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Tough conditions for KMC Nukeproof at World Cup opener

Like Nukeproof Axess Racing, KMC Nukeproof lined up last weekend for the opening round of the UCI MTB World Series in South Korea. Carla Hahn impressed with a strong 8th place in the XCC, securing a front row start for the Olympic discipline. On Sunday, Rens delivered one of the team’s strongest performances with a 9th place in the XCO after a consistent and controlled race.

05/08/2026, 01:01 PM

Opening round of the UCI MTB World Series shows every side of the sport

The opening round of the UCI MTB World Series in South Korea brought together everything that defines this sport for Nukeproof Axess Racing: strong performances, setbacks, and moments that stay with you — both on and off the track. The coming weeks will focus on testing and fine-tuning ahead of round two in Loudenvielle.

05/05/2026, 09:48 AM

Mountain Bike World Cup kicks off in South Korea

At last, the moment has arrived: the Mountain Bike World Cup is back for the 2026 season. This year is particularly notable as Asia hosts both an XCO and an XCC event for the very first time. It is also a special edition for downhill racing, as it has been since 2000 that competition at this level has taken place on the continent. On a brand-new course, riders will battle it out from May 1 to 3 in the opening round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. KMC Nukeproof and Nukeproof Axess Racing are ready to make their mark from the very start.

04/30/2026, 02:26 PM

A mountain bike gem: Kelsey Urban’s Stars and Stripes bike

According to cycling lore, the history of mountain biking began in California. To this day, the discipline remains hugely popular there. That makes it a great honor for KMC Nukeproof to have the American Cross-Country Olympic champion Kelsey Urban (27) on the team. Especially for her, Nukeproof created a unique version of the Hyperfly, made possible thanks to the in-house paint facility at the Belgian factory.

03/13/2026, 02:27 PM

Team camp and first podium of the year for KMC-Nukeproof

KMC Nukeproof MTB is fully preparing for the new season. At the start of the year, the team travelled to La Xara, a charming village on the Costa Blanca that is well known among cyclists. The training camp was combined with the first races of the season. Kelsey Urban immediately secured the team’s first podium finish of the year in La Nucia.

03/11/2026, 02:53 PM

Podium at Red Bull Hardline for Nukeproof Axess Racing

RedBull Hardline Tasmania 2026 was the first race for the newly formed Nukeproof Axess Racing Team, with Louise Furguson and Millie Johnset competing in this ‘invitation only’ event on one of the worlds hardest downhill tracks.

02/11/2026, 08:44 AM

Did you know Nukeproof now offers a transferable lifetime warranty?

New warranty reinforces long-term vision of family-owned company that puts rider and retailer in the centre of its thinking

01/08/2026, 12:32 PM

Nukeproof becomes bike partner and title sponsor of the KMC Nukeproof Mountainbike Racing Team

Nukeproof further expands its presence at the very highest level of mountain bike racing. For the next three seasons, Nukeproof will officially become Bike Partner and second title sponsor of the KMC Nukeproof Mountainbike Racing Team. Together with main sponsor KMC, the team continues an ambitious journey towards the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

12/23/2025, 10:00 AM

Nukeproof returns to the World Cup with Axess Racing

From the beautiful brutality of the UCI Downhill World Cups to the chaos of Red Bull Hardline, and the all-out madness of the Cerro Abajo urban downhills, this team is built for one thing: pushing limits at full speed.

12/20/2025, 01:00 PM

Nukeproof is back—discover it at Velofollies (16–18 January 2026)

On 16–18 January 2026, discover the renewed Nukeproof at Velofollies. At the Benelux’s largest cycling show, we’ll showcase flagships like the Megawatt Carbon and Reactor Carbon.

10/31/2025, 03:06 PM

BELGIAN CYCLING FACTORY ACQUIRES NUKEPROOF FROM FRASERS GROUP PLC

25 February 2025, Belgian Cycling Factory has acquired renowned mountain bike brand Nukeproof from Frasers Group.

02/27/2025, 08:37 PM

Eddy Merckx fietsen in Dwars Door Vlaanderen: zes keer de oppergaai

Op woensdag 27 maart vindt de 79ste editie van Dwars Door Vlaanderen plaats. Voor ons bij Eddy Merckx Bikes heeft deze wedstrijd een speciaal plekje in ons wielerhart. Doorheen de jaren won er immers zes keer een renner op een Eddy Merckx fiets.

03/25/2024, 08:00 AM