Introducing the Hard MTB League
The Hard MTB League was born from a desire to answer a single, defining question in the mountain bike world: Who is the best all-around rider on the planet? Created by professional rider and filmmaker Braydon Bringhurst, the league was founded to fill a glaring void in the sport. While traditional competitions demand specialization that separates riders into strict categories like Downhill, Enduro, or Cross-Country—the Hard MTB League was built to celebrate versatility. Bringhurst, known for his unique background in both explosive track-and-field events and technical climbing on a mountain bike, envisioned a format that would test the full spectrum of a rider's ability, and provide the athletes with the support, common in other sports, to reach their full potential.
"Our aim is to become the heartbeat of mountain biking—where inspiration sparks evolution and celebration unites us all. ... It’s about the human experience—the grit, the stories, and the why behind every ride. The modern trail bike and e-bike are remarkably capable machines. The bikes and riders deserve to be showcased in a spectator-friendly way that doesn't currently exist. Hard MTB League will fill this void. We are on a mission to create the next evolution of mountain bike competition." - Braydon Bringhurst
Adam Pishl
Investor & Chairman
Co-founder of multi-billion dollar publicly traded renewable energy company. Passionate mountain bike rider and trail builder.
Scott Hart
Marketing & Brand
Founded Decline Magazine, led media for Red Bull Rampage, and created content for top brands like WD-40, SRAM, Canyon, and 100Percent.
Kirk Cheney
Legal
Chief Counsel for a NASDAQ healthcare firm, managing litigation and negotiating contracts and acquisitions worth hundreds of millions.
Greg Montgomery
Coaching
Organizational psychologist and operations research specialist. Expert in consumer psychology and human behavior within organizations.
Rob Hollerman
Track Design
Leads Boise’s IMBA-recognized trail system, earning national recognition for sustainable, innovative trail design and construction.
Caroline Buchanan
Professional Athlete I Board Member
Eight-time BMX and mountain bike world champion, two-time Olympian. First woman to land a front flip to dirt. Australian cycling legend across multiple disciplines. She is an incredible coach, mentor and philanthropist.
Mitch Ropelato
Professional Athlete I Board Member
Two-time King of Crankworx champion, US Enduro National Champion, and EWS podium contender. Known for exceptional bike handling skills across pump tracks, downhill, and enduro racing worldwide.
Rachel Strait
Promoter Athlete I Board Member
Professional enduro racer, two-time North American Enduro Series runner-up, Junior Expert Cross-Country National Champion and event series promoter. Married to Kyle Strait, she balances elite racing with pro motherhood.
Taylor Sage
Professional Filmer I Board Member
With roots in professional riding, Taylor Sage brings unmatched authenticity to his film work—offering a visionary’s perspective that captures not just where the sport is, but where it should go.
