WES set to conquer Sardinia with the Olbia Round

World Champs and returning stars ready for action in Sardinia’s first-ever World Cup event

Monaco (P.ty), Thursday 25 September 2025 – For the first time in 7 years, WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup heads to the island of Sardinia, in Italy, with the Olbia Round on October 4-5, presented by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and the City of Olbia.

The action unfolds in Monte Pino (GPS: 40°56’22.4″N 9°24’37.3″E), a mountain area overlooking one of the most amazing gulfs of the entire country, surrounded by sweeping views, Mediterranean vegetation, and technical trails, normally hosting DH races, that are a true playground for E-MTB racing.

The much-awaited weekend will witness a double race that could prove decisive before the grand finale scheduled for the week after. After high-intensity battles along the WES season and the recent UCI World Championships in Switzerland, the series is back on track with both men’s and women’s World Cup standings still wide open.

Credits: Città di Olbia

Riders to Watch

• Mirko Tabacchi (Thok Askoll), the Italian Champion is on top of the leaderboard with 77 points, and just 10 ahead of Théo Charmes (Teewing Factory Team), the Frenchman from the team managed by former pro Luca Bramati including Cristian Bernardi, Marco Bramati and Giulia Bertoni. Mirko Tabacchi at the 2025 Cheile Grădiștei Round Race 1 (Credits: WES / Tibi Hila)

• Andrea Garibbo (Haibike), the world-famous Italian is in third with 59 points followed by Jérôme Gilloux (Lapierre Overvolt) with 50. The French is to line up in his fourth rainbow jersey and to defend his World Cup Title.

Andrea Garibbo at the 2025 Cheile Grădiștei Round Race 1 (Credits: WES / Tibi Hila)

• In the women’s, German Champion and 2024 World Champion Sofia Wiedenroth (Specialized) maintains a 26-point lead over Italian Giulia Bertoni, with Anna Spielmann (Haibike), just 1 point behind. The Austrian will shine in her maiden World Champion’s jersey and will defend her World Cup Title.

Sofia Wiedenroth at the 2025 Cheile Grădiștei Round Race 1 (Credits: WES / Tibi Hila)

• Kathrin Stirnemann (Thömus Maxon), Silver Medallist at the 2025 World Championships, the Swiss will be back to WES, for her debut in the season and eager to build on her path.

Stats & Standings

• Represented Nations: 39 riders representing 11 nationalities amongst Women and Men.
• Santero Holeshot Standings: W Wiedenroth (3) – Spielmann (1); M Gilloux (2) – Dennda (2).
• Magneti Marelli Power Lap Award: W Wiedenroth (1) – Spielmann (1); M Théo Charmes (2).

Registrations open for UCI and FCI licence holders – register for Olbia and get free registration for Massa Marittima here.

Free paddock and race entrance for spectators.

Download the Event Schedule HERE
Download the Preview Video Clip HERE
Download the photogallery HERE
Current Standings, Race Live Timing and Results HERE