Samara Maxwell: new UCI XCO World Cup 2025 champion

Historic! Samara Maxwell, Decathlon Ford Racing Team, sponsored by 226ERS, has been crowned 2025 XCO World Cup champion. This victory marks a milestone: she is the first New Zealander to achieve this and reflects the talent, perseverance and teamwork that characterize Maxwell and her team.

A dream season

The season started strongly in Araxá (Brazil), where Samara won his first elite race of the year, showing aggression and total control on the track. Throughout the circuit, the key was the consistency: points scored in each race, good strategy and resilience against falls and setbacks. Finally, although he did not win the final round in Mont-Sainte-Anne, he maintained his position and secured the overall World Cup title.

Success factors

• Equipment and support: Decathlon Ford Racing Team provided all the structure, strategy and technology necessary for Maxwell to give his best in each race.

• High level material: His Rockrider RACE 904S with SRAM and RockShox components made the difference in performance and reliability.

• Winning mentality: Resilience and perseverance, even in the face of adversity, were decisive in staying at the top of the UCI ranking.

What it means for 226ERS

As sponsors of the team, we celebrate this triumph and reaffirm our commitment to high-performance sport. Maxwell's season inspires us all: effort, preparation and passion lead to great results, both elite and in our community.

Congratulations, Samara! This is a triumph for the entire team and for those of us who share the passion for MTB.

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