Marathon mountain bike races, often referred to as cross-country marathon (XCM), are a very demanding form of mountain bike racing covering at least 40 kilometres (25 miles) usually in mountainous terrain. Events held in Europe are typically just a little longer than the average cross country mountain bike race.

What is XCM racing? XCM stands for “cross country marathon” and refers to races held on longer courses, totaling 60 to 160 kilometers. XCM events are one-day races, but if ultra-endurance racing is your thing, you might also enjoy cross country stage races.

XCM race bikes are very similar to XCO race bikes with the same blend of efficiency, lightweight and confident descending all being necessary requirements. Full suspension rules the XCM roost with 100-120mm of suspension travel and 29in wheels being the standard.

2021年11月17日 · Marathon (XCM), ultra-endurance, and stage racing. The long-lap courses that XC started with are now called “marathons,” and they can go on for days. A typical marathon course rolls through 50+ miles of trails and dirt roads with plenty of 100-mile routes to choose from for folks who can train that much.

Following last year’s competition in Glentress – part of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships held across Scotland (Great Britain) – and the 2022 edition in Haderslev, Denmark, the 2024 event moves away from Europe: the racing in Snowshoe, West Virginia, will take place on 22 September.

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XC racing exists in four main formats: XCE (Cross-Country eliminator), XCO (Cross-Country Olympic), XCC (Cross-Country Short Circuit) and XCM (Cross-Country Marathon). A discipline where the top two riders advance to the next round and the other two riders are eliminated. Each race has a maximum duration of 60 seconds.

Unlike downhill or enduro racing, modern Olympic cross-country racing (often known as XCO) is a mass start event, where riders complete laps of a track. This is perfect for spectators, or any...

The XCM stands for cross-country marathon mountain bike races. As the name suggests, these are ultra long races, and historically have generally been between 60 and 120 km long. But recent initiatives to standardize race conditions have seen organizers make their events 100 km long.

Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) is a long-distance discipline, much more extensive than XCO. XCM races cover distances of 80 to 160 kilometers, requiring riders to pedal for several hours. The courses can vary, including arduous climbs, technical sections, and fast descents.