Ryan Simonovich
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Ryan Simonovich
@ryanmtb.bsky.social
Founder of Ryan MTB Media and the Ryan MTB Podcast.
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This weekend's XCO is Pidcock's first MTB race since the World Championships last August
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Tom Pidcock confirmed for Andorra World Cup
This weekend's XCO is Pidcock's first MTB race since the World Championships last August
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July 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
SBT GRVL winner takes another win at altitude on her way to Leadville 100 defense
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Melisa Rollins wins Firecracker 50
SBT GRVL winner takes another win at altitude on her way to Leadville 100 defense
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July 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Italian round to provide exciting racing on a new track
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New DH track in La Thuile could shake up racing
Italian round to provide exciting racing on a new track
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July 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Montana race decides 'Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel' overall series winners
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Russell Finsterwald and Flavia Oliveira Parks win BWR overall
Montana race decides 'Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel' overall series winners
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July 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Found this curiosity of an article.
Why is The Coloradoan reporting on Durango when their audience is Northern Colorado, and why does a short article need 3 bylines?
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REI’s next Colorado store is opening soon. Here's what we know
REI, one of the nation’s largest outdoor specialty retailers, is close to opening its 11th Colorado store. Here's everything we know.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What did the pros think of the new course at SBT GRVL? The verdict is in, and it’s mostly positive. open.substack.com/pub/ryanmtb/...
Riders react to new SBT GRVL course
Feedback mostly positive; feed zones are an area for improvement
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June 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Fourth place ranked EDR rider injures ankle. Become a paid subscriber to read the full article and receive MTB news directly to your inbox.
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Jack Moir to miss next two World Cup rounds
Fourth place ranked EDR rider injures ankle
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June 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Unbound Gravel winners open small gaps on rivals during stage 1
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Cam Jones and Sofia Gomez Villafane take early leads at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Unbound Gravel winners open small gaps on rivals during stage 1
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June 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
SBT will look a little different this year. Here’s why.
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Why SBT GRVL will look different this year
Here’s a look at the changes SBT has made and who’s racing
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June 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Five day stage race begins Wednesday in Bend, Oregon.
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Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder - What is it and who’s racing?
Five day stage race begins Wednesday in Bend, Oregon
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June 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With one round down, the leaderboard has been set for the Life Time Grand Prix. Here are my takeaways and analysis of where we’re at in the season. ryanmtb.substack.com/p/life-time-...
Life Time Grand Prix takeaways after Sea Otter Gravel
It’s been a few short weeks since the Lift Time Grand Prix began its season at the Sea Otter Classic, and the premiere off-road series marches on this month to the big dog on the calendar: Unbound Gra...
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May 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound'. Read my preview for @cyclingweekly.com.web.brid.gy
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What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound'
Elite gravel racers from around the globe converge on Girona, Spain, for Europe's premier gravel race this weekend
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May 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
World Cup racers dominate at the Whiskey Off Road as Riley Amos and Savilia Blunk win in Prescott, Ariz.
April 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Nik Johnson is the team director for Team Segment 28 based in Durango, Colorado. He also works as a race mechanic and bike shop mechanic. Check out our full podcast interview: open.spotify.com/episode/4MlB...
Nik Johnson - Team director and mechanic for Segment 28
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April 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today there are two overlapping realities for Maxwell—one where she is at the top of the sport, and one where she is still actively working on her mental health.
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Samara Maxwell's battle at the top
World Cup winner reflects on debut elite win while recogizing the challenges yet to come
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April 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The most dominant elite men’s team at the back-to-back World Cup weekends in Brazil was no-doubt Specialized Factory Racing, and the king of the castle had to be American racer Christopher Blevins
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Inside Christopher Blevins’ Araxá streak
Specialized rider came home from the first two World Cups with three wins and a second place
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April 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Downhill World Cup racing is coming to the United States once again, and organizers have officially announced the race will take place at Whiteface Mountain in New York.

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Downhill World Cup comes to Whiteface Mountain
Downhill World Cup racing is coming to the United States once again, and organizers have officially announced the race will take place at Whiteface Mountain in New York.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Isabella Holmgren has once again won a U23 Short Track World Cup race. Lidl-Trek racer is undefeated on the World Cup circuit this season.
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
April 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Keegan Swenson and Haley Batten take wins at Sea Otter Gravel.
April 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
World Cup mountain bikers continue to protest against race organizers’ decision to reduce podium ceremonies from 5 to 3 riders. New reporting from Ryan MTB with exclusive quotes from Samara Maxwell and Christopher Blevins.
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Tensions continue to mount between racers and WBD
World Cup mountain bikers continue to protest against race organizers’ decision to reduce podium ceremonies from 5 to 3 riders.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A restructured race calendar and updated rules could lead to different winners. Here’s what to watch out for this week at the Sea Otter Classic. Preview for @cyclingweekly.com
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Is gravel racing getting stale already? A Life Time Grand Prix 2025 preview
A restructured race calendar and updated rules could lead to different winners. Here’s what to watch out for this week at the Sea Otter Classic.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“I think the terrain of this year’s race is similar to the Fuego XL in the past,” Swenson said. “The final lookout climb is somewhat the same, which has always been the decisive moment of the Fuego XL."
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Keegan Swenson predicts fast, tactical Sea Otter Classic gravel race
Life Time Grand Prix racers speak at pre-Sea Otter press conference
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April 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Last month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Dascalu’s appeal of his 17-month suspension for missing three whereabouts infractions in a 12 month period.

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CAS rejects Vlad Dascalu's suspension appeal
Mountain biker suspended from competition in May 2024 after multiple whereabouts failures
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April 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM