Canada´s Best Downhill Racers Of 2024
The 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup season is over and it was thrilling, challenging courses, and dramatic outcomes across the globe. Here are the highlights:
The overall standings for the 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup crowned Loïc Bruni (Specialized Gravity) as the men's elite overall champion and Valentina Höll (YT Mob) as the women's elite overall champion. Both riders had great consistency and top class performances across the season's seven rounds.
For juniors, Erice van Leuven and Max Alran clinched the overall titles in their respective categories. The final round in Mont-Sainte-Anne brought exciting action, with Troy Brosnan winning the men's race and Marine Cabirou securing the women's win, showing remarkable skill and determination despite challenging weather conditions
During the 2024 season, Canada continues to produce some of the world’s best downhill mountain bike racers. Here are a few standout athletes:
Finn Iles
A prominent figure in the downhill scene, Finn Iles represents Canada on the UCI World Cup circuit. Known for his technical skill and high-speed control, he consistently performs at an elite level, competing against the world's best. Finn Iles finished the 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup season ranked 7th overall in the elite men's category. His performance included strong results, such as a 3rd-place finish at Fort William. Despite some inconsistent results, he demonstrated competitive form throughout the season, maintaining a place among the top riders globally.
Tegan Cruz
Tegan is a rising star in Canadian downhill mountain biking. With strong results in the junior and elite categories, he is becoming a force to reckon with on both the national and international stages. , finished the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup season with a notable performance, accumulating 44 points in the overall standings. Although he didn't crack the top spots in the rankings, his results highlight him as one of the up-and-coming riders in the sport.
Jakob Jewett
Known for his performances in events like Crankworx and the Canada Cup, Jakob Jewett is another young Canadian talent to watch. Jakob finished the year ranked 56th in the Men's Elite Downhill category, securing a total of 229 points. This ranking was achieved through consistent performances across multiple events, where his results included top 30 finishes and solid runs in the finals
At Crankworx Whistler 2024, Jakob Jewett performed impressively in the Canadian Open Downhill on the challenging 1199 track. He secured his second consecutive victory at this event, repeating his success from 2023. Jewett dominated the field, finishing ahead of Dakotah Norton (USA) and Luca Shaw (USA), who took second and third, respectively.
Bode Burke
A standout in domestic races, Bode has shown promising results that could lead to significant breakthroughs internationally. Bode Burke, competing in the Junior Men's category, had a notable 2024 season in downhill mountain biking. He achieved a significant result at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Andorra, finishing in third place. This performance earned him a spot on the podium alongside Asa Vermette (1st) and Max Alran (2nd)
