OTTAWA, ON (September 8, 2025) – Cycling Canada is proud to unveil the roster of cross-country mountain bike athletes who will represent Canada at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, taking place from September 9 to 14 in Switzerland in the XCC and XCO categories. The event will unfold across the iconic alpine terrain of Zermatt and Crans-Montana, promising a world-class challenge for the nation’s top riders.
“Canada has delivered some truly exceptional performances this season, thanks to the dedication and grit of our athletes. As we head into the World Championships, we’re excited to showcase our strength in short track, team relay, and cross-country events,” says Catharine Pendrel, Cycling Canada’s National Team Coach.
The Canadian delegation features a dynamic mix of Elite, U23, and Junior athletes. Reigning U23 World Champion, Isabella Holmgren, enters the week with major momentum after becoming the first Canadian to win the overall title at the Tour de l’Avenir. Twenty-one-year-old Cole Punchard will have a chance to fight for the U23 title this weekend in the Men’s division. In the elite ranks Jenn Jackson comes in ranked seventh in the world after a breakthrough season, while Carter Woods has had several top ten XCC finishes. Our junior team is highlighted by Rafaelle Carrier, silver medalist in 2024. Across Elite, U23, and Junior categories, the full roster reflects the strength of Canada’s development and its continued presence on the world stage.
2025 MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL TEAM
Elite Women
- Emilly Johnston (Comox, BC)
- Jenn Jackson (Barrie, ON)
Elite Men
- Carter Woods (Cumberland, BC)
- Tyler Orschel (Uxbridge, ON)
U23 Women
- Ava Holmgren (Orillia, ON)
- Ella MacPhee (Squamish, BC)
- Ella Myers (Calgary, AB)
- Isabella Holmgren (Orillia, ON)
- Marin Lowe (Squamish, BC)
- Nicole Bradbury (Hamilton, ON)
U23 Men
- Cole Punchard (Huntsville, ON)
- Ian Ackert (Severn, ON)
- Maxime St. Onge (Trois-Rivières, QC)
- Owen Clark (Mono, ON)
- Zorak Paille (Montréal, QC)
Junior Women
- Lily Rose Marois (Montréal, QC)
- Maude Ruelland (Québec City, QC)
- Nico Knoll (Calgary, AB)
- Rafaelle Carrier (Québec City, QC)
Junior Men
- Émilien Belzile (Sherbrooke, QC)
- Ethan Wood (Vancouver, BC)
- Evan Moore (Collingwood, ON)
- Nicolas Gauthier (Mont-Tremblant, QC)
- Tristan Taillefer (Sherbrooke, QC)
Cycling Canada congratulates all athletes competing and celebrates their dedication to representing Canada with pride.
For more information on the venue and event details, visit the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships website.
