The current rate of progression in women’s riding is exponential. 2021 has been a breakthrough year, with the inclusion of women in different platforms, women-specific events and world firsts. The explosion of women in mountain biking, and the ripple effect that follows, has been bubbling at the surface for a long time, but why are we now hitting milestones within the industry, on a global scale, and causing a damn right scene?
The move to include women’s categories at the likes of Red Bull Formation, Audi Nines, Proving Grounds and X Games, combined with the passion of the women riders and their willingness to pursue projects like Veronique Sandler’s ‘Vision’, Casey Brown’s ‘Dark Horse Invitational’ and Mons Royale’s Future Ground, are laying a foundation for the future.
A few years ago none of these opportunities existed, but now the industry is listening, enabling the sport’s progression to continue rising. Women’s freeride is leading by example and setting the tone for all things ‘female orientated’ and it’s nothing short of inspirational to witness.
For years women have pushed the limits on bikes in both freeride and on
