Val di Fassa joins the 2031 UCI Cycling World Championships!
7 October 2025
Val di Fassa will take center stage in one of the eight episodes of the new international docuseries Grit and Glory: Enduro Mountain Bike Racing, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
The episode will dive deep into the atmosphere, trails, and people that make the Trentino stop of the WHOOP UCI Enduro World Cup truly unique, offering viewers around the world an authentic glimpse of enduro riding among the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
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Broadcast Details Announced for Grit and Glory Enduro Racing Docuseries
Grit and Glory: Enduro Mountain Bike Racing is set to premiere this October, offering fans an exciting and intimate glimpse into the world of professional enduro racing.
Grit and Glory: Enduro Mountain Bike Racing is set to premiere this October, offering fans an exciting and intimate glimpse into the world of professional enduro racing. The eight-part docuseries follows a group of elite athletes through the highs and lows of the 2025 UCI Enduro World Cup, capturing the intensity of race days and the personal stories that unfolded behind the scenes.
Episode 1 will air on Eurosport (across mainland Europe) at 21:30 CEST on Friday, 10 October and on TNT Sports (in the UK and Ireland) at 23:00 BST as well as its streaming platforms HBO Max and discovery+*. The episode will become available on the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel from Sunday, 13 October at 17:00 BST.
The opening episode introduces viewers to the world of enduro racing—an intense format that blends endurance, technical skill, and strategy across varied terrain. It sets the stage for the season’s journey, spotlighting a diverse lineup of international riders as they prepare for the first major race. With sweeping landscapes, high-stakes competition, and intimate access to the athletes, the series begins with a powerful mix of action and emotion.
Following the premiere, new episodes will be released weekly every Monday at 17:00 BST/GMT on the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel. Each instalment will revisit key moments from the season, offering fans a deeper look at the rivalries, setbacks, and triumphs that shaped the championship from the season opener in Pietra Ligure – Finale Outdoor Region (Italy) to the finale in Morillon, Haute-Savoie (France).
*HBO Max is available in Europe in France, Greece, Iberia, the Nordics, Turkey, Central and Eastern Europe, Belgium and the Netherlands; discovery+ is the streaming platform for Germany, Austria, Italy and the United Kingdom ahead of HBO Max launching in 2026.
📺 Where to Watch the Series
Eurosport – Friday, 10 October | 21:30 CEST
TNT Sports (UK/IE) – Friday, 10 October | 23:00 BST
YouTube WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series – From Sunday, 13 October | 17:00 BST
discovery+ / HBO Max – On demand after the premiere
