Manon Carpenter Ep2: Is mountain biking sustainable?

Manon Carpenter is BACK for part 2!
On this episode Manon Carpenter talks about life after retiring from downhill racing. Manon talks about heading off to study geology at University and finding an interest in sustainability both on and off the trails. Manon shares information about why mountain biking was behind other outdoor sports in discussing climate change, how riders can be more responsible trail users, what brands can do to support trails, land issues, trail advocacy and her role as an ambassador across various organisations.

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