ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2026
"A community unlike anything I've ever been a part of": women mountain bikers' experiences of social support.
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Introduction: Mountain biking is a male-dominated action sport with differences in engagement reported between men and women. Motivation to participate in action sports like mountain biking is influenced by social aspects, including social support. The role of social support within action sports has received little attention and is not fully understood. One model that may guide our understanding of social support in this context is the Methods: Twenty-two women mountain bikers (ages 29-61) participated in semi-structured virtual interviews lasting on average 51 min. Participants had varying mountain bike experience (beginner to expert) and were all from North America. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was used to identify the main themes reflecting the women's experiences. Results: Participants described mountain biking as "a community building sport," with two main themes and a third minor theme identified. Within the theme of the Discussion: Overall, the findings emphasize the need to foster a supportive community for women mountain bikers.
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