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FACTORY RACING TEAM

We have established the CUBE Factory Racing Cross Country team to further strengthen our commitment to Olympic cross country racing. With a mix of experienced professionals and rising stars from our own development programme, the team is built to compete at the highest level. 

The current team roster reflects the success of our talent development: 2024 U23 World Cup overall winner Kira Böhm starts her second season competing at the pinnacle of the sport after a steep learning curve in her first elite year. Ella Maclean-Howell heads into her last U23 season and after winning silver in Short Track at the U23 Worlds remains a clear podium favourite. Finn Treudler is stepping up to elite for the first time in 2026 following his U23 World Champion and World Cup overall titles in 2025. 

A new addition to the Factory Team for 2026 is Maruša Teresa Šerkeži. The reigning Junior World Champion started with the Next Generation Team and steps up to U23 for the 2026 season. Nikolaj Hougs remains a talent to watch after strong podium finishes in his debut year as an U23. Ondřej Cink is a steady presence in the elite field and heads into the 2026 season with renewed focus after his first World Cup victory. 

This professional environment offers the perfect platform for athletes to develop continuously and build long-lasting successful careers on the international stage. We’re also continuing our support for emerging talent through the Next Generation programme, launched in 2024. The goal: to give young riders like Maruša, Finn, Nikolaj and Kira the chance to grow and develop into world-class athletes.

READ MORE ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMME

TEAM

KIRA BÖHM

With multiple World Cup victories as well as the 2024 U23 World Cup overall title, the 22-year-old from Freiburg in Germany is firmly established amongst the world's best. Valuable experience from her first elite year is the perfect way to kick off her second season at the highest level.

ELLA MACLEAN-HOWELL

Multiple World Cup podiums and a strong 23rd place at the 2024 Paris Olympics marked her international breakthrough. British athlete Ella has already shown she can compete with the best of the best, and 2026 will be no different.

MARUŠA TERESA ŠERKEŽI

Reigning Junior World Champion Maruša Šerkeži steps up to U23 in 2026 and to the Factory Racing Team. The Slovenian rising star aims to build on her successes with the Next Generation programme and establish herself at this level.

ONDŘEJ CINK

The former U23 World and European champion and elite Worlds bronze medallist brings experience and consistency to the team. With an Elite World Cup victory he has once again proved himself as a world-class athlete. The 35-year-old Czech is also an important mentor to the younger team members.

NIKOLAJ HOUGS

A breakthrough year in 2024 with gold at the U19 European Championships, silver at nationals and bronze at the Worlds. In 2025 the young Danish rider went on to deliver multiple World Cup podiums in his first U23 year, more than hinting at his potential. Nikolaj aims to build on these performances in his second U23 season.

FINN TREUDLER

Ready for his first elite year after an incredibly successful 2025 season with the U23 World Champion and World Cup overall titles. Competing against the best of the best, Finn aims to steadily establish himself on the world stage. The goal: to build on past performances and carve out a place amongst the world's best.
- Germany
Kira Böhm
With multiple World Cup victories as well as the 2024 U23 World Cup overall title, the 22-year-old from Freiburg in Germany is firmly established amongst the world's best. Valuable experience from her first elite year is the perfect way to kick off her second season at the highest level.
Germany
- Great Britain
Ella Maclean-Howell
Multiple World Cup podiums and a strong 23rd place at the 2024 Paris Olympics marked her international breakthrough. British athlete Ella has already shown she can compete with the best of the best, and 2026 will be no different.
Great Britain
- Slovenia
MARUŠA TERESA ŠERKEŽI
Reigning Junior World Champion Maruša Šerkeži steps up to U23 in 2026 and to the Factory Racing Team. The Slovenian rising star aims to build on her successes with the Next Generation programme and establish herself at this level.
Slovenia
- Czech Republik
Ondřej Cink
The former U23 World and European champion and elite Worlds bronze medallist brings experience and consistency to the team. With an Elite World Cup victory he has once again proved himself as a world-class athlete. The 35-year-old Czech is also an important mentor to the younger team members.
Czech Republik
- Denmark
Nicolaj Hougs
A breakthrough year in 2024 with gold at the U19 European Championships, silver at nationals and bronze at the Worlds. In 2025 the young Danish rider went on to deliver multiple World Cup podiums in his first U23 year, more than hinting at his potential. Nikolaj aims to build on these performances in his second U23 season.
Denmark
- Switzerland
FINN TREUDLER
Ready for his first elite year after an incredibly successful 2025 season with the U23 World Champion and World Cup overall titles. Competing against the best of the best, Finn aims to steadily establish himself on the world stage. The goal: to build on past performances and carve out a place amongst the world's best.
Switzerland

RACE SCHEDULE

23–25 May UCI Cross Country World Cup Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic
12–14 June UCI Cross Country World Cup Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
19–21 June UCI Cross Country World Cup Bike Kingdom – Lenzerheide, Switzerland
3–5 July UCI Cross Country World Cup La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy
10–12 July UCI Cross Country World Cup Pal Arinsal, Andorra
21–23 August UCI Cross Country World Cup Haute-Savoie, France
28–30 August UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy
18–20 September UCI Cross Country World Cup Soldier Hollow – Utah, USA
2–4 October UCI Cross Country World Cup Lake Placid Olympic Region – New York, USA
  • 23–25 May: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic
  • 12–14 June: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
  • 19–21 June: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Bike Kingdom – Lenzerheide, Switzerland
  • 3–5 July: UCI Cross Country World Cup – La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy
  • 10–12 July: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Pal Arinsal, Andorra
  • 21–23 August: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Haute-Savoie, France
  • 28–30 August: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships – Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy
  • 18–20 September: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Soldier Hollow – Utah, USA
  • 2–4 October: UCI Cross Country World Cup – Lake Placid Olympic Region – New York, USA

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