Riding gravel roads promises less traffic and you get to geek on different bike gear. Plus, all of the usual benefits of cycling are sprinkled on top of a lovely gravel cupcake.
Mountain biker Maya Atkinson, who has won the junior British downhill championships twice, knows being the best isn't just about being the fittest, strongest, or having the most skill. The mental side of it is also massively important.
Sabra Davison, Executive Director and Founder of Little Bellas, has been inspiring girls to get on bikes for over a decade. See how her passion comes alive at camps across the United States.
Summer mountain bike camps for young riders are popping up all across the USA this year. Campers can learn new skills and get ready for NICA race season.
Youth conservation corps programs offer paid trail building programs this summer. Participants gain useful skills, while mountain bikers get new and improved trails.
Brennon Peterson is a 16-year-old racer who shares his experience racing the True Grit Epic, a 50-mile mountain bike race held in St. George, UT each year.