THE HERO DOLOMITES CHALLENGE IS NEAR: THE FAVORITES ARE READY (AND YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM LIVE)
Dear HEROes,
The start list says it all: this race will ignite from the very first meter.
In the Dolomites, victories are never left to chance. Every kilometer must be studied, prepared and mastered. The HERO is a challenge that tests everything - legs, mind and technical skills alike. Expect a relentless pace from the start, strategies built pedal stroke after pedal stroke, and a course that leaves no room for mistakes.
As you know, the HERO Südtirol Dolomites is Round 4 of the 2026 HERO UCI Marathon World Cup. After the first three rounds, all eyes are now on David Valero Serrano (Klimatiza Orbea Team), the new leader of the men's standings following his victory at Naturland Andorra, and on Wout Alleman, who trails him by just a handful of points.
Also expected to play a leading role are proven contenders such as Leonardo Paez (LeeCougan Basso Factory Racing), always strong and competitive, together with the Italian duo Samuele Porro (Klimatiza Orbea Team) and Stefano Goria, both ready to fight until the very end.
And don't forget the potential outsiders - on a course like this, everything can change in an instant.
In the women's race, the spotlight is firmly on Anna Weinbeer (KTM Spada powered by Brenta Brakes), the dominant force of the season so far.
The Swiss rider arrives in the Dolomites after winning all three previous World Cup rounds and is clearly in outstanding form. Challenging her will be some of the strongest athletes in the discipline, including Natalia Fischer (Extremadura Ecopilas), Claudia Peretti, and above all Rosa Van Doorn, winner of the 2025 UCI World Cup.
WATCH IT LIVE, WHEREVER YOU ARE
Can't make it to the Dolomites? No problem.
This is a race you won't want to miss.
The HERO Südtirol Dolomites will be broadcast live from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CEST) on:
➡ Sky Sport UNO and Sky Sport Max (live in Italian)
➡ UCI YouTube Channel and the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup website (live in English)
And that's not all.
On www.heroucimarathonworldcup.com, you can also follow:
- LIVE TRACKING of the leading Elite athletes
- LIVE TIMING of all participants
So you won't miss a single attack, overtake or decisive move.
Everything is ready.
Are you?
Get ready for another day of adrenaline, determination and pure mountain biking.
HERO Magazine: Relive Your Season
Want to take home the essence of the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup?
The official HERO Magazine is available now - a collection of stories, athletes, emotions and the most memorable moments of the season. The perfect way to relive every race - or get inspired for the next challenge ahead.
Ready to experience the true HERO spirit?
Browse the HERO Magazine now:
https://www.herodolomites.com/it/multimedia/hero-magazine-2026