When I consider community within the context of mountain biking, I tend to think in broad strokes. We bond around the shared exhilaration and fun the...
Issue 15.2
Issue 15.2
A unique blend of shared excitement and camaraderie that transcends mere thrill-seeking exists within the mountain biking community. In the latest issue of Freehub, we uncover the nuanced layers of connection that define our community. An in-depth report on the groundbreaking inclusion of women in premier slopestyle events and an exploration of the neurological foundations of mountain biking that promote healing and mental well-being are a few among many stories that delve into the diverse ways riders find unity and purpose. In a profile piece on Laura Blythe, a search for purpose leads to a blossoming love for mountain biking on the trails of Fire Mountain in the Qualla Boundary, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. These narratives highlight individual experiences that collectively shape our shared passion for mountain biking.
Dive in and explore the depth of community woven through the pages of issue 15.2.
In this Issue
There is a place, in the furthest corner of the world, where 12-year-olds will have you reconsidering how good you actually are at mountain biking....
Moniera Khan was 54 years old when she finished dead last in her first mountain bike race. But race results have little to do with her love for...
As a self-aware species with a seemingly decent understanding of time, humans have a prodigious connection with the past. Our entire understanding of...
I can still close my eyes and visualize the scene surrounding me as I confronted one of the most challenging realities of my life. Trauma, I’ve...
Women made slopestyle history in their first premier slopestyle event in the Crankworx World Tour in Rotorua, New Zealand.
In the mountains near Qualla Boundary, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Laura Blythe falls in love with her local trails at Fire...
Jen See details her ceaseless pursuit of finding ride buddies within her community.
