I agree with cost being a partial barrier. BUT the likely two biggest barriers are; (i) mountain biking is Type 2 Fun, and (ii) for the amount of effort required, mountain biking is not a good way to seek your fame and fortune.
**Type 2 Fun:** No matter what style subgroup, mountain biking requires lots of physical and mental effort, pain, exhaustion and/or injuries
**Poor path to fame and fortune:** To many people, if they are going to put lots of effort into an activity, they want payback that they can display to family, friends and the general population. Mountain biking has no "Clout" outside your clique.
March 24, 2024, 8:28 a.m. - taprider
I agree with cost being a partial barrier. BUT the likely two biggest barriers are; (i) mountain biking is Type 2 Fun, and (ii) for the amount of effort required, mountain biking is not a good way to seek your fame and fortune. **Type 2 Fun:** No matter what style subgroup, mountain biking requires lots of physical and mental effort, pain, exhaustion and/or injuries **Poor path to fame and fortune:** To many people, if they are going to put lots of effort into an activity, they want payback that they can display to family, friends and the general population. Mountain biking has no "Clout" outside your clique.