Does anyone in your immediate family ride mountain bikes?

Tell us which, if any, of your family members are regular mountain bikers.
By Jeff Barber

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A young boy wearing a blue helmet and a blue t-shirt rides a bicycle on a dirt track surrounded by greenery. The track has mounds of reddish-brown dirt, and he is in motion, focused on navigating the terrain. In the background, there are trees and a fence, with a park-like setting visible.
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On October 1, 2025, the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) is promoting Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, which offers a fun opportunity to get more kids on bikes. Riding bikes is obviously a great family activity, though it’s not for everyone.

Which of your family members rides mountain bikes regularly?

Bonus question: Did you get a family member into mountain biking? Tell us how you convinced them in the comments below! 👇

 
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