Downhill Mountain Biking
Timed solo descents of gnarly mountain tracks — dual-crown forks, huge travel and 60 km/h+ jumps.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Downhill Mountain Biking?
Downhill mountain biking is a solo, timed descent of gnarly technical trails — roots, drops, rock gardens and huge jumps — on specialised bikes with dual-crown forks and up to 200 mm of suspension travel. The UCI Downhill World Cup and World Championships are the sport's summit, with Fort William, Val di Sole and Whistler among iconic venues.
Quick facts
Category
Adventure & Extreme Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
1970s Marin County; UCI DH World Cup since 1993
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-20.verified