Pinkbike’s State of the Sport Full Release

Welcome to the 2021 Pinkbike State of the Sport Survey. This anonymous survey is designed to help shed light on key issues affecting the professional field and elite competition. We surveyed the best riders in the world to hear their thoughts, ideas, concerns, and criticisms on mountain biking in 2021. We invited any rider who had finished in the Top 40 overall of their chosen discipline in either of the previous two seasons in either XC, enduro, downhill, or slopestyle & freeride, as well as notable non-competition riders and highly ranked juniors. We then published them in full and publicly. To read the introduction to the survey click here, and to see all the other currently published SOTS articles click here.

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Throughout the past week, we’ve been releasing data from our State of the Sport survey. We’ve specifically drilled down into the stories that we believe are the most interesting and impactful but the Survey covered a far wider range of topics than those we have already presented. As promised earlier in the week, below we have published the full results from the Survey. Please note, we stopped short of sharing individual responses as we promised athletes anonymity and relied on their trust to gather this data. As with other articles, any attempts to identify riders in the comments will be deleted. With that said, here are the full results of the Pinkbike State of the Sport survey.

Section 1 – Demographics

What is your gender?

Male: 121 (61.1%)
Female: 77 (38.9%)

What is your age?

Junior: 9 (4.5%)
18-20: 35 (17.7%)
21-25: 53 (26.8%)
26-30: 67 (33.8%)
31-35: 29 (14.6%)
36+: 5 (2.5%)

Which continent are you from?

Africa: 1 (0.5%)
Asia: 3 (1.5%)
Europe: 123 (62.1%)
North America: 46 (23.2%)
Oceania: 23 (11.6%)
South America: 2 (1%)

What is your primary cycling discipline?

Downhill: 71 (35.9%)
Enduro: 65 (32.8%)
Cross Country: 39 (19.7%)
Slopestyle or Freeride: 21 (10.6%)
Other: 2 (1%)

What position did you finish in the overall rankings of your primary discipline last year?

Top 5: 45 (22.7%)
Top 10: 42 (21.2%)
Top 20: 47 (23.7%)
Top 40: 24 (12.1%)
41st or higher: 15 (7.6%)
N/A: 25 (12.6%)

Section 2 – Media & Filming

How many followers do you have on your main social media account?

0-10,000: 89 (44.9%)
10,000-25,000: 47 (23.7%)
25,000-50,000: 20 (10.1%)
50,000-100,000: 25 (12.6%)
100,000-250,000: 11 (5.6%)
250,000+: 6 (3%)

Why do you use social media?

To Make Myself More Valuable to Sponsors: 171 (86.4%)
To Make Content With and For My Fans: 137 (69.2%)
I Like to Speak to My Fans Directly: 58 (29.3%)
I’m Contracted to Do So: 71 (35.9%)
To Use My Influence in the Mountain Biking Community: 86 (43.4%)
Other (answers included because they enjoy it, for inspiration and to be creative): 7 (3.5%)
(Note, multiple-choice question)

I have to make content to maintain my income

Strongly Agree: 46 (23.2%)
Agree: 81 (40.9%)
Neutral: 49 (24.7%)
Disagree: 19 (9.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (1.5%)

I enjoy making content for social media

Strongly Agree: 22 (11.1%)
Agree: 83 (41.9%)
Neutral: 71 (35.9%)
Disagree: 18 (9.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 4 (2%)

Social media reach is more important to me than traditional media coverage (e.g video on Pinkbike homepage or Photo Epic appearance)

Strongly Agree: 7 (3.5%)
Agree: 40 (20.2%)
Neutral: 87 (43.9%)
Disagree: 60 (30.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 4 (2%)

I have had to create more content because of the effects of COVID-19 on the mountain bike industry

Strongly Agree: 44 (22.2%)
Agree: 95 (48%)
Neutral: 38 (19.2%)
Disagree: 17 (8.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 4 (2%)

I have considered leaving competition to create content full time

Strongly Agree: 4 (2%)
Agree: 26 (13.2%)
Neutral: 16 (8.1%)
Disagree: 66 (33.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 85 (43.1%)

Social media has a negative impact on my mental health

Strongly Agree: 18 (9.1%)
Agree: 77 (38.9%)
Neutral: 42 (21.1%)
Disagree: 50 (25.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 11 (5.6%)

Section 3 – Home Country Support

My home country gave me an advantage compared to others

Strongly Agree: 12 (6.1%)
Agree: 45 (22.7%)
Neutral: 50 (25.3%)
Disagree: 60 (30.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 31 (15.7%)

My national governing body supports its athletes well

Strongly Agree: 5 (2.5%)
Agree: 19 (9.6%)
Neutral: 34 (17.2%)
Disagree: 67 (33.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 70 (35.4%)

It is affordable, without industry support, to compete abroad

Strongly Agree: 1 (0.5%)
Agree: 15 (7.6%)
Neutral: 30 (15.2%)
Disagree: 98 (49.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 54 (27.3%)

It’s easier for Europeans to compete at an elite level

Strongly Agree: 59 (29.9%)
Agree: 83 (42.1%)
Neutral: 30 (15.2%)
Disagree: 23 (11.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (1%)

To race in my chosen discipline, there were opportunities to get the necessary points in my home country

Strongly Agree: 7 (3.5%)
Agree: 68 (34.3%)
Neutral: 21 (10.6%)
Disagree: 58 (29.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 29 (14.6%)
This doesn’t apply to me: 15 (7.6%)

Despite opportunities to get points in my home country, I felt I had to go to another country to get the necessary points

Strongly Agree: 28 (14.1%)
Agree: 53 (26.8%)
Neutral: 34 (17.2%)
Disagree: 45 (22.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (1%)
This doesn’t apply to me: 36 (18.2%)

Section 4 – Rumeneration

Is mountain biking your sole income or do you have to have another job to support yourself?

I don’t take a wage from mountain biking: 42 (21.2%)
It’s less than 50% of my income: 27 (13.6%)
It’s more than 50% of my income: 32 (16.2%)
Full income: 97 (49%)

What were your total earnings from mountain biking last year?

0-5,000 USD: 56 (29%)
5,000-10,000 USD: 20 (10.4%)
10,000-20,000 USD: 28 (14.5%)
20,000-30,000 USD: 16 (8.3%)
30,000-40,000 USD: 14 (7.3%)
40,000-50,000 USD: 15 (7.8%)
50,000-100,000 USD: 25 (13%)
100,000-250,000 USD: 13 (6.7%)
250,000-500,000 USD: 5 (2.6%)
500,000+ USD: 1 (0.5%)

How much of your income from mountain biking comes from a guaranteed salary?

Less than 20%: 55 (28.6%)
20-40%: 12 (6.3%)
40-60%: 19 (9.9%)
60-80%: 64 (33.3%)
Around 100%: 42 (21.9%)

How much of your income from mountain biking comes from prize money?

Less than 20%: 135 (69.9%)
20-40%: 34 (17.6%)
40-60%: 7 (3.6%)
60-80%: 4 (2.1%)
Around 100%: 13 (6.7%)

How much of your income from mountain biking comes from other bonuses?

Less than 20%: 126 (65.3%)
20-40%: 44 (22.8%)
40-60%: 13 (6.7%)
60-80%: 9 (4.7%)
Around 100%: 1 (0.5%)

How much of your equipment is provided to you free of charge?

Less than 20%: 12 (6.1%)
20-40%: 13 (6.6%)
40-60%: 15 (7.6%)
60-80%: 35 (17.7%)
Around 100%: 123 (62.1%)

How much of your travel costs are paid for by your team or sponsors?

Less than 20%: 59 (29.8%)
20-40%: 9 (4.5%)
40-60%: 11 (5.6%)
60-80%: 23 (11.6%)
Around 100%: 96 (48.5%)

How much of your accommodation costs are paid for by your team or sponsors?

Less than 20%: 62 (31.3%)
20-40%: 2 (1%)
40-60%: 9 (4.5%)
60-80%: 21 (10.6%)
Around 100%: 104 (52.5%)

I rely on good race or event results for my livelihood

Strongly Agree: 39 (19.7%)
Agree: 90 (45.5%)
Neutral: 41 (20.7%)
Disagree: 21 (10.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 7 (3.5%)

I am paid fairly for what I do

Strongly Agree: 6 (3.1%)
Agree: 51 (26%)
Neutral: 54 (27.6%)
Disagree: 60 (30.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 25 (12.8%)

Which do your sponsors value most?

Good one off results in my chosen discipline: 26 (13.1%)
Consistent results in my chosen discipline: 100 (50.5%)
Media coverage from events: 7 (3.5%)
Active social media: 46 (23.2%)
One successful ‘Must Watch’ video part: 1 (0.5%)
Photography projects: 0
Regularly produced YouTube content: 3 (1.5%)
Face to face interaction with the public: 12 (6.1%)
Product testing and feedback: 3 (1.5%)

Section 5 – Physical and Mental Health Support

Enough is done to ensure rider safety at races or events

Strongly Agree: 11 (5.6%)
Agree: 80 (40.4%)
Neutral: 45 (22.7%)
Disagree: 53 (26.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 9 (4.5%)

I have felt pressure to come back early from an injury

Strongly Agree: 21 (10.6%)
Agree: 45 (22.7%)
Neutral: 50 (25.3%)
Disagree: 64 (32.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 18 (9.1%)

I am worried about the long term effects of concussions

Strongly Agree: 59 (29.8%)
Agree: 81 (40.9%)
Neutral: 40 (20.2%)
Disagree: 15 (7.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (1.5%)

Enough is done to educate riders about the harms of concussions

Strongly Agree: 4 (2%)
Agree: 45 (22.7%)
Neutral: 42 (21.2%)
Disagree: 89 (44.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 18 (9.1%)

I would be adequately financially supported in a case of a serious injury

Strongly Agree: 9 (4.5%)
Agree: 45 (22.7%)
Neutral: 42 (21.2%)
Disagree: 62 (31.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 40 (20.2%)

I take out private insurance of some kind in case of injury or loss of earnings

Agree: 140 (71.1%)
Disagree: 57 (28.9%)

There are enough measures in place at events to make me feel safe enough to push my limits

Strongly Agree:11 (5.6%)
Agree: 89 (44.9%)
Neutral: 66 (33.3%)
Disagree: 28 (14.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 4 (2%)

All venues have adequate accident response

Strongly Agree: 4 (2%)
Agree: 45 (22.7%)
Neutral: 57 (28.8%)
Disagree: 70 (35.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 22 (11.1%)

I felt safe racing or competing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Strongly Agree: 27 (13.8%)
Agree: 83 (42.6%)
Neutral: 36 (18.5%)
Disagree: 19 (9.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 9 (4.6%)
I did not race or compete during the COVID-19 pandemic: 21 (10.8%)

Section 6 – Opportunities and Equality

How much do you feel you have been taken advantage of in contract negotiations?

Not at all: 32 (16.5%)
A little bit: 79 (40.7%)
Significantly: 56 (28.9%)
Very badly: 20 (10.3%)
Extremely badly: 7 (3.6%)

During contract negotiations, I had a good idea of my own value compared to my peers

Strongly Agree: 10 (5.1%)
Agree: 71 (36.4%)
Neutral: 48 (24.6%)
Disagree: 50 (25.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 16 (8.2%)

Speaking English significantly benefits a rider financially

Strongly Agree: 60 (30.5%)
Agree: 91 (46.2%)
Neutral: 43 (21.8%)
Disagree: 3 (1.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

eMTBs have a place in the competitive mountain biking scene.

Strongly Agree: 19 (9.7%)
Agree: 72 (36.7%)
Neutral: 54 (27.6%)
Disagree: 30 (15.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 21 (10.7%)

I have witnessed or experienced sexism or sexist language at an event

Strongly Agree: 22 (11.2%)
Agree: 48 (24.5%)
Neutral: 45 (23%)
Disagree: 49 (25%)
Strongly Disagree: 32 (16.3%)

I have witnessed or experienced racism or racist language at an event

Strongly Agree: 8 (4.1%)
Agree: 28 (14.4%)
Neutral: 36 (18.5%)
Disagree: 78 (40%)
Strongly Disagree: 45 (23.1%)

I have witnessed or experienced homophobia or homophobic language at an event

Strongly Agree: 11 (5.6%)
Agree: 20 (10.2%)
Neutral: 47 (24%)
Disagree: 75 (38.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 43 (21.9%)

I have witnessed or experienced transphobia or transphobic language at an event

Strongly Agree: 16 (8.2%)
Agree: 35 (17.9%)
Neutral: 43 (21.9%)
Disagree: 62 (31.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 40 (20.4%)

Section 7 – Women’s Section

I have experienced sexism in the sport of mountain biking

Strongly Agree: 27 (35.1%)
Agree: 22 (28.6%)
Neutral: 11 (14.3%)
Disagree: 14 (18.2%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (3.9%)

There is a gender pay gap in mountain biking

Strongly Agree: 41 (53.2%)
Agree: 23 (29.9%)
Neutral: 9 (11.7%)
Disagree: 3 (3.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 1 (1.3%)

I would support legislation to diversify the professional field. Ie. an elite UCI trade team must have at least 2 of the following: a male, a female and a junior

Strongly Agree: 32 (41.6%)
Agree: 26 (33.8%)
Neutral: 12 (15.6%)
Disagree: 5 (6.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (2.6%)

The course should be the same, irrespective of gender

Strongly Agree: 41 (53.2%)
Agree: 25 (32.5%)
Neutral: 8 (10.4%)
Disagree: 3 (3.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Section 7 -Junior/Under21/Under 23 Section

I’m happy with the current rules around the junior/U21/U23 to elite transition

Strongly Agree: 2 (6.7%)
Agree: 20 (66.7%)
Neutral: 2 (6.7%)
Disagree: 3 (10%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (10%)

Such a defined transition between junior/U21/U23 and elite makes racing harder for younger riders

Strongly Agree: 6 (20%)
Agree: 12 (40%)
Neutral: 3 (10%)
Disagree: 9 (30%)

There’s appropriate financial aid for juniors/U21 riders/U23 riders

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 2 (6.7%)
Neutral: 4 (13.3%)
Disagree: 8 (26.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 16 (53.3%)

What proportion of your total expense comes from sponsors?

Less than 20%: 8 (27.6%)
20%-40%: 2 (6.9%)
40%-60%: 1 (3.4%)
60%-80%: 7 (24.1%)
80%-99%: 5 (17.2%)
100%: 6 (20.7%)

Section 8 – World Cup Downhill

How many men should qualify for Elite World Cup finals?

20 or fewer: 0
20-40: 4 (4.8%)
20-60: 4 (4.8%)
It should stay at 60: 29 (34.9%)
60-80: 44 (53%)
80+: 2 (2.4%)

How many women should qualify for Elite World Cup finals?

10 or fewer: 2 (2.4%)
10-15: 10 (12%)
It should sat at 15: 16 (19.3%)
15-20: 37 (44.6%)
20+: 18 (21.7%)

If my national series was more prestigious or better funded, I would rather attend that

Strongly Agree: 19 (22.9%)
Agree: 14 (16.9%)
Neutral: 23 (27.7%)
Disagree: 21 (25.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 6 (7.2%)

The current protected rider system ensures fairer racing

Strongly Agree: 4 (4.8%)
Agree: 34 (41%)
Neutral: 20 (24.1%)
Disagree: 16 (19.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 9 (10.8%)

I like the current weekend practice schedule

Strongly Agree: 4 (4.9%)
Agree: 43 (52.4%)
Neutral: 13 (15.9%)
Disagree: 14 (17.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 8 (9.8%)

I think bikes should be more regulated

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 16 (19.3%)
Neutral: 28 (33.7%)
Disagree: 32 (38.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 7 (8.4%)

Skinsuits should be allowed at World Cup level

Strongly Agree: 1 (1.2%)
Agree: 5 (6%)
Neutral: 20 (24.1%)
Disagree: 22 (26.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 35 (42.2%)

There should be double headers in coming seasons

Strongly Agree: 23 (27.7%)
Agree: 28 (33.7%)
Neutral: 14 (16.9%)
Disagree: 12 (14.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 6 (7.2%)

The current UCI points allocation system is fair

Strongly Agree: 1 (1.2%)
Agree: 24 (28.9%)
Neutral: 33 (39.8%)
Disagree: 14 (16.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 11 (13.3%)

A venue shouldn’t hold a race on the same, largely unchanged track, year after year

Strongly Agree: 21 (25.3%)
Agree: 25 (30.1%)
Neutral: 16 (19.3%)
Disagree: 16 (19.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 5 (6%)

Performance enhancing drugs are a problem in downhill racing

Strongly Agree: 2 (2.4%)
Agree: 8 (9.6%)
Neutral: 24 (28.9%)
Disagree: 41 (49.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 8 (9.6%)

“Mechanical doping”, using a hidden electric motor, is a problem in downhill racing

Strongly Agree: 2 (2.4%)
Agree: 3 (3.6%)
Neutral: 7 (8.4%)
Disagree: 38 (45.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 33 (39.8%)

The racing is, in general, fair and honest

Strongly Agree: 26 (31.3%)
Agree: 47 (56.6%)
Neutral: 8 (9.6%)
Disagree: 2 (2.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Section 8 – The Enduro World Series

Enough practice time is allocated at enduro events

Strongly Agree: 10 (14.3%)
Agree: 52 (74.3%)
Neutral: 4 (5.7%)
Disagree: 4 (5.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Enduro racing should be totally blind

Strongly Agree: 3 (4.3%)
Agree: 5 (7.1%)
Neutral: 9 (12.9%)
Disagree: 26 (37.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 27 (38.6%)

Shuttling should be allowed in training for enduro events

Strongly Agree: 6 (8.6%)
Agree: 31 (44.3%)
Neutral: 18 (25.7%)
Disagree: 9 (12.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 6 (8.6%)

The races, in general, should involve more shuttling and chairlifts

Strongly Agree: 9 (12.9%)
Agree: 14 (20%)
Neutral: 15 (21.4%)
Disagree: 23 (32.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 9 (12.9%)

I am concerned that riders who live nearer to a race venue get more track time and, as a consequence, get an advantage

Strongly Agree: 10 (14.3%)
Agree: 40 (57.1%)
Neutral: 11 (15.7%)
Disagree: 7 (10%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (2.9%)

The choice of a full or open face helmet should be down to rider discretion

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 4 (5.7%)
Neutral: 4 (5.7%)
Disagree: 39 (55.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 23 (32.9%)

Penalties are fair and consistently applied

Strongly Agree: 2 (2.9%)
Agree: 20 (29%)
Neutral: 15 (21.7%)
Disagree: 24 (34.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 8 (11.6%)

I think bikes should be more regulated

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 6 (8.7%)
Neutral: 22 (31.9%)
Disagree: 34 (49.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 7 (10.1%)

The current points system is fair

Strongly Agree: 1 (1.4%)
Agree: 45 (64.3%)
Neutral: 14 (20%)
Disagree: 10 (14.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Performance enhancing drugs are a problem in enduro racing

Strongly Agree: 2 (2.9%)
Agree: 32 (46.4%)
Neutral: 17 (24.6%)
Disagree: 16 (23.2%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (2.9%)

“Mechanical doping”, using a hidden electric motor, is a problem in enduro racing

Strongly Agree: 2 (2.9%)
Agree: 1 (1.4%)
Neutral: 14 (20.3%)
Disagree: 44 (63.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 8 (11.6%)

The racing is, in general, fair and honest

Strongly Agree: 6 (8.6%)
Agree: 50 (71.4%)
Neutral: 12 (17.1%)
Disagree: 2 (2.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Section 8 – World Cup Cross Country

What is your preferred style of racing?

XCO: 35 (97.2%)
XCE: 0
XCC: 0
Marathon: 1 (2.8%)
Other: 0

I enjoy racing all the different race distances

Strongly Agree: 12 (33.3%)
Agree: 17 (47.2%)
Neutral: 2 (5.6%)
Disagree: 3 (8.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (5.6%)

I like the current weekend practice & race schedule

Strongly Agree: 5 (13.9%)
Agree: 17 (47.2%)
Neutral: 6 (16.7%)
Disagree: 6 (16.7%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (5.6%)

I wish the XCO and XCC courses were more technical

Strongly Agree: 2 (5.6%)
Agree: 8 (22.2%)
Neutral: 12 (33.3%)
Disagree: 7 (19.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 7 (19.4%)

I wish the XCO races were longer

Strongly Agree: 4 (11.1%)
Agree: 4 (11.1%)
Neutral: 11 (30.6%)
Disagree: 14 (38.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (8.3%)

The uncertainty around the Tokyo Olympic Games has had a negative impact upon my training

Strongly Agree: 2 (5.6%)
Agree: 9 (25%)
Neutral: 16 (44.4%)
Disagree: 7 (19.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (5.6%)

The uncertainty around the Tokyo Olympic Games has affected me financially

Strongly Agree: 3 (8.6%)
Agree: 10 (28.6%)
Neutral: 10 (28.6%)
Disagree: 10 (28.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (5.7%)

I support the Tokyo Olympic Games being held in 2021

Strongly Agree: 21 (58.3%)
Agree: 9 (25%)
Neutral: 3 (8.3%)
Disagree: 2 (5.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 1 (2.8%)

I think bikes should be more regulated

Strongly Agree: 8 (22.2%)
Agree: 3 (8.3%)
Neutral: 14 (38.9%)
Disagree: 9 (25%)
Strongly Disagree: 2 (5.6%)

“Mechanical doping”, using a hidden electric motor, is a problem in XC racing

Strongly Agree: 3 (8.3%)
Agree: 1 (2.8%)
Neutral: 19 (52.8%)
Disagree: 5 (13.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 8 (22.2%)

Performance enhancing drugs are a problem in XC racing

Strongly Agree: 3 (8.3%)
Agree: 10 (27.8%)
Neutral: 14 (38.9%)
Disagree: 3 (8.3%)
Strongly Disagree: 6 (16.7%)

The racing is, in general, fair and honest

Strongly Agree: 9 (25%)
Agree: 18 (50%)
Neutral: 4 (11.1%)
Disagree: 5 (13.9%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Section 8 – Slopestyle & Freeride

What is your preferred style of event?

Competitive dirt jump and slopestyle: 9 (40.9%)
Competitive freeride and big mountain: 3 (13.6%)
Non-competitive dirt jump and slopestyle: 0
Non-competitive freeride and big mountain: 10 (45.5%)
I don’t take part in many events, I focus on media and videos: 0

In general, the courses at FMB events are well designed

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 6 (27.3%)
Neutral: 9 (40.9%)
Disagree: 7 (31.8%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

At an FMB event, there is typically enough time allocated for practice

Strongly Agree: 2 (9.1%)
Agree: 3 (13.6%)
Neutral: 14 (63.6%)
Disagree: 3 (13.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

In general, judges score riders fairly at slopestyle and freeride events.

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 10 (45.5%)
Neutral: 11 (50%)
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree:1 (4.5%)

The choice of a full or open face helmet should be down to rider discretion

Strongly Agree: 1 (4.5%)
Agree: 13 (59.1%)
Neutral: 4 (18.2%)
Disagree: 3 (13.6%)
Strongly Disagree: 1 (4.5%)

I have felt pressure to drop in at an event despite not being comfortable with the conditions

Strongly Agree: 10 (45.5%)
Agree: 4 (18.2%)
Neutral: 6 (27.3%)
Disagree: 2 (9.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 0

Rampage should include labour intensive, man-made features

Strongly Agree: 4 (18.2%)
Agree: 7 (31.8%)
Neutral: 6 (27.3%)
Disagree: 2 (9.1%)
Strongly Disagree: 3 (13.6%)

Performance enhancing drugs are a problem in slopestyle and freeride

Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 2 (9.1%)
Neutral: 6 (27.3%)
Disagree: 8 (36.4%)
Strongly Disagree: 6 (27.3%)

Competitive events are, in general, fair and honest

Strongly Agree: 3 (13.6%)
Agree: 8 (36.4%)
Neutral: 9 (40.9%)
Disagree: 1 (4.5%)
Strongly Disagree: 1 (4.5%)

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