Why do you enter mountain bike races?

Mention to a neighbor or co-worker that you raced your mountain bike over the weekend, and chances are decent that they’ll ask, “Did you win?” 🤦‍♂️

Yes, mountain bike races are about competition, but I’d wager that for the majority of riders, it’s about something else. Racing is fun, it’s a great fitness motivator, and an excuse to ride new places — just to name a few of the reasons we race!

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What is your primary motivation for entering a mountain bike race? *

• Competition
• To have a fitness goal and track my progress
• Fun / excitement / adrenaline
• To socialize and meet other riders
• It’s an excuse to travel
• Other (tell us in the comments below)
• I’ve never entered a mountain bike race.

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If you’ve never entered a race, tell us what’s holding you back in the comments below. Chances are that, whatever your reason, there’s at least one good argument above to give it a try in 2025!

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