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Tom Pidcock confirmed for Andorra World Cup This weekend's XCO is Pidcock's first MTB race since the World Championships last August

This weekend's XCO is Pidcock's first MTB race since the World Championships last August
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Why Tom Pidcock isn't racing at the Tour de France Will the Olympic Champion return to MTB this July?

Will the Olympic Champion return to MTB this July?
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Melisa Rollins wins Firecracker 50 SBT GRVL winner takes another win at altitude on her way to Leadville 100 defense

SBT GRVL winner takes another win at altitude on her way to Leadville 100 defense
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New DH track in La Thuile could shake up racing Italian round to provide exciting racing on a new track

Italian round to provide exciting racing on a new track
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Russell Finsterwald and Flavia Oliveira Parks win BWR overall Montana race decides 'Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel' overall series winners

Montana race decides 'Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel' overall series winners
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REI’s next Colorado store is opening soon. Here's what we know REI, one of the nation’s largest outdoor specialty retailers, is close to opening its 11th Colorado store. Here's everything we know.

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Found this curiosity of an article.
Why is The Coloradoan reporting on Durango when their audience is Northern Colorado, and why does a short article need 3 bylines?
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Riders react to new SBT GRVL course Feedback mostly positive; feed zones are an area for improvement

What did the pros think of the new course at SBT GRVL? The verdict is in, and it’s mostly positive. open.substack.com/pub/ryanmtb/...

Jack Moir to miss next two World Cup rounds Fourth place ranked EDR rider injures ankle

Fourth place ranked EDR rider injures ankle. Become a paid subscriber to read the full article and receive MTB news directly to your inbox.
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Cam Jones and Sofia Gomez Villafane take early leads at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Unbound Gravel winners open small gaps on rivals during stage 1

Unbound Gravel winners open small gaps on rivals during stage 1
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Why SBT GRVL will look different this year Here’s a look at the changes SBT has made and who’s racing

SBT will look a little different this year. Here’s why.
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Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder - What is it and who’s racing? Five day stage race begins Wednesday in Bend, Oregon

Five day stage race begins Wednesday in Bend, Oregon.
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Life Time Grand Prix takeaways after Sea Otter Gravel It’s been a few short weeks since the Lift Time Grand Prix began its season at the Sea Otter Classic, and the premiere off-road series marches on this month to the big dog on the calendar: Unbound Gra...

With one round down, the leaderboard has been set for the Life Time Grand Prix. Here are my takeaways and analysis of where we’re at in the season. ryanmtb.substack.com/p/life-time-...

What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound' Elite gravel racers from around the globe converge on Girona, Spain, for Europe's premier gravel race this weekend

What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound'. Read my preview for @cyclingweekly.com.web.brid.gy
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World Cup racers dominate at the Whiskey Off Road as Riley Amos and Savilia Blunk win in Prescott, Ariz.

Nik Johnson - Team director and mechanic for Segment 28 Ryan MTB Podcast · Episode

Nik Johnson is the team director for Team Segment 28 based in Durango, Colorado. He also works as a race mechanic and bike shop mechanic. Check out our full podcast interview: open.spotify.com/episode/4MlB...

Samara Maxwell's battle at the top World Cup winner reflects on debut elite win while recogizing the challenges yet to come

Today there are two overlapping realities for Maxwell—one where she is at the top of the sport, and one where she is still actively working on her mental health.
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Inside Christopher Blevins’ Araxá streak Specialized rider came home from the first two World Cups with three wins and a second place

The most dominant elite men’s team at the back-to-back World Cup weekends in Brazil was no-doubt Specialized Factory Racing, and the king of the castle had to be American racer Christopher Blevins
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Downhill World Cup comes to Whiteface Mountain Downhill World Cup racing is coming to the United States once again, and organizers have officially announced the race will take place at Whiteface Mountain in New York.

Downhill World Cup racing is coming to the United States once again, and organizers have officially announced the race will take place at Whiteface Mountain in New York.

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Isabella Holmgren has once again won a U23 Short Track World Cup race. Lidl-Trek racer is undefeated on the World Cup circuit this season.

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Keegan Swenson and Haley Batten take wins at Sea Otter Gravel.

Tensions continue to mount between racers and WBD World Cup mountain bikers continue to protest against race organizers’ decision to reduce podium ceremonies from 5 to 3 riders.

World Cup mountain bikers continue to protest against race organizers’ decision to reduce podium ceremonies from 5 to 3 riders. New reporting from Ryan MTB with exclusive quotes from Samara Maxwell and Christopher Blevins.
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Is gravel racing getting stale already? A Life Time Grand Prix 2025 preview A restructured race calendar and updated rules could lead to different winners. Here’s what to watch out for this week at the Sea Otter Classic.

A restructured race calendar and updated rules could lead to different winners. Here’s what to watch out for this week at the Sea Otter Classic. Preview for @cyclingweekly.com
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Keegan Swenson predicts fast, tactical Sea Otter Classic gravel race Life Time Grand Prix racers speak at pre-Sea Otter press conference

“I think the terrain of this year’s race is similar to the Fuego XL in the past,” Swenson said. “The final lookout climb is somewhat the same, which has always been the decisive moment of the Fuego XL."
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CAS rejects Vlad Dascalu's suspension appeal Mountain biker suspended from competition in May 2024 after multiple whereabouts failures

Last month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Dascalu’s appeal of his 17-month suspension for missing three whereabouts infractions in a 12 month period.

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Nino Schurter protests WBD podium decision Nino Schurter and Lars Farster joined the elite men's XCO podium in the 4th and 5th place spots, while the top 3 women held up 5 fingers.

Nino Schurter and Lars Farster joined the elite men's XCO podium in the 4th and 5th place spots, while the top 3 women held up 5 fingers. #cycling #mtb #worldcup ryanmtb.substack.com/p/nino-schur...

Sammie Maxwell wins her debut elite World Cup race in Araxá after placing second yesterday. #cycling #MTB #WorldCup

The European Champion Finn Treudler wins the U23 Men's XCO in Araxá #cycling #mtb

Bad crash at the start of U23 XCO race. Jack Spranger, Paul Schehl, and Thibaut Francois are DNF. #UCIMTBWorldCup

Isabella Holgren is unmatched once again to take the U23 XCO win at the Araxá Mountain Bike World Cup.