The Top 25 Mountain Bike Festivals in the World…and why you should go to them

There’s an air of excitement as mountain bikers converge to enjoy the festivities of a local mountain biking festival…a major cycling event that’s scheduled to last for several days. Many are registered to race, and many have invited their family and friends, further bolstering the crowd size and the promotion of the sport. As festival-goers revel in a diversity of food, brews, and live music, they browse through bargains in the latest accessories, equipment, and bike gear scattered among t