Why Training for a MTB Relay Race Could Be Your Best Move This Season

Choose an event, rally your friends, and let’s get you race-day ready.

If you’ve been riding for a while but aren’t quite sure what your next goal should be, here’s a fun idea: pick a race, gather your friends, and commit to it together.

And I’m not talking about chasing podiums or stressing over lap times (unless you want to). I’m talking about setting a challenge that’ll motivate you to ride more, practice your skills, and have a great time along the way.

One of the best places to start? A mountain bike relay race.

Why Relay Races Are Perfect for Riders Like You

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or someone who’s just finding your groove, relay races are one of the most beginner-friendly, low-pressure ways to dip your toes into the race scene.

Events like Pulse Racing’s Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay, the Summer Epic 8 Hour, or the Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay are what I’d call “grassroots fun.”

You can choose to race solo, as a pair, or as part of a team. That means you can make it as hard… or as social… as you want it to be. Some teams treat it like a full-day riding party at the race venue, taking turns riding a lap, cheering each other on, and hanging out in between.

The Bonus: Built-In Motivation to Ride and Train

Once you have that date on the calendar, something shifts.

You’ll find yourself more motivated to get out for regular rides, start pushing your pace a little, and maybe, finally, work on those skills you’ve been meaning to improve.

Plus, showing up to the start line feeling prepared is a pretty awesome feeling.

That’s where we come in.

Private Lessons: 100% Tailored to You and Your Race Goals

Our private mountain bike lessons are tailored to your specific needs.

If race prep is your goal, we can focus on precisely what will help you most:

✅ How to pace yourself for multiple laps

 ✅ Strategies for passing (and being passed) on course

 ✅ Riding faster and smoother through corners and technical sections

 ✅ Managing race-day nerves

 ✅ And whatever else you want to work on to show up feeling confident and ready

Whether it’s your first time racing or you want to sharpen up for a stronger performance this year, we’ll tailor the session to help you get there.

So here’s your challenge:

 Pick an event. Put it on the calendar. Rally your friends.

 Then book a private session with us, and let’s get you ready to crush it.

👉 Book your private lessons HERE.

👉 Find out more about Pulse Racing's upcoming events HERE.