Best Mountain Bike Riders of All Time
Who are the greatest Mountain Bike riders of all time? Explore the leading riders in Sport Ranking’s historical Mountain Bike ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Mountain Bike Riders
Mountain Bike Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nino Schurter | Switzerland | 280 |
| 2 | Julien Absalon | France | 235 |
| 3 | Thomas Frischknecht | Switzerland | 108 |
| 4 | Miguel Martinez | France | 97 |
| 5 | Christoph Sauser | Switzerland | 93 |
| 6 | José Antonio Hermida | Spain | 89 |
| 7 | Jaroslav Kulhavý | Czech Republic | 88 |
| 8 | Tom Pidcock | Great Britain | 74 |
| 9 | Victor Koretzky | France | 62 |
| 10 | Bart Brentjens | Netherlands | 60 |
Greatest Women’s Mountain Bike Riders
Mountain Bike Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå | Norway | 172 |
| 2 | Alison Sydor | Canada | 145 |
| 3 | Pauline Ferrand-Prévot | France | 109 |
| 4 | Sabine Spitz | Germany | 105 |
| 5 | Jolanda Neff | Switzerland | 104 |
| 6 | Paola Pezzo | Italy | 96 |
| 7 | Catharine Pendrel | Canada | 91 |
| 8 | Irina Kalentieva | Russia | 89 |
| 9 | Maja Włoszczowska | Poland | 81 |
| 10 | Alessandra Keller | Switzerland | 62 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The historical ranking is based on major global competitions, primarily the World Championships and the World Cup. The Olympic Games represent the highest scoring event within the system. The ranking is further complemented by continental championships and U23 and Junior competitions. Team disciplines receive a higher point value than individual events in order to increase their importance in the national rankings, but they are not included in the individual rankings. The Short Track discipline is evaluated with a lower point coefficient than the other disciplines.
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