UCI World Championships

In the words of downhill racer Laurie Greenland, world champs can most succinctly be defined as: "One race, one lap, no crap."

Richards rides to commanding victory after catching and distancing defending champ Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.

Christopher Blevins became the first ever winner of the UCI men's Short Track XC title, taking the rainbow stripes in Val di Sole, Italy.