How long have you been mountain biking?

For this survey, we want to know how many years you've been riding mountain bikes.
By Jeff Barber

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No matter how long you’ve been mountain biking, there’s always someone who’s been doing it longer than you. And also, someone who is newer than you!

How long have you been riding mountain bikes?

Tell us how you got started in the comments below. 👇

 
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