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Ride the Bull: Why Women Should Race Toro Bravo XC This Sunday

Mountain bike racing returns to Toro Park on June 7 with Toro Bravo XC, the second event in the 3CX Summer Series. Whether you're chasing a podium, a personal best, or simply looking to challenge yourself, this iconic cross-country course offers an unforgettable race experience. Women riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join the adventure, build confidence, and celebrate the growing mountain biking community together.

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Fast, Flowy, and Full of Community: Why Riders Are Heading to the BLM Blaze XC on May 31

Known for its legendary fast and flowy singletrack, supportive atmosphere, and all-level categories, the series has become a favorite for everyone from beginner riders to elite racers looking for high-energy cross-country competition. But what truly makes the 3CX series special is the people.

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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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How to Lead a Mountain Bike Ride Without Ruining Everyone’s Day

Mountain bike rides can create unforgettable adventures—or turn into complete disasters without the right leadership. In this practical guide, Coach Andrew Winohradsky of Dirtsmart MTB shares essential tips for leading safe, fun, and organized group rides. From matching riders to the right trails and preparing for weather, to keeping the group together and boosting morale, this article breaks down how great ride leaders create positive experiences both on and off the trail.

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Friends of Trione-Annadel (FOTA) Takes Over Old Caz on May 23rd

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Sonoma County with craft beer, live music, outdoor fun, and a community raffle at Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park, all supporting trail restoration and programs at Trione-Annadel State Park.

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The MTB Girls Ride Club Is Bringing More to Moore Creek Than Just Riding Skills

The Moore Creek Park Clinic near St. Helena is about more than mountain biking — it’s about confidence, community, and progression. Riders come together to challenge themselves, work through fear, and experience the joy of riding some of Napa County’s most beautiful trails while supporting the future of Moore Creek through Redwood Trails Alliance’s Pay the Piper trail project.

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Ride, Elevate, and Explore the Mountains of Napa Valley at the Moore Creek Co-Ed Clinic

Set in Napa Valley’s Moore Creek Park, the Moore Creek Co-Ed Clinic offers a supportive mountain bike skills experience focused on building confidence, improving technique, and developing control on scenic singletrack trails. Riders of all levels will progress through cornering, climbing, braking, and trail reading skills in a fun, community-driven environment.

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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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Gabby Huffman: From Passion to Podium in MTB’s Birthplace

At the 2025 Marinduro in Marin County, Gabby Huffman won the Pro E-Bike category while also highlighting a bigger shift in mountain biking culture. Beyond racing, she works with NICA and Marin Trail Stewards to grow the sport and improve access, especially for women riders.

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

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.

Downieville Classic Race 2025 Women's All Mountain Event

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

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The Women of Wente

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.

The Global and National Mountain Biking Landscape: Participation and Trends

Reigniting the Spark: Overcoming the Impacts on Sexual Arousal for Women Mountain Bikers

Trails

Ride the Bull: Why Women Should Race Toro Bravo XC This Sunday

Fast, Flowy, and Full of Community: Why Riders Are Heading to the BLM Blaze XC on May 31

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

How to Lead a Mountain Bike Ride Without Ruining Everyone’s Day

Friends of Trione-Annadel (FOTA) Takes Over Old Caz on May 23rd

The MTB Girls Ride Club Is Bringing More to Moore Creek Than Just Riding Skills

Ride, Elevate, and Explore the Mountains of Napa Valley at the Moore Creek Co-Ed Clinic

Abigail Snyder Is Redefining What It Means to Show Up

Gabby Huffman: From Passion to Podium in MTB’s Birthplace

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

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

The Women of Wente

School’s Out, Parents, Now What?

Ride the Bull: Why Women Should Race Toro Bravo XC This Sunday

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