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.
Each year, the iconic Downieville Classic brings together mountain bikers from around the globe, but in recent years it has become a powerful platform for women and girl racers—thanks to a collective shift in attitude, purposeful initiatives by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS), and a force of inspiring athletes carving new paths.
MTB Girls Magazine celebrates the Top 10 female riders of all time at the Downieville Classic, including legends like Katerina Nash—who also stars on our September cover. With editor-in-chief Liz Donahey racing her first Classic, this piece honors the legacy, grit, and sisterhood of one of mountain biking’s most iconic events.
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.
Heidi Yakowski’s bold leadership has transformed Moxie Cycling from a pioneering women’s apparel brand into a powerful movement for inclusive, sustainable, and performance-driven cycling gear.
What do you get when over 100 women tackle the world’s funnest and toughest 8-hour endurance race? A masterclass in resilience, teamwork, and what it means to get a whole hell of a lot done, with the right pit crew, the right partners, and a course that feels as wild as life itself.
MTB Girls Magazine celebrates Tahnée Seagrave’s triumphant return to the podium with a deep dive into her 2025 UCI World Cup victory, fearless riding style, and inspiring journey back to the top of women’s downhill mountain biking. This Throwback Thursday tribute blends race highlights, athlete insights, and Seagrave’s influence on the future of the sport. A must-read for fans of elite women riders and MTB history.
MTB Girls Magazine celebrates Tahnée Seagrave’s triumphant return to the podium with a deep dive into her 2025 UCI World Cup victory, fearless riding style, and inspiring journey back to the top of women’s downhill mountain biking. This Throwback Thursday tribute blends race highlights, athlete insights, and Seagrave’s influence on the future of the sport. A must-read for fans of elite women riders and MTB history.
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From backcountry endurance tests to gravity-fueled descents, the 2025 mountain bike race calendar is packed with adrenaline-pumping action. Whether you’re...
The Low Gap Race 2025 is a transformative event for young women, allowing them to challenge limits and grow as confident riders. This year, U19 participants from Monarch Racing’s mentorship program tackled a rugged 49-mile course, emerging as empowered athletes prepared for challenges on and off the bike.
On February 22 in Maxwell, California, women riders conquered the second race of the five-race Huffmaster Hopper series, proving their strength on tough gravel terrain. More than a race, it showcased growing female camaraderie and competition.















