Swiss Power from Stirnemann and Ryf to win Olbia Race 2

The season’s final race will decide the men’s World Cup Winner

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Olbia (Italy), Sunday 5 October 2025 – Sardinia once again hosted the WES UCI E-MTB XC World Cup riders for Olbia Round Race 2, presented by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and the City of Olbia, paving the way for the final round.

Joris Ryf and Kathrin Stirnemann after winning the 2025 Olbia Round Race 2 (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Qualifying started 15 minutes later than usual due to strong winds that threatened to affect the race day. Despite the conditions, the session ran smoothly, with Swiss Kathrin Stirnemann (Thömus) taking the second Pole Position of the weekend and her overall third one.

Alongside, Spanish Adrián Cuellar Alonso (Bafang Factory Artesana) set his second-best qualifying result in WES after 2024 Monaco Alpes-Maritimes Round Race 1.

Adrián Cuellar Alonso at 2025 Olbia Round Race 2 (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

With the wind still blowing, the race went underway, and Specialized riders, German Sofia Wiedenroth and Swiss Joris Ryf, grabbed the penultimate Santero Holeshot of the season.

2025 Olbia Round Race 2 Santero Holeshot Winners (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Battle of power and endurance

Stirnemann and Wiedenroth battled closely on the opening lap, but the Swiss rider’s experience allowed her to pull ahead and hold the lead to the finish to claim her first-ever World Cup win.

Kathrin Stirnemann at 2025 Olbia Round Race 2 (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Wiedenroth stayed steady in second, unchallenged by Reigning World Champion Anna Spielmann (Haibike) behind. After seven seasons in WES, the German finally clinched her first World Cup title.

2025 Olbia Round Race 2 Women’s Podium (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Swiss Champ Joris Ryf took the race lead right from the start and never looked back. In the opening laps, Adrián Cuellar Alonso stayed close behind, but Ryf gradually pulled away, maintaining his pace to complete the 11 laps.

Joris Ryf at 2025 Olbia Round Race 2 (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Behind him, Cuellar Alonso shifted from chasing victory to defending his podium spot as Mirko Tabacchi (Thok Askoll) launched a strong pursuit. The Italian Champion managed to overtake him briefly, but the Spaniard fought back to reclaim second place.

While Tabacchi lost some momentum, Frenchman Théo Charmes (Teewing Factory Team) took the final spot on the podium.

2025 Olbia Round Race 2 Men’s Podium (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

The men’s title will be decided next week at the final race in Massa Marittima, Italy.

Magneti Marelli Checkstar Power Lap Award

The fastest lap on race 2 was set today by the couple Stirnemann and Ryf.

Magneti Marelli Checkstar Power Lap Award Winners (Credits: WES / Guido Baroncelli)

Results HERE
Download the photo gallery HERE (Credit: WES / Guido Baroncelli)
Download this press release in PDF HERE