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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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MTB Girls Throwback Thursday: How the Wente 8-Hour MTB Race Rose from the Ashes

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.

Tahnee Seagrave performs at UCI DH World Cup in Bielsko Poland. Photo Credit: Red Bull

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MTB Girls Throwback Thursday: Tahnée Seagrave’s Triumphant Return to the Top

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Susan DeMattei: From Olympic Glory to Lifelong Grit—A Pioneer’s Journey On and Off the Bike

This week’s ThrowbackThursday is all about the legendary Susan DeMattei—MTB pioneer, Olympic medalist, and lifelong trailblazer. Here’s our Legends &...

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Throwback Thursday – February 1989: Kathy Lynch’s Mountain Biking Debut

As we celebrate this Throwback Thursday, let’s highlight some significant milestones in women’s mountain biking history that occurred in February....

the most famous woman mountain biker Anne-Caroline Chausson Pro Woman Mountain Biker

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Throwback Thursday: Anne-Caroline Chausson’s Triumphs

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we celebrate arguable most famous and arguably greatest female mountain biker of all time is...

Girlz Gone Riding Wendy Engelberg Liv Team

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Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Wendy Engelberg and Girlz Gone Riding with Liv Cycling

#Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Wendy Engelberg and the Girls Gone Riding Event with Liv Cycling In 2017, the mountain biking community...

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Throwback Thursday: From Irish Homesteaders to Open Space Haven — The Rich History of Moore Creek Park, Napa

Throwback Thursday: Moore Creek’s Journey from Irish Homestead to Trail Haven — and Why It Needs You Today Tucked into...

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Throwback Thursday: Gearing Up for Marinduro

Throwback Thursday: Gearing Up for Marinduro 2025 As we reflect on the thrilling rides of the past, one event stands...

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Throwback Thursday: Gracey Hemstreet 1st Woman to Win Red Bull Hardline Course

This #ThrowbackThursday, we celebrate Gracey Hemstreet’s historic ride at Red Bull Hardline in February 2024. The 19-year-old became the first woman ever to complete—and win—the event’s grueling course, proving that women belong in the most extreme levels of mountain biking. Her fearless performance is an inspiration for female riders everywhere! #MTBGirls #WomenWhoRide #BreakingLimits #TBT

Marylou Jackson, Velma Jackson, Ethyl Miller, Leolya Nelson, and Constance White Famous Black Women Cyclists 1928

Cycling History Juneteenth Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Honoring Juneteenth and the Black Women Who Paved the Way on Two Wheels

In honor of Juneteenth, MTB Girls Magazine celebrates the legacy of Black women in cycling—past and present. From the historic 1928 ride of five women from Harlem to D.C., to modern trailblazers like Ayesha McGowan, Keshia Roberson, Kaya Cattouse, and Taneika, this piece honors those who’ve claimed space on bikes and inspired greater diversity in the sport. It’s a powerful reminder that Black history is outdoor history—and that the ride continues.

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Throwback Thursday: Jacquie Phelan

Throwback Thursday – In January 2012, “The Bicycle Story” published an interview with Jacquie Phelan, highlighting her pivotal role in...

Mountains to Meadows: A Mountain Bike Race Festival for Women & Men – Gravel, XC, Enduro & E-Bike Fun for Riders of All Levels

Riding with Moxie: How Heidi Yakowski Reignited a Movement in Cycling Apparel

Girls Gone Gnar: How the Girls of Downieville are Changing the Sport

Metal, Muscle, and More: Ibis Announces New Ripmo AF & Ripley AF Complete Bikes

Built to Ride, Made to Last: How Chelsea Camarata Created Kaden Apparel for Women Who Shred

Red, White, and Burn: Summer Riding While Sun Savvy

Mountains to Meadows: A Mountain Bike Race Festival for Women & Men – Gravel, XC, Enduro & E-Bike Fun for Riders of All Levels

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

Women Push Limits at Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler 2025

MTB Girls Magazine Issue 13: The Art of the Ascent

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

Riding Into 2026 With Gratitude

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

MTB Girls Throwback Thursday: How the Wente 8-Hour MTB Race Rose from the Ashes

MTB Girls Throwback Thursday: Tahnée Seagrave’s Triumphant Return to the Top

Susan DeMattei: From Olympic Glory to Lifelong Grit—A Pioneer’s Journey On and Off the Bike

Throwback Thursday – February 1989: Kathy Lynch’s Mountain Biking Debut

Throwback Thursday: Anne-Caroline Chausson’s Triumphs

Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Wendy Engelberg and Girlz Gone Riding with Liv Cycling

Throwback Thursday: From Irish Homesteaders to Open Space Haven — The Rich History of Moore Creek Park, Napa

Throwback Thursday: Gearing Up for Marinduro

Throwback Thursday: Gracey Hemstreet 1st Woman to Win Red Bull Hardline Course

Throwback Thursday: Honoring Juneteenth and the Black Women Who Paved the Way on Two Wheels

Throwback Thursday: Jacquie Phelan

MTB Girls Magazine Feb 2026 Issue 14

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | February 11 – Advancing Equality, Opportunity, and Global Innovation

MTB Girls Magazine Launches New Fit & Fearless Women’s Mountain Bike Ride Club Series in Northern California

MTB Girls Magazine Issue 13: The Art of the Ascent

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