India, Sept. 13 -- Breathtaking mountain landscapes, a pristine lake, and a festival-like atmosphere - Crans-Montana set the perfect stage as the world's best mountain bikers descended on the picturesque alpine town for the Olympic cross-country (XCO) races. This weekend marked the culmination of a thrilling fortnight of action, as world cycling body UCI, for the first time, brought together seven mountain bike disciplines under one umbrella for the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

The races moved across seven spectacular destinations in Valais, with Crans-Montana hosting the much-anticipated Olympic disciplines. Families flocked to the scenic town to cheer, especially for Swiss riders. Mountain biking is hugely popular in thi...