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British rider Hattie Harnden just made mountain biking history by becoming the first athlete to win a UCI Downhill World Cup on a belt-drive bike. She also claimed a €100,000 prize for achieving this groundbreaking victory.
Durango's Asa Vermette just became the second-youngest downhill mountain bike World Cup champion ever, clinching the title at 19 in his first elite season. His hometown now boasts back-to-back World Cup champions after Christopher Blevins won last year.
American mountain biker Asa Vermette just became only the second rider ever to win an elite World Cup title in his first season at age 19. The 2026 season wrapped up with historic wins across multiple disciplines, proving the next generation of riders is here.
Rookie mountain biker Asa Vermette became the first American in seven years to win the downhill World Cup overall title. The 19-year-old clinched the championship at Lake Placid's Whiteface Mountain in a nail-biting final race.
Sedona is inviting the community to help transform Posse Grounds Bike Park into world-class condition before hosting an international mountain bike festival in November 2026. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and the city provides the tools.
Volunteers in Vermont's Green Mountains have spent four years building and maintaining an entire network of mountain bike trails designed specifically for adaptive riders. The trails allow people with disabilities to experience the same thrills and challenges as any mountain biker.
Andreas Seewald just made mountain biking history by becoming the first rider to win a World Championship on 32-inch wheels. His commanding victory in Italy could reshape the future of competitive cycling.
After Hurricane Lowell hit Kauaʻi, the island's mountain biking community is organizing volunteers to clear storm debris from trails while making sure families come first. The nonprofit is coordinating flexible cleanup efforts that put community recovery ahead of recreation.
Olympic champion Tom Pidcock claimed his second cross-country mountain bike world title in Italy, dedicating the emotional victory to 19-year-old British cyclist Fin Tarling, who died in a racing accident earlier this month. Despite a painful crash in practice, Pidcock dominated the race and lifted his bike in tribute at the finish line.
Adrien Boichis claimed the Cross-Country Short Track world championship in a thrilling sprint to the line at Val di Sole. The 2025 U23 champion added the elite rainbow jersey in his breakout season.
A breakthrough electric bike motor can multiply your pedaling effort by eight times, making mountain climbs that once seemed impossible suddenly achievable. The technology could open up challenging trails to riders of all abilities.
Hattie Harnden just made history by winning the first UCI Downhill World Series race on a belt-driven bike, proving the future of cycling might ditch chains entirely. She took home €100,000 and showed that cleaner, maintenance-free technology can compete at the highest level.
