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RIP Charlie Cunningham

Mountain bike pioneer Charlie Cunningham has passed away at the age of 78. A bike accident in 2015 resulted in a serious head injury, and in recent years he’d been living in a care facility in California. Charlie was a true pioneer of the sport, and many of his technical innovations paved the way for today’s modern mountain bikes.

Mountain Bike Pioneer Charlie Cunningham Passes Away - Pinkbike

Mountain biking wouldn’t be where it is today without Charlie’s influence.

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June 4, 2026

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