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Monster Energy Athletes Claim Podium Spots at 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes
29-Year-Old Amaury Pierron from Brioude, France, Takes 2nd Place in Elite Men Downhill Race, Rises to Top Season Rankings 20-Year-Old UK Team Rider Jordan Williams Takes 3rd Place LOUDENVIELLE-PEYRAGUDES, France, June 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stop Two of the 2025 season is in the books! Monster Energy congratulates Amaury Pierron on taking second place in the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France, this weekend. In the second race of the season, the 29-year-old from Brioude, France, rose to the podium on the challenging track. Also rising to the podium, 20-year-old Jordan Williams from Bristol, United Kingdom, claimed third place in Sunday's final. Williams was joined in the Top Five by 28-year-old Monster Energy team rider Luca Shaw from Hendersonville, North Carolina, in fifth place with a finish time of 3:16.776. Shaw now holds fifth place in season rankings with 294 points. The Elite Women Downhill final concluded with 35-year-old Camille Balanche from Le Locle, Switzerland, in fourth place. The Swiss team rider battled high winds in the upper segment of the track and treacherous conditions in the lower half to earn a finish time of 3:48.776. Balanche now ranks fifth in the 2025 season standings with 305 points. From May 30 to June 1, the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup descended on the iconic trails of Loudenvielle-Peyragudes. In stop two of the season, the challenging and technical racetrack in the heart of the French Pyrenees mountains hosted the world elite of the sport. The action-filled weekend also stoked visitors with live concerts, mountain bike expositions, and fan activations in the event village. In Sunday's Elite Men Downhill final, Amaury Pierron dropped in as the number one qualifier and last rider on the course. Charging into the top section, Pierron managed to build a 0.7-second lead over the fastest rider by the third split of the race. But when the dust settled, the Frenchman concluded the track 1.5 seconds behind the winner with a time of 3:14.729 for a strong second-place finish. 'It was a crazy race this time around in Loudenvielle. We've always raced here in the wet and later in the season. This was dry and really fast. The average speeds were scary, as if there was no limit! Everyone was going really fast all weekend, and I'm just glad to have stayed on my bike in these conditions, get through to the final, and now the podium. So happy with this,' said Monster Energy's Pierron. On the strength of Sunday's result, Pierron now commands first place in the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup season rankings with 440 points. Joining Pierron on the podium, Jordan Williams claimed third place in Sunday's final with a finish time of 3:16.163. After battling a knee injury during the 2024 season, the former Junior Division Mountain Bike Downhill World Champion is fully back in the saddle and now holds eighth place in season rankings with 243 points. 'It was insane – it was just so fast!' said Monster Energy's Williams, adding: 'I did not expect to land on the podium here. It's been a while trying to get up to speed after my knee injury last year, and to do it here on this track in these conditions is wild! Huge thanks for all the support and for the team getting me back on track. I took a few risks and that paid off! Very stoked!' The action continues next weekend with the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup, in Saalfelden Leogang, Austria, from June 5 to 8, 2025. For more on Amaury Pierron, Jordan Williams, Camille Balanche, Luca Shaw, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 mountain bike season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E:
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Monster Energy Athletes Claim Podium Spots at 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes
29-Year-Old Amaury Pierron from Brioude, France, Takes 2nd Place in Elite Men Downhill Race, Rises to Top Season Rankings 20-Year-Old UK Team Rider Jordan Williams Takes 3rd Place LOUDENVIELLE-PEYRAGUDES, France, June 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stop Two of the 2025 season is in the books! Monster Energy congratulates Amaury Pierron on taking second place in the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France, this weekend. In the second race of the season, the 29-year-old from Brioude, France, rose to the podium on the challenging track. Also rising to the podium, 20-year-old Jordan Williams from Bristol, United Kingdom, claimed third place in Sunday's final. Williams was joined in the Top Five by 28-year-old Monster Energy team rider Luca Shaw from Hendersonville, North Carolina, in fifth place with a finish time of 3:16.776. Shaw now holds fifth place in season rankings with 294 points. The Elite Women Downhill final concluded with 35-year-old Camille Balanche from Le Locle, Switzerland, in fourth place. The Swiss team rider battled high winds in the upper segment of the track and treacherous conditions in the lower half to earn a finish time of 3:48.776. Balanche now ranks fifth in the 2025 season standings with 305 points. From May 30 to June 1, the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup descended on the iconic trails of Loudenvielle-Peyragudes. In stop two of the season, the challenging and technical racetrack in the heart of the French Pyrenees mountains hosted the world elite of the sport. The action-filled weekend also stoked visitors with live concerts, mountain bike expositions, and fan activations in the event village. In Sunday's Elite Men Downhill final, Amaury Pierron dropped in as the number one qualifier and last rider on the course. Charging into the top section, Pierron managed to build a 0.7-second lead over the fastest rider by the third split of the race. But when the dust settled, the Frenchman concluded the track 1.5 seconds behind the winner with a time of 3:14.729 for a strong second-place finish. "It was a crazy race this time around in Loudenvielle. We've always raced here in the wet and later in the season. This was dry and really fast. The average speeds were scary, as if there was no limit! Everyone was going really fast all weekend, and I'm just glad to have stayed on my bike in these conditions, get through to the final, and now the podium. So happy with this," said Monster Energy's Pierron. On the strength of Sunday's result, Pierron now commands first place in the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup season rankings with 440 points. Joining Pierron on the podium, Jordan Williams claimed third place in Sunday's final with a finish time of 3:16.163. After battling a knee injury during the 2024 season, the former Junior Division Mountain Bike Downhill World Champion is fully back in the saddle and now holds eighth place in season rankings with 243 points. "It was insane - it was just so fast!" said Monster Energy's Williams, adding: "I did not expect to land on the podium here. It's been a while trying to get up to speed after my knee injury last year, and to do it here on this track in these conditions is wild! Huge thanks for all the support and for the team getting me back on track. I took a few risks and that paid off! Very stoked!" The action continues next weekend with the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup, in Saalfelden Leogang, Austria, from June 5 to 8, 2025. For more on Amaury Pierron, Jordan Williams, Camille Balanche, Luca Shaw, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 mountain bike season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy
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20-05-2025
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Monster Energy Athletes Claim Podium Spots at 2025 UCI Downhill and Enduro Mountain Bike World Cup in Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Australian Team Rider Jack Moir Takes 2nd Place in the Elite Men's Enduro Race at Season Opener 29-Year-Old Amaury Pierron from Brioude, France, Claimed 3rd Place in the Elite Men Downhill Race BIELSKO-BIALA, Poland, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting the season on a high note! Monster Energy congratulates its mountain bike team riders on taking podium spots in the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup and UCI Enduro World Cup races in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, this weekend. In the Elite Men Enduro race on Saturday, 31-year-old Jack Moir from Morisset Park, Australia, claimed second place. The Elite Men Downhill race on Sunday concluded with 29-year-old Amaury Pierron from Brioude, France, claiming third place in a tight race. He was followed by 24-year-old French team rider Thibaut Daprela, who just missed the podium in fifth place. The Elite Women division race concluded with 35-year-old Camille Balanche from Le Locle, Switzerland, in fourth place. From May 16-18, the legendary trails of Bielsko-Biala welcomed the world elite of mountain bike racing to the hills of Southern Poland. The event marked the first race of the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup season as well as race two of the 2025 UCI Enduro World Cup, following the first round in Pietra Ligure, Italy. Race week in Poland was overshadowed by changing weather conditions that rendered the track slippery and muddy. Right before the finals, overnight rain and light snow added to the challenge. The podium run started on Saturday in the Elite Men Enduro final. When the dust settled, Jack Moir claimed second place with a final time 23:32.631. Moir showed his grit and climbed into third place in the second stage. In the fourth stage, Moir took the top spot on the DH+ trail with a time of 3:23.138. Moir also came out on top in the final stage and ended his race 6.040 behind the winner in second place. In Sunday's Elite Men Downhill race Amaury Pierron battled heavy competition and slippery track conditions to claim third place with a finish time of 3:05.675. Pierron held down the top spot after putting down a flawless run. When all was said and done, he finished 0.808 seconds behind the winner in a very close race. "I am very happy to boost back and finish on the podium," said Pierron. "I was fighting a small illness all week long and then didn't have the best qualifier after falling twice in Q1. I really can't complain after regrouping, making it through Q2, and putting together the best run I could. The conditions were crazy today, too! We saw snow, then rain - it was a river running down the track. Very happy to have survived that and take third to open the season! Bring on France!" In the Elite Women division final on Sunday, 35-year-old Camille Balanche from Le Locle, Switzerland, just missed the podium and took fourth place. Undeterred by the tough course conditions, Balanche finished the track with a 3:39.835 overall time. Stay tuned when the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup continues in Loudenvielle-Peyragudes, France, from May 30 to June 1. For more on Jack Moir, Amaury Pierron, Camille Balanche, Thibaut Daprela, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 mountain bike season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster Energy Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
