Mountain Biking — HIT Recognition
HIT Recognition — Sport

Mountain Biking

Head impact detection built for the trail — protecting mountain bikers where speed, technical terrain, and hard landings are part of every ride.

Explore HIT for Mountain Biking
After the Impact

Crashes happen.
What happens next
matters.

In mountain biking, pushing limits is part of the sport.

Speed, terrain, and progression all come with risk — and when crashes happen, knowing what to do next isn't always clear. HIT provides trusted, objective data after a head impact, supporting riders, parents, and coaches in making calmer, more informed decisions.

Riders
Objective impact data to support awareness and recovery after a crash.
Parents
Clear, trusted information to support calm decisions when it matters most.
Coaches
Objective documentation to support assessment and return-to-ride decisions.
Learn how HIT supports safer decisions in mountain biking
This is a safety tool, not a performance device. HIT does not replace medical advice — always consult a qualified clinician following a significant impact.
Mountain biker after a crash — HIT Recognition
On the Trail
The Problem

Not every crash
tells the full story.

In mountain biking, riders often:

Get back up quickly
Ride on after a fall
Downplay the impact in the moment
Impacts, especially repeated ones, aren't always obvious. And in a sport where speed and progression are everything, the pressure to continue can be high.

The challenge isn't just the crash.
It's understanding what it means.

What HIT Does

Clear, objective data
after head impacts.

HIT records head impacts during riding and presents the information in a simple, accessible way. It helps indicate whether an impact falls within expected ranges and creates a record of what occurred.

This supports:
Immediate awareness after an impact
Better conversations between riders, coaches, clinicians and parents
More informed follow-up if needed
HIT does not diagnose. It supports awareness and decision-making.
Clear data after head impacts — HIT Recognition Mountain Biking
Designed for safety and smarter training — HIT Recognition Mountain Biking
Smarter Training
Safety & Performance

Knowing when to push and when to stop.

In mountain biking, performance and safety are closely linked. Repeated impacts and accumulated fatigue can affect decision-making, reaction time, and confidence on the bike.

HIT helps riders build awareness of:
Accumulated impacts over time
When enough might be enough
When to pause, reset, or step back
It's not about limiting performance — it's about supporting it for the long term.
Designed for Everyone

Simple
by design.

HIT is not a complex data dashboard — there are no:
Technical scores to interpret
Complicated reporting
Need for specialist knowledge
Riders shouldn't need to analyse data to make safer decisions.
HIT is designed to support clarity — not add complexity.
Simple by design — HIT Recognition Mountain Biking
Trusted By Athletes

Used by leading mountain bike athletes.

HIT is proud to work with riders competing at the highest level of the sport.

Ronan Dunne — HIT Recognition
Ronan Dunne 🇮🇪
Mondraker Factory Racing
Downhill
Reece Wilson — HIT Recognition
Reece Wilson 🇬🇧
AON Racing
Downhill
Harriet Harnden — HIT Recognition
Harriet Harnden 🇬🇧
AON Racing
Downhill
Sam Reynolds — HIT Recognition
Sam Reynolds 🇬🇧
AON Racing
Freeride

"The margins between a podium and a top ten can come down to fractions of a second, so I'm always looking for marginal gains. Being able to understand how my body and brain are responding during training is really valuable. HIT helps you recognise when fatigue is building and know when to stop or reset."

— Ronan Dunne, Mondraker Factory Racing
2× World Cup Winner 2× Red Bull Hardline Winner

Athletes who understand the reality of impacts — and the importance of making smarter decisions in training and competition.

HIT Connect

What does
HIT Connect
measure?

G‑Force
Linear Impact
Rotational Force
rad/s
Cumulative Impact Load
Session Total
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Impact Location
Zone Mapping

HIT Connect fits seamlessly onto your helmets, HIT headguards, headbands, and goggle straps — giving you instant clarity in every ride, tackle, fall, flip, or collision.

Compatible with
Helmets
HIT Headguards
Headbands
Goggle Straps
What HIT Connect measures — HIT Recognition Snowsports
Who It's For

Built for those riding at the edge of progression.

Supporting safer decisions from every angle.

Riders
Awareness. Confidence. Progression.
Greater awareness after crashes
Confidence in making decisions
Support for long-term progression
Parents
Reassurance. Clarity. Peace of Mind.
Reassurance after falls
Support for safer decisions
Better understanding of impacts
Coaches
Data. Guidance. Welfare.
Objective data to guide conversations
Reduced reliance on instinct alone
Support for rider welfare
Teams
Consistency. Communication. Culture.
Consistency in how impacts are understood
Better communication across riders and staff
A stronger culture of safety
The HIT Philosophy

Progression shouldn't come at the cost of uncertainty.

Mountain biking will always involve risk.

But uncertainty after a crash doesn't have to.

HIT supports a culture where riders can push limits with greater awareness of what's happening along the way.
Mountain Bike Safety

Safer riding starts with better information.

Crashes are an unavoidable part of mountain biking.

Uncertainty doesn't have to be.

01
Safety comes first — on the trail and off it
02
Decisions are informed, not rushed
03
Riders are supported to push limits with greater awareness
FAQs

Your questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about HIT in mountain biking.

No. HIT does not diagnose concussion or replace clinical assessment.

It provides objective information after a head impact, helping riders, parents, coaches and clinicians better understand what may have happened and support next-step decisions.

Mountain biking involves speed, technical terrain, and progression — which means crashes are part of the sport. After a fall, it's not always clear:

How significant the impact was
Whether it's safe to continue riding
Or whether further assessment is needed
HIT helps reduce that uncertainty by providing clear, objective context after an impact.

No. HIT does not make decisions for you.

It provides information that supports better awareness and conversations, helping riders and those around them make more informed decisions about what to do next.

HIT helps riders build awareness of accumulated impacts over time. In a sport where small margins matter, understanding when fatigue may be building can help riders:

Make smarter decisions in training
Know when to reset or rest
Support long-term progression

It's about supporting performance through better awareness — not replacing coaching or training plans.

No. HIT is designed for:

Youth riders
Amateur riders
Competitive athletes
Progression-focused riders

Anyone involved in mountain biking where head impacts are a possibility can benefit from greater awareness.

No. HIT is designed to be simple:

No complex dashboards
No technical analysis required
No specialist knowledge needed

It presents information in a way that supports clear understanding and conversation — not confusion.

After a crash, HIT provides a record of the impact that can be reviewed through the app. This supports:

Immediate awareness
Conversations with coaches or parents
Follow-up decisions if needed
It's about helping you move from guesswork to informed understanding.

Yes. HIT is designed to be worn during:

Training sessions
Practice runs
Races and competitions
Leisure laps with mates

It works in the background, recording impacts without interrupting performance.

No. HIT is designed to work alongside existing protective equipment, not replace it. It is compatible with all helmets and is designed to break away in extreme conditions to reduce any additional risk of damage.

Helmets protect against impact. HIT helps provide insight after impact.

HIT is designed specifically for the moment after impact. Rather than focusing only on data collection or prevention, it supports:

Awareness
Conversation
Decision-making

In a way that is simple, accessible, and usable in real-world riding environments.

See how we compare to other devices

HIT Connect 2.0 is designed for simplicity. With NFC tap-to-go, you can connect your device quickly and access your data through the app with minimal setup.

Clarity after an impact. HIT helps riders and those around them move from:

"It seemed fine"
to
"We understand what happened"

— supporting safer, more confident decisions in the moments that matter.
Still have questions?

We're here to help you understand how HIT fits into your riding.

Speak to the HIT team