laps.

Race 1 Winner Mirko Tabacchi (Thok Askoll) aimed to deliver the same strong performance on two days in a row, but had to settle for a third place.

2025 Cheile Grădiștei Round Race 2 Men’s Podium (Credits: WES / Traian Olicini)

 

The first Magneti Marelli Checkstar Power Lap Award of the season went to Spielmann and Charmes, both setting the fastest race lap in their respective categories.

Magneti Marelli PowerLap Award Winners (Credits: WES / Traian Olicini)

What’s next?

2025 WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup season will prepare for the Monaco Alpes-Maritimes Round (Col de Turini on July 26-27), leaving the Cheile Grădiștei mountain sports complex as an experience place hosting high-profile events, such as the upcoming 2027 Winter Youth Olympic Festival as biathlon, figure skating and ski mountaineering host.

Results HERE
Download the photo gallery HERE (Credit: WES / Tibi Hila and Traian Olicini)
Download this Press Release in PDF HERE