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FACTORY RACING TEAM

Rising stars Kasper Hickman and Rosa Zierl from the Next Generation programme head into their second season with the Factory Team in 2026. After promising performances in recent years, both riders will once again contest the World Cups in their last year as juniors. 

Seasoned elite athlete Max Hartenstern remains on the roster for 2026. The seven-time German Downhill Champion delivers consistently strong results and brings experience to the squad. 

The downhill arm remains a key part of the CUBE Next Generation programme in 2026. The goal: to support young riders on their journey towards the Factory Racing Team. .

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TEAM

MAX HARTENSTERN

The seven-time German Downhill Champion remains a cornerstone of the Factory Racing Team in 2026. He brings valuable experience and consistency, aiming for more top results in the coming season.

ROSA ZIERL

Strong performances in 2025 highlight her potential for a bright future. In a standout season she took the Junior World Cup overall victory plus titles at the national, European and World Championships. 2026 is Rosa’s last season competing as a junior and she starts as a clear favourite.

KASPER HICKMAN

2026 is his second season with the Factory Team. A strong 2025 Junior World Cup season brought consistent performances and regular top tens. He is aiming for more solid results in his last year as a junior.

- Germany
Max Hartenstern
The seven-time German Downhill Champion remains a cornerstone of the Factory Racing Team in 2026. He brings valuable experience and consistency, aiming for more top results in the coming season.
Germany
- Austria
Rosa Zierl
Strong performances in 2025 highlight her potential for a bright future. In a standout season she took the Junior World Cup overall victory plus titles at the national, European and World Championships. 2026 is Rosa’s last season competing as a junior and she starts as a clear favourite.
Austria
- Finland
Kasper Hickman
2026 is his second season with the Factory Team. A strong 2025 Junior World Cup season brought consistent performances and regular top tens. He is aiming for more solid results in his last year as a junior.
Finland

RACE SCHEDULE

1–3 May UCI DH World Cup YongPyong (Race of South Korea), South Korea
28–31 May UCI DH World Cup Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France
11–14 June UCI DH World Cup Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
19–21 June UCI DH World Cup Bike Kingdom – Lenzerheide, Switzerland
3–5 July UCI DH World Cup La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy
8–12 July UCI DH World Cup Pal Arinsal, Andorra
21–23 August UCI DH World Cup Haute-Savoie, France
28–30 August UCI World Championship Val di Sole, Italy
25–27 September UCI DH World Cup Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Canada
2–4 October UCI DH World Cup Lake Placid Olympic Region, New York, USA
  • 16–19 May: UCI DH World Cup – Bielsko-Biała, Poland
  • 30 May – 1 June: UCI DH World Cup – Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France
  • 5–8 June: UCI DH World Cup – Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
  • 20–22 June: UCI DH World Cup – Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy
  • 3–6 July: UCI DH World Cup – La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy
  • 9–13 July: UCI DH World Cup – Pal Arinsal, Andorra
  • 21–31 August: UCI DH World Cup – Haute-Savoie, France
  • 1–14 September: UCI Mountainbike World Championship – Valais, Switzerland
  • 18–21 September: UCI DH World Cup – Bike Kingdom, Lenzerheide, Switzerland
  • 3–5 October: UCI DH World Cup – Lake Placid Olympic Region, New York, USA
  • 9–12 October: UCI DH World Cup – Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada

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