Anneke Beerten on her years as a four-cross champion, retiring after a brain injury, and becoming a top skills coach

With Pace · Apr 28, 2025 · 1h 18m

Anneke Beerten was one of the top mountain bikers in the world for a decade, starting her career as a two-time BMX world champion before dominating the 4 cross circuit with three world titles. She’s gone through many career transitions over the years, embracing Enduro and Crankworx to earn even more accolades. In early 2020, just after finishing her best season in enduro racing, she was in a car accident that forced her to retire from racing. She spent years in rehab, moved states, and started over in Bentonville. Now, she’s one of the most sought-after skills coaches in the business.

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