2. Doing it yourself

It's winner takes all for the DIY riders out there. From team ownership to bike building and internet success, can Aaron Gwin, Neko Mulally and Seth Alvo find success in their MTB pursuits?

3. Alt-rock

XC racing requires total commitment and dedication, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to do it the same. Nino Schurter, Laura Stigger, Payson McElveen and Haley Batten show us how it’s done.

4. The freeracers

Freeriding meets racing as Brits Kade Edwards, a downhill MTB rider, and freerider Kaos Seagrave balance the joys of both.

5. Between the ears

It’s not all fun and games on the race circuits. Injuries, accidents and mental battles plague the sport with very little acknowledgement. Brook Macdonald and Evie Richards want to change that.

6. Parental advisory

Just keep winning! Easy, right? Vali Höll and Jackson Goldstone experience the highs of Junior racing success and make the daunting transition to the Elite MTB World Cup circuit.