Boise, Idaho — February 11, 2026

We've always said Hard MTB League is for the world's best all-around riders, and we mean that literally. So, when four-time World Champion Caroline Buchanan came into our orbit and we started talking about what we could build together, it felt like the right moment to put our money where our mouth is. We're launching international travel awards for the 2026 qualifier in Boise, because if you've got the skill and the drive, we don't want a plane ticket to be the reason you can't compete. 

Through Caroline's IGNITE program, we're offering two travel awards specifically for young riders (ages 10–19) from Australia and New Zealand one male, one female plus two additional awards open to riders of any age from outside North America. Caroline's passion for developing the next generation of athletes mirrors exactly what we're trying to build here, and we're genuinely stoked to have her on our advisory board. If you're an international rider who's been watching from afar, this is your moment applications closed February 15 but stay tuned as we grow this program.