Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival Returns Wisconsin

The Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival, one of the oldest MTB races in the U.S., returns with top riders competing for the Life Time Grand Prix crown on a challenging 38.3-mile course featuring a new final two-mile section to encourage dramatic finishes. Riders Cecily Decker and Sofía Gómez Villafañe are neck and neck in the women's standings, with Melisa Rollins also a strong contender. Loic Bruni, a five-time UCI Downhill World Champion, continues to be a dominant figure in downhill racing, aiming for his sixth title and holding four overall World Cup downhill titles, highlighting his status as one of the sport's greats. Meanwhile, Pinkbike videographers tested their skills on one of the steepest downhill tracks, capturing the difficulty of the course shortly after the World Championship race. Looking ahead, the 2028 Olympic mountain bike course location has shifted to Industry Hills, near Los Angeles, with a specialized trail-building team tasked with designing the challenging new venue. These developments underscore the vibrant, evolving nature of competitive mountain biking on both national and international stages.