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Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

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Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

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Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

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Mountain BikingGlobal Mountain Bike NetworkSi RichardsonUci World Cup

This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we break down the latest string of pro injuries and ask the ultimate question: Is mountain biking becoming too dangerous? GCN's Si Richardson joins us as we dive headfirst into the recent UCI World Cup controversies, questioning if over-complicated rules are ruining the spirit of racing. Plus, the guys debate whether the rapid rise of e-mountain bikes is officially taking over Enduro.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Is Mountain Biking Safe?
03:10 - MTB vs. Road Cycling Injury Data
06:10 - Cross Country vs. Downhill Risks
10:17 - Personal Injury Stories & Risks
15:10 - Did Overcomplicating UCI Rules Ruin the World Cup?
26:15 - Have E-Bikes Hijacked Enduro?

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