Melisa Rollins powered her way to 3rd overall in the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix through unwavering grit and consistency, highlighted by incredible finishes at Sea Otter Classic, Leadville 100 MTB, Chequamegon MTB Festival, and Big Sugar Gravel and Little Sugar MTB
This MTB Girls Magazine cover story article follows Canadian twins Ava and Bella Holmgren from local trails to world champions, showing how their versatility, resilience, and humility are inspiring the next generation of women in cycling.
Our MTB Girls Magazine Cover Girl, Vida Lopez De San Ramon, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in international mountain biking. At just 19 years old, the Sebastopol, California–based racer delivered a breakout season on the UCI World Cup mountain bike circuit, proving that confidence, resilience, and a deep love for riding can take an athlete from local trails to the world stage.
Rebecca Johnston wins the para downhill at her very first Sea Otter Classic, first rider down, a crash the day before, and still takes the top step, proving what’s possible when you go all in.
At California’s largest Enduro race, Marinduro once again delivered a defining moment as Gabby Huffman secured her second straight victory in the eMTB Women’s Expert/Pro category. With nearly 500 racers filling the trails, the atmosphere was electric—built on grit, support, and pure love for the sport. Huffman’s calm, controlled, and confident ride stood out across every stage, marking not just a win, but the continuation of a rising legacy in mountain biking history.








