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ELANCOURT, France — Mountain biking was largely born in the United States, when its pioneers would go on long, meandering treks through the high Colorado mountains. Yet the Americans have just two bronze medals in seven Summer Olympics, frequently finishing far behind European nations such as Switzerland. But changes to the sport's structure in the U.S., coupled with a some bright young talents, could soon be changing those fortunes. The team of Riley Amos and Christopher Blevins on the men's side and Haley Batten and Savilia Blunk on the women's side have a legitimate chance to stand on the podium at the Paris Games on Sunday and Monday.
