Mountain Bike
Trails. Speed. Technical Skill. The Mountain.Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro, Short Track, Marathon and championship competition. Explore the riders, teams, courses, equipment, World Cup, iconic venues and history that define modern mountain bike racing.
Current MTB Season
Follow the global Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro and Short Track season, with championship racing, major venues and rider development across the international calendar.
The Mountain Bike Season
Mountain biking combines aerobic endurance, technical ability, descending speed and terrain adaptation. The portal follows World Cup rounds, championships, riders, teams, equipment and the evolution of the discipline.
Disciplines
Different terrain, different bikes and very different demands.
Cross Country Olympic
Technical circuits combine steep climbs, descents, jumps and sustained aerobic effort.
Short Track
Fast, compact racing with repeated accelerations and aggressive positioning.
Downhill
One rider, one timed descent and maximum commitment over steep technical terrain.
Enduro
Multiple timed descents linked by transfer stages, combining endurance and descending skill.
Marathon
Long distance mountain bike racing across varied terrain and extended climbing.
Cross Country Eliminator
Short knockout heats where speed, line choice and positioning decide progression.
Stage Racing
Multi day events where consistency, endurance and equipment management are essential.
E Mountain Bike
Electric assisted racing with technical courses and unique power management demands.
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
The central international series for Cross Country, Short Track and Downhill racing.
XCO and XCC World Cup
The endurance side of the World Cup combines Olympic Cross Country with explosive Short Track racing across technically demanding venues.
Explore XCO and XCC →Downhill World Cup
The fastest riders in mountain biking tackle timed descents where line choice, braking, suspension setup and risk management are decisive.
Explore Downhill →Mountain Bike Championships
Rainbow jerseys, continental titles, national champions and Olympic competition.
UCI MTB World Championships
World titles across the leading mountain bike disciplines.
OlympicOlympic Cross Country
The Olympic discipline where elite riders compete for the sport's most visible medal.
ContinentalEuropean Championships
Continental titles across Cross Country and other major disciplines.
NationalNational Championships
Domestic titles and national jerseys across mountain bike racing.
EnduranceMarathon Worlds
Long distance championship racing over demanding mountain terrain.
GravityDownhill Worlds
One run to decide the rainbow jersey on a championship descent.
DevelopmentJunior Championships
The next generation of Cross Country and Downhill talent.
ArchiveChampionship Archive
Past champions, medal tables and historic editions.
Mountain Bike Profiles
Endurance specialists, technical descenders and the riders shaping modern MTB racing.
XCO Specialists
Climbing · Technical Skill · EnduranceProfiles of riders built for Olympic Cross Country and Short Track competition.
Gravity Racers
Speed · Line Choice · CommitmentThe riders who master steep descents, jumps, roots and high speed sections.
Enduro Riders
Versatility · Descending · EnduranceSpecialists capable of repeated timed stages across an entire race day.
Crossover Stars
Road · Cyclocross · Mountain BikeElite riders who combine multiple cycling disciplines at international level.
Mountain Bike Teams
Factory squads, technical partners and the organisations behind elite MTB racing.
Specialized Factory Racing
Cross Country and elite race development.
Scott SRAM MTB Racing
International Cross Country programme.
Canyon CLLCTV
Gravity and Cross Country racing structure.
Trek Factory Racing
Cross Country and Downhill programmes.
Santa Cruz Syndicate
Historic Downhill factory team.
Commencal Muc Off
Gravity racing and Downhill development.
Orbea FOX Factory Team
Cross Country and endurance programme.
Lapierre Racing Unity
International Cross Country racing.
Legendary MTB Venues
The courses and locations that became part of mountain bike history.
Les Gets
A major French venue for Cross Country and Downhill World Cup racing.
Fort William
One of the most iconic and demanding Downhill venues in the sport.
Lenzerheide
High level Swiss racing with technical Cross Country and gravity terrain.
Mont Sainte Anne
A historic North American World Cup venue with deep roots in MTB racing.
Leogang
Fast, technical and frequently decisive for Downhill and Cross Country.
Nové Město
One of the most recognised Cross Country circuits in the modern World Cup.
Snowshoe
Technical American racing with challenging weather and surface conditions.
World Cup Archive
Explore past venues, winners and defining World Cup rounds.
Mountain Bike Tech
Bikes, suspension, tyres, setup and the technical decisions behind elite racing.
Suspension
Forks, rear shocks, travel and how setup changes with terrain and discipline.
02Tyres and Pressure
Grip, rolling resistance, inserts and puncture protection.
03Bike Geometry
Head angles, reach, wheelbase and the balance between climbing and descending.
04Race Setup
Gearing, cockpit choices, wheel size and race specific preparation.
Mountain Bike Records
World titles, World Cup victories, streaks and historic performances.
Most Victories
The riders with the strongest records across World Cup history.
World ChampionshipsRainbow Jersey Records
Multiple world champions across MTB disciplines.
OlympicOlympic Milestones
Champions and historic performances in Olympic Cross Country.
HistoryGreat Performances
Races and runs that became part of mountain bike history.
Latest Mountain Bike Stories
World Cup reports, rider features, results, equipment stories and analysis from the trails.
Latest Mountain Bike Articles
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Mountain Bike Analysis
Technical and tactical analysis across Cross Country, Downhill and Enduro.
Cross Country Tactics
Starts, pacing, technical sections, attacks and energy management.
02Downhill Line Choice
Braking points, jumps, roots, rock gardens and the search for time.
03Equipment Strategy
Tyres, suspension and setup choices for changing conditions.
04Course Analysis
How climbing, technical difficulty and terrain shape race outcomes.
The Story of Mountain Biking
From early off road experimentation to Olympic and World Cup competition.
From Repack to the Modern World Cup
Explore the origins of mountain biking, the development of suspension and specialised bikes, the growth of Downhill and Cross Country, and the discipline's rise to Olympic status.
History of Cross Country
The rise of endurance mountain bike racing.
History of Downhill
How gravity racing became one of cycling's most spectacular disciplines.
Greatest MTB Riders
Champions who defined Cross Country, Downhill and Enduro.
MTB Technology
The evolution of suspension, geometry and race equipment.
Records and Milestones
World titles, victories and historic performances.
Mountain Bike Library
Browse the permanent Open Chronicle Mountain Bike archive by subject.
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