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Abigail Snyder Is Redefining What It Means to Show Up

Abigail Snyder of Ride Fierce Racing embodies a new era in mountain biking—one where community, courage, and consistency matter just as much as competition. Her journey, rooted in connection rather than dominance, reflects a broader shift as more women enter the sport and reshape its culture. By showing up, supporting others, and embracing progression over perfection, Abigail is helping create spaces where confidence can grow and more riders feel they truly belong on the trails.

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Grassroots to Greatness: Miguel Crawford on Low Gap, the Grasshopper Adventure Series, and Building Community in Mountain Biking

Grassroots to Greatness: Miguel Crawford on the Low Gap race, the Grasshopper Adventure Series, and Building Community in Mountain Biking...

Vida Lopez De San Ramon Women's Mountain Bike Champion

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From Dirt Crits to World Cups: The Evolution of Vida Lopez de San Roman

From local Dirt Crits to World Cup podiums, Vida Lopez de San Roman is proving she's one of the fiercest young talents in cycling. The 18-year-old from Sebastopol has claimed national titles in both cyclocross and mountain biking—and helped Team USA win gold at the World MTB Championships in Andorra.

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Toro Bravo Delivers Big Racing and an Even Bigger Win for Women’s Mountain Biking

The June 7 Toro Bravo XC race delivered thrilling competition and a milestone worth celebrating: women accounted for 20% of the field, including four racers in the Open Women’s category. As Antonio Torres and Lucia Walbeck claimed Open division victories, the event highlighted the continued growth of women’s participation in mountain bike racing and the strong, inclusive community driving the sport forward.

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Lauren Aggeler: The Lightness of Speed on the Road to Leadville

Before her first Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Lauren Aggeler shares her journey from Durango Devo to elite road, gravel, and mountain bike racing in this exclusive MTB Girls Magazine cover story.

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The BLM Blaze XC on May 31 Brings the Signature 3CX Vibe Back to Fort Ord

The 2026 3CX Summer MTB Series returns to Fort Ord National Monument with the BLM Blaze XC on May 31, bringing fast cross-country racing, flowing singletrack, and a welcoming grassroots mountain bike community to Northern California riders of all levels.

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The Top US Mountain Bike Races You Won’t Want to Miss in 2026

Discover the top MTB races for women in the US for 2026, from iconic mountain bike festivals and endurance races to all-women’s enduro events and a historic freeride finale shaping the future of women’s MTB.

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Flow Riders Founder Kelsey Wisinski: Jump, and We’ll Catch You

Here's a short magazine-style excerpt: > When Kelsey Wisinski entered her first downhill race in 2019, she wasn't intimidated by the course—she was struck by the absence of other women. That moment sparked an idea that would become Flow Riders, an all-women's gravity mountain biking community now more than 50 members strong. Through coaching, mentorship, racing, and advanced group rides, Kelsey is helping women build confidence on challenging trails and proving that community can be the key to unlocking potential. As her team motto reminds every rider: *"Jump, and we'll catch you."*

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Life Time Grand Prix Sensation Melisa Rollins: From Prom Night Crashes to Podium Finishes

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

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From Start Line to Finish Tape Gabby Huffman’s Marinduro Story

Gabby Huffman’s Marinduro journey showcases what it truly means to go from start line to finish tape in enduro mountain biking. Her story highlights the focus, resilience, and racecraft needed to handle technical terrain and fast transitions while staying composed under pressure. This feature explores her mindset, performance, and the determination that defines her race at Marinduro.

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Danielle Del Vecchio’s First Sturdy Dirty Enduro and the Sisterhood That Got Her There

MTB Girls contributor Mack Lambert was at the 2025 Red Bull Joyride in Whistler, where women’s slopestyle proved it belongs on the sport’s biggest stage. Alma Wiggberg defended her crown with a flawless 91.4-point run, Robin Goomes sent massive flips into second, and Shealen Reno earned her first Joyride podium in third. The contest embodied “Go Bigger, Land Louder” and confirmed that women’s freeride is no longer an exhibition, it’s a headline competition shaping mountain biking’s future.

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Why the Sea Otter Classic is a Trailblazer for Women in Mountain Bike Racing

Women’s Races at Sea Otter: The Seaotter Classic is a trailblazer race for women in mountain biking, including Juli Fortado, Alison Dunlap, and Kate Courtney. Here’s why.