Mountain Cross (MTNX) was officially recognised in late 2001 as a branch of mountain biking. Also called 4X (pronounced four cross), the race format was introduced as one of the official events of the World Cup MTB Series in 2002 and has since become one of the most exciting forms of mountain biking.
In competition mode, four riders leave the start gate to fight for the best line down the course, bumping and grinding over jumps to maintain their positions in the four-man pack. This race is all about technical ability and power. The fourth rider is eliminated and the riders in first and second go to the next round, while the third place rider may get a second chance in a repechage race. The winner chooses his start gate at the beginning of the next round, with second choice going to the second placed rider, and so forth until all riders are ready at the start gate.
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