DURANGO, Colorado — The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic returns to Durango over Memorial Day weekend, May 22–24, 2026, for its 53rd edition, bringing thousands of riders and spectators back to one of the most iconic and enduring events in American cycling. First established in 1972 following a friendly but fateful challenge between two brothers—one on […]

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The U.S. Pro Cup returns to Washougal, Washington, bringing elite-level cross-country (XC) and short track (XCC) mountain bike racing back to the Pacific Northwest. Organized by Zone 5 Promotions, the event is part of the national U.S. Pro Cup series, designed to provide today’s top riders and tomorrow’s Olympians with a high-caliber racing environment. Since […]

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 12, 2026) — The Utah Cycling Association (UCA) announced the launch of its 2026 Grand Championship Points Series (GCPS), a season-long, age-group based championship spanning USA Cycling sanctioned events throughout the UCA’s region.  The GCPS rewards consistency and multi-discipline participation across both asphalt and dirt racing, including road, criterium, time […]

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MADRAS, Oregon (March 5, 2026) — Cross-country mountain bike racing returns to the high desert this spring as the Madras MTB Race rolls back into Central Oregon on April 4. Organized by Zone 5 Promotions, the event highlights the rapidly growing Madras East Hills Trail System while continuing the legacy of one of the region’s longtime […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2025) — USA Cycling has announced the full schedule for the 2026 USA Cycling National Championships, outlining dates and host locations across road, mountain bike, track, cyclocross, gravel, BMX, paracycling, and esports disciplines.   The 2026 calendar spans the entire racing year and is expected to draw thousands of competitors […]

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DURANGO, Colo. (January 28, 2026) — Now entering its third year, the Durango Derby returns on Saturday, September 12, 2026, continuing to push the boundaries of what cross-country mountain bike racing can look like. Equal parts race and rolling celebration of Durango’s trail culture, the Derby blends fast, technical racing with an inclusive, rider-first atmosphere. […]

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MONROE, Oregon (January 15, 2026) — Mudslinger Events will open its 24th season of Oregon cycling events on March 15, 2026, with the Real West Gravel in Pendleton. Staged from downtown Pendleton, the event also serves as the opening round of the Oregon Triple Crown Series. The early-season gravel race features a rolling course averaging […]

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CALGARY, Alberta (January 20, 2026) — The TransRockies Race Series is expanding its cycling footprint with three new marquee U.S. events and an elevated calendar for 2026. From the desert mesas of Colorado to the high-alpine trails of the Southwest, TransRockies invites riders and runners to push their limits, share the challenge, and experience adventure […]

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MOAB, Utah (January 20, 2026) — For the second year, Aim High Performance Coaching and Moab Rocks are partnering to offer the Moab Rocks Scholarship, a program designed to remove barriers and open access to one of North America’s most scenic and spirited mountain bike stage races — May 2–4, 2026. Created by veteran pro […]

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ECHO, Oregon (January 8, 2026) — Eastern Oregon’s high desert will once again set the tone for the cross-country mountain bike season as the Echo Red to Red XC returns to the Oregon XC Series calendar. Produced by Zone 5 Promotions, the race has quickly carved out a reputation as a smartly designed, rider-first event […]

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An international roster spanning 11 countries will vie for nearly $600,000 in prize money at the Life Time Grand Prix The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix roster reads like a passport control checkpoint at an international airport. Eleven countries. Five continents. All converging on America’s dusty gravel roads for what promises to be the most […]

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CHANHASSEN, Minnesota (October 23, 2025) — The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix off-road cycling series will award a record $590,000 in total prize money—a 55% increase from 2025—organizers announced Wednesday, as the premier mixed-discipline series enters its fifth season. The overall series prize purse grows to $350,000, paying out $175,000 to both the women’s and […]

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – October 14, 2025 — The 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships wrapped up Sunday after three days of racing at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Despite shifting weather and a packed schedule, riders from across the country battled for national titles across all four disciplines. Colorado Mesa University and Colorado School […]

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‘Worlds’ Return to Durango 40 Years After the City Hosted the Inaugural Event in 1990 DURANGO, Colorado (September 25, 2025) — The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced today that Durango, Colorado, will be the host city of the 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. The event marks the 40-year anniversary from when the town of […]

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Brilliant attacks deliver commanding wins at Life Time Chequamegon as overall series battles intensify CABLE, Wisconsin (September 13, 2025) – The 2025 Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival delivered drama as solo victors Melisa Rollins and Alexey Vermeulen produced incredible attacks to claim victory in Cable. Rollins made the earliest break of the day shortly after […]

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VALAIS, Switzerland – September 6, 2025 – The stars and stripes flew high in the Swiss mountains as American riders swept both elite marathon titles at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Kate Courtney of Kentfield, California, racing for She Sends Racing, and Keegan Swenson from Midway, Utah, representing htSQD, delivered commanding performances across […]

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Utah’s most-anticipated mountain bike race, the Scott Sports Park City Point 2 Point, wrapped up its 17th edition on August 30th, taking riders on a journey through 75-miles of Park City singletrack. With 10,000 vertical feet of climbing, Point 2 Point is known as one of hardest single-day mountain bike races in the US.  It […]

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The True Grit has released a video recapping the 2025 race. Produced by Glory Hog Media, the 18 minute short tells the story of the weekend’s races – mountain bike, gravel, and stage races. True Grit sent us this on the event: “Over the past 15 years, the True Grit Epic has evolved from a […]

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LEADVILLE, Colorado (July 27, 2025) — Top finishers, Melisa Rollins and Payson McElveen, complete the 3-day stage race in 6:28:09 and 5:57:59, respectively.

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LEADVILLE, Colorado (August 9, 2025) – The 31st edition of the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB delivered historic performances as Kate Courtney obliterated the women’s course record in her debut while Keegan Swenson extended his dominance with a fifth consecutive victory. Women’s Race: Record-Breaking Debut Kate Courtney’s first-time appearance at Leadville became an instant […]

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