2021 Snowshoe Women’s Elite XCO World Cup Race Photos and Results

Evie Richards ran away with the elite women's World Cup cross-country race in Snowshoe, finishing more than a minute and a half ahead of second place.
By Jeff Barber
   Last Updated:
Singletracks may earn commissions from affiliate links and/or receive products from manufacturers for review. Read our editorial guidelines here.
Temperatures were in the low 70s for Sunday’s race, and the full sun quickly sapped riders’ energy. Athletes will take any bit of shade they can get, including at the start line.

Evie Richards ran away with the elite women’s World Cup cross-country race, finishing more than a minute and a half ahead of second place. The rest of the top ten was similarly spaced out, with a roughly 20-second gap between each finisher. It wasn’t that way during the entire race, with close plenty of close action unfolding along the course.

Evie Richards looks calm and confident at the race start.
Mechanic Brad Copeland watches the start of the women’s race.
Fans snap photos at the start line.
Rebecca McConnell didn’t let up during the race.
Jolanda Neff looked focused and strong all afternoon, finishing ninth.
Parts of the XC race course were incredibly technical.
Anne Tauber from the Netherlands finished third.
Laurie Arseneault recovers after a minor mechanical issue.
Sina Frei placed fourth.
Kate Courtney pulled out of the race early for a rare DNF.
Anne Terpstra skirts the only mud puddle on the course.
Martina Berta picks her way through the boulder field, where there were no easy lines. Some riders took the ride-around option, which added a significant amount of time.
Left: World Champion and race winner Evie Richards rides aggressively through a technical section. Right: Even the descents offered riders little chance for recovery.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jolanda Neff was hard to miss as she made her way around the course.
American Lea Davison had a strong finish after a challenging season.

Results

  1. Evie Richards
  2. Rebecca McConnell
  3. Anne Tauber
  4. Sina Frei
  5. Anne Terpstra

The news stinks. Why not follow Singletracks on Google News to bring more joy to your day?

 
A group of mountain bikers competes in a race on a grassy trail, with spectators cheering in the background. The focus is on a female cyclist wearing a blue and red jersey, navigating a corner on her bike as dust kicks up behind her. A red object in the foreground appears to be part of the scene, while a large yellow object is partially visible off to the side. The atmosphere is energetic and dynamic, capturing the excitement of the event.
West Virginia
2021 Women's Short Track (XCC) Showshoe Results
A mountain biker in a blue and orange jersey rides up a dirt slope, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. Some onlookers are taking photos and videos, while others cheer from a raised area in the background. The scene captures the excitement and energy of a competitive biking event, set against a backdrop of lush greenery.
West Virginia
2021 Men's XC Short Track World Cup Photos and Results from West Virginia
A cyclist in white racing attire leans into a turn on a dirt mountain bike trail, with a section of course tape visible in the foreground and a banner in the background. The scene captures the action and dynamics of competitive mountain biking.
West Virginia
Final XC and DH World Cup Races This Weekend at Snowshoe, West Virginia: Who to Watch, and When
A mountain biker in an orange jersey navigates a rocky section of a racing course, focusing intently on maintaining balance and speed. Surrounding the course are spectators watching the event, set in a forested environment with greenery in the background.
Italy
2021 World Champs XC Photo Report from Val di Sole, Italy