Spanish mountain biker David Valero finished second at the latest Cross-Country MTB World Cup round in Germany, keeping him firmly in contention for the overall series title. His strong result sets up a decisive showdown with Belgian rival Wout Alleman, with the final round scheduled for Girona (a city in northeastern Spain) on 20 September. The close standings between the two riders mean the season finale is poised to be a thrilling head-to-head battle for the general classification.