“Andorra World Cup Round 5: A Thrilling Weekend for MTB Racing”
This past weekend, the team traveled across Europe to Andorra for the highly anticipated 5th round of the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Coming straight from the intense and demanding track of Val Di Sole, riders faced yet another steep and highly technical circuit—one of the most challenging on the MTB World Cup calendar.
Unpredictable Weather, But a Perfect Race Weekend
At Andorra World Cup Round 5, the week kicked off with violent storms, making track conditions unpredictable. However, as race day approached, the weather cleared up, offering a perfect mix of sunshine and dry terrain—ideal for fast and aggressive downhill mountain biking.
Tracey Hannah Shines Once Again
After a stellar performance in qualifying, Tracey Hannah secured an impressive 2nd place, setting high expectations for the finals. In the Elite Women’s race, she delivered another incredible run, claiming 3rd place on the podium. With this result, Tracey continues her season-long strategy of building confidence and consistency, ensuring she peaks at the perfect moment towards the end of the MTB season.
With this podium finish, she climbs back to 3rd place in the overall UCI ranking, proving her resilience and determination in one of the most competitive women’s downhill MTB seasons to date. Congrats, Tracey!
Thank You Andorra World Cup, Looking Ahead to the Next Challenge
As the team leaves Andorra, the focus now shifts to the next round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. With momentum on their side and a strong performance in the books, the squad is eager to take on the next challenge.
Stay tuned for more updates, race recaps, and behind-the-scenes action from the world’s top MTB competitions. Good luck, Polygon team, in the next race!
