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N1NO claims the World Cup Champion crown for the 9th time

Oct 9, 2023 | News | 0 comments

In extreme and severe conditions at the World Cup final in Mont-Sainte-Anne, N1NO extends his World Cup Champion title for another year. He’s now got an incredible 9 titles to his name.
Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. It all came down to the very last race of the season. With Jordan Sarrou, winner of the last World Cup round in Snowshoe, and Mathias Flückiger on his tail in the World Cup Overall points ranking, N1NO’s margin was slim going into the final, and ultimately deciding, race of the season. A heavy rainstorm turned the track into a brutal, not quite World Cup worthy race. With these kind of conditions, the race was very unpredictable. Nothing was decided until the very end.

Imagery: Michal Cerveny

The start set the race upside down from the very first lap. Filippo Colombo somehow made it all the way from 56 in the grid to top 15, riding right on Nino’s wheel. Unfortunately, they both got trapped in a traffic jam which made them drop back quite far. At the same time, Mathias Flückiger made his way up to lead the race. This meant Flückiger was the virtual leader of the World Cup Overall.

While Mathias Flückiger had a flat tire, Nino and Filippo moved up in the ranks, riding side by side. N1NO was becoming the Overall Leader again.

However, N1NO was also affected by a mechanical, as his chain was dropping continuously. In the second last lap, Flückiger once more had flat tire. This was in favor of Nino and Jordan Sarrou, who were both contending the top spot. Nino eventually finished in “only” 14th, yet was able to take the crown of the World Cup Champion for the ninth time in his career.

“I can’t ask for more in how my World Cup season unfolded this year. Two more World Cup wins and, thanks to my consistency, the overall title as well. Not bad considering I’m the oldest athlete in the World Cup!”

Nino Schurter
9 x World Cup Champion
SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing

Filippo Colombo strong again

After the good start and the set back, Filippo was looking good moving up in the ranks together with Nino. His elbow injury is not yet 100% healed, and was a bit of a bigger handicap than the weekend prior. But Filippo managed all the difficult descents without any bigger troubles to end up in a respectable 17th place.

Andri Frischknecht

Andri Frischknecht finished the last round of the World Cup season with a solid 31st finish. He is very much looking forward to a refresh and improving next season.

Kate Courtney

A rough weekend for Kate. A flat rear tire in the start loop was a tough way to get started. She never found the right flow on the demanding track to finish in disappointing 42nd place. We are convinced a re-start over the winter will get her back on track.

All over now for the 2023 World Cup season. It feels great to finish the season on a high! This will carry us through the winter!

The only one racing in the next two weeks is Filippo Colombo, with three races in Greece and one race in Japan is on his agenda.

N1NO’s SCOTT Spark RC

For the World Cup Overall Champion Nino Schurter, his Spark RC in the unique Endorphin Special Edition design ticks all the boxes! Some of the finest parts available, well balanced with an eye for details.

This Spark RC comes with a very special setup featuring all-new SRAM XX Eagle AXS Drivetrain, Syncros carbon wheels, Fraser iC SL combo, and even a lighter version of his Tofino saddle saving 50g.