cross-country cycling

Off-road bicycle travel

Cross-country cycling is off-road bicycle racing over natural terrain—hills, trails, forests, and open country.

It's the most common form of competitive mountain biking, emphasizing endurance and technical skill over varied surfaces: She trains six days a week for cross-country cycling.

The discipline is an Olympic event.

Related

cornering · helmet · saddlebag · desert landscapes · multi-tool · rest stops · saddle sore · leg strength · rocky terrain · singletrack · dirt roads · hydration pack · energy bars · bikepacking · long haul · climbing techniques · core stability · balance control

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Opposites
terrain/venue type

cross-country cyclingtrack cycling

Bicycle racing on velodromes

indoor cycling · road cycling · stationary cycling · spin class

distance/format

cross-country cyclingBMX racing

Competitive dirt-track cycling

time trial

locomotion method

cross-country cyclingcross-country running

Racing sport over unpaved ground

trail running · orienteering · cross-country skiing · hiking · backpacking

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G