3× World champion
XCC ×2·XCM ×1
Career honors
World Cup wins
XCO ×1·XCC ×6
The race recordElite XCO + XCC
2017–2026
2017–2026
9Race wins
13Podium finishes
94Recorded starts
10Seasons raced
02 / Between the tapes
Let the racing do the talking.
14Recorded starts
1Best finish
3Top 10 finishes
282Fantasy points
Race results
2026 / XCO + XCC| Race / date | Format | Finish | Fantasy pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid3 Oct 2026 | XCO | DNF | 0 |
| Lake Placid2 Oct 2026 | XCC | 35 | 5 |
| Soldier Hollow20 Sept 2026 | XCO | 10 | 50 |
| Soldier Hollow19 Sept 2026 | XCC | 1 | 100 |
| Val di Sole World Championships30 Aug 2026 | XCO | 29 | 11 |
Statistics cover recorded fantasy-eligible Elite races, including Worlds. Historical coverage may be incomplete.
03 / Inside the garage
The rider. The machine.
A closer look at the equipment behind the racing.
Canyon
Lux World Cup CFR (new gen, 120/110mm)
Build / 01 · XCO race
Select a number to explore the buildCatalog product image. Race parts may vary.
01 / The frame2026
CanyonLux World Cup CFR (new gen, 120/110mm)
The chassis of Samuel’s 2026 XCO race build — the frame the rest of the build hangs on.
CanyonXCO race2026
Explore at CanyonCatalog image; the exact race build may differ.fork
shock
wheels
tires
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The complete equipment recordEvery component. In one place.9 items
Chassis
Drivetrain
Braking
Rolling
Rider kit
Equipment reflects The Leadout’s catalog record, not a race-day inspection.
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