Mountain Biking

Mountain biking includes a variety of off-road disciplines such as Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Marathon (XCM), Short Track Cross-Country (XCC), and Enduro. Events take place on trails, over rough terrain, with formats ranging from mass start to timed segments.

• Cross Country Olympic (XCO)
• Cross Country Eliminator (Sprint) (XCE)
• Cross Country Point to Point (XCP)
• Cross Country Time Trial (XCT)
• Cross Country Short Track (XCT)
• Cross Country Enduro (XCM) – Marathons/24-hour races
• Cross Country Team Relay (XCR)

To participate in mountain bike races in Manitoba:

• You must have a valid UCI Race License or Manitoba Provincial Race License.
• Youth participants in the Kids of Mud program can race in all youth categories with their Kids of Mud license (new in 2025).
• Non-Kids of Mud youth and Non-Licensed adult riders may participate in select events with the purchase of a Day Permit (check individual event details).

For upcoming mountain bike events or to see the race results for this season, check the links below:

• Events Calendar 
• MCA Race Results

Commissaires are officials who help ensure events are run safely and fairly. Interested in becoming one? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Many local clubs offer mountain biking programs for all ages, including:

• Kids of Mud (KOM): Youth cycling skill development.
• Adult training and racing groups – CLICK HERE to find the club that’s right for you. 

Interested in hosting a mountain bike race in Manitoba? Here’s how to get started:

1. Contact the MTB Committee Race Director/Coordinator to discuss your event plans.
2. Visit the Organizers Section of our website for key resources, requirements, and forms.

Volunteers Make It Happen
Mountain bike events wouldn’t be possible without the time and energy of volunteers. From planning to race-day support, volunteers are instrumental to the success of every event. If you’re passionate about growing mountain biking in Manitoba, consider joining the MTB Committee.

Bison Butte” is the Mountain Bike Trail development at FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg which was created for the 2017 Canada Summer Games. These free of charge, multi-purpose, recreational trails are open to the public. The Mountain Bike trails have very technical sections including steep ascents, rock climbs, jumps, and drops. Choose only trails that suit your skill and fitness level.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BISON BUTTE HERE

• UCI Mountain Bike Rules & Regulations
• Mountain Bike Manual
• Mountain Bike Committee Terms of Reference
• MTB Emergency Preparedness Plan