You trained. You booked the time off. You refreshed the registration page. And you didn’t get in.
This week we’re diving into lottery-based race entry systems and why they exist, who they actually benefit, and whether they’re helping or hurting the sport. From high-demand MTB events to bucket-list endurance races, we unpack fairness, access, community impact, and what it feels like when your season hinges on random selection.

Is the lottery the best bad option? Or is there a better way?