News in MTB & Cycling End of week round up
five of the hottest topics End of january 2025
Some cool News you should know
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Uplift Mentoring Programme - Applications Now Open
Uplift is more than just a women’s mentoring programme. It's a thriving community and as a not-for-profit organisation, it's fully run by cycling formidable mentors, and supported by SHIFT Active Media. Uplift features an inspiring lineup of mentors—women from across the globe who are shaping the cycling industry. Applications are now open 💥 Closing date 21st Feb. 23:59 GMT. Hit the title to be link directly to the application!
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F1RE seeks to add more women and teens to their mid-Atlantic enduro race team
F1RE (Females 1st Racing Enduro) is looking for more teen and adult riders to add to their team. F1RE is the first enduro team in the Mid-Atlantic open to anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. If you have a mountain bike and a sense of adventure, you just might love enduro racing. F1RE sets out to demystify the sport, navigate the grassroots series and support the girls and women who are interested in racing. Check out their insta @f1remtb Or head to their website for more info http://www.f1remtb.com
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Roam Fest is back in 2025
The worlds first and biggest femme and women's MTB festival, aka, party is back in 2025! Taking place in Fruita, Colorado, September 19-21 for three epic days of world-class trails, skill-building workshops, affinity rides, bike demos, adventure films, and unbeatable desert vibes! Registration opens March 25—don’t miss out! Our crew will be at Roam Fest this year, bringing the stoke! This event is not intended for brand new/unskilled mtb riders due to technical trail systems and our small team's limited resources to properly & safely support brand new mtb riders. Be sure to check out roamfest.com for more info!
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Massive MTB Trail System Coming to Western MA
Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor, a staggering $2.5 million dollars has been dedicated to the development of a new world-class mountain bike trail system set to be in western Massachusetts. Named the “Shaker Ridge Trails,” the new system will be located in the Berkshire mountains, and will initially offer 25-30 miles of singletrack. In total, the project plans to provide 60-100 miles upon its completion.
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Red Bull Featured: A New BMX Competition To Be Held in Manchester, UK
Dubbed as the world’s most progressive BMX contest, Red Bull Featured is a brand new competition featuring sixteen of the world’s most innovative BMX riders, which includes seven women. This invite-only competition sets the stage for an innovative new form of competition that doesn’t penalize the athletes for falling, which gives riders the ability to push their limits and attempt never-before-seen tricks. Nine female riders were invited to compete, and we're stoked to see them grow in this space! Check out Redbull.com for the full article: https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-featured