The Beginning | THE GRIND - Episode 1 | A Monster Energy Documentary Series

Nine races. Three riders. One season. Follow Luca Martin, Gwendalyn Gibson and Charlie Aldridge throughout the 2026 UCI Cross-Country World Cup season in an immersive documentary series produced by Monster Energy. From months of winter preparation to the intensity of the opening World Cup races, Episode 1 introduces three athletes chasing the same goal — each with a very different journey ahead. This first episode follows the pre-season training camp and the opening three rounds of the 2026 UCI Cross-Country World Cup, where expectations begin to meet reality. More than a race recap, The Grind explores the people behind the results, revealing the pressure, the sacrifices and the reality of life on the UCI Cross-Country World Cup circuit. Presented by Monster Energy. 🟢 Useful Links: Where to watch 👉 https://ucimtbworldseries.com/watch Learn about each format 👉 https://ucimtbworldseries.com/formats News from the UCI Mountain Bike World Series 👉 https://ucimtbworldseries.com/news Sign-up for our newsletter 👉 https://rb.gy/akj501 The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series unites mountain bike’s major formats under a single brand. The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series includes the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup for Cross-country Olympic (XCO), Cross-country Short Track (XCC), Downhill (DHI), and Enduro (EDR). Comprehensive coverage from the races captures the excitement through exclusive interviews, analysis, reactions and event highlights. In-between events and through the off-season there are regular features covering technical and rider-based topics. All embedded with the latest mountain bike action from the world's best riders. Thanks to our 2026 partners: 👇 WHOOP: https://whoop.com Monster Energy: https://monsterenergy.com Michelin: https://michelinman.com Shimano: https://shimano.com MOTUL: https://motul.com RockShox: https://sram.com/rockshox FACOM: https://facom.com GoPro: https://gopro.com Commencal: https://commencal.com Mavic: https://mavic.com GOBIK: https://gobik.com