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2026 Hard MTB League

Application Instructions and Form

We are looking for skilled athletes committed to self mastery on and off the bike, so if that sounds like you fill out this application before January 1, 2026 to be considered to race in the qualifier event May 23rd in Boise, Idaho. Once all applications are in the selection committee will determine the athletes that are the best fit for the Hard MTB League.

Make sure the event dates will work with your travel and race schedule for 2026. May 18-23, 2026 and October 19-24, 2026.

Fill out application as completely and as soon as possible—don't wait! ALL applications must be in by December 31, 2025. There may be some areas that you feel are not as strong as you would like, it's OK, we are looking at the entire athlete including new talent!

On the application we ask for two personal references. These references can be anyone from a family member, coach, spiritual leader, community leader, or friend. They should know you very well.

Get creative with your application we like a little personality, and if you want to send more information to make your application even stronger gather everything and send it in one e-mail to application@hardmtbleague.com.

Once your application is submitted share at least one social media post, before the December 31, 2025 deadline, that starts your Hard MTB League journey. Mention in the post you have applied for the Hard MTB Qualifier in May 23, 2025

As a reminder we are looking for all around talented mountain bike riders and incredible people willing to be vulnerable and share their journey all the way to the win! You need to be able to intereact well with other riders and Hard MTB League staff and volunteers.

Be patient… The selection committee made up of seasoned professionals, league executives, and industry experts will need some time to go through all of the applications before announcing the application winners in January.

JUST SEND IT—WE WANT YOU!

Full Name

Phone

Instagram Link (Must be a clickable URL)

If selected I am able to attend the Hard MTB League training and race weeks in Boise, Idaho. May 18-23, 2026 and October 19-24, 2026.

In 30 words or less, why do you want to race in the Hard MTB League?

In 30 words or less, write your biking specific bio here.

In 30 words or less, describe your community involvement on and off the bike and why that is important to you.

Describe your most recent media projects you have been involved with and add links in the body of the text if available.

Enter a link of your best action PHOTO with you in it. (social media post is fine or you may send in a follow-up e-mail.)

Enter a link of your best action VIDEO with you in it. (social media post is fine or you may send in a follow-up e-mail.)

Enter a link with your best headshot. (you may also send in an e-mail.)

Reference 1 Full Name

Reference 1 Email

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 2 Full Name

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Phone

List your current sponsors here.

Check here if you will you be bringing an e-bike?

Check here if you are flying to the event

If you are flying to the event are you planning on bringing your e-bike, please describe how you plan to get your battery to the events, and what your bike make, model and motor is. If you need help let us know.

I understand that this is an application process and there are a limited number of spots available. This is not a contract of any kind.

Type in your signature (first and last name)

Date of Signature

Because there are limited spots available even some of the world's best riders, and the most incredible people, will not be selected. If you are not selected we encourage you to come to the events, volunteer if you can, and share your Hard MTB League journey with others, because it is not over—apply again in 2027!

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2026 Hard MTB League

Application Instructions and Form

Make sure the event dates will work with your travel and race schedule for 2026. May 18-23, 2026 and October 19-24, 2026.

Fill out application as completely and as soon as possible—don't wait! ALL applications must be in by December 31, 2025. There may be some areas that you feel are not as strong as you would like, it's OK, we are looking at the entire athlete including new talent!

On the application we ask for two personal references. These references can be anyone from a family member, coach, spiritual leader, community leader, or friend. They should know you very well.

Get creative with your application we like a little personality, and if you want to send more information to make your application even stronger gather everything and send it in one e-mail to application@hardmtbleague.com.

Once your application is submitted share at least one social media post, before the December 31, 2025 deadline, that starts your Hard MTB League journey. Mention in the post you have applied for the Hard MTB Qualifier in May 23, 2025

As a reminder we are looking for all around talented mountain bike riders and incredible people willing to be vulnerable and share their journey all the way to the win! You need to be able to intereact well with other riders and Hard MTB League staff and volunteers.

Be patient… The selection committee made up of seasoned professionals, league executives, and industry experts will need some time to go through all of the applications before announcing the application winners in January.

JUST SEND IT—WE WANT YOU!