Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Sonoma County with craft beer, live music, outdoor fun, and a community raffle at Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park, all supporting trail restoration and programs at Trione-Annadel State Park.
There are moments in life when everything begins to shift. After heartbreak, healing, and major life changes, I found myself returning to the same lesson mountain biking has taught me for years: you fall, you recover, and eventually you ride again. As I prepare for my first enduro race alone, I’m learning what it truly means to become my own partner, trust my own strength, and keep moving forward through every switchback life throws my way.
Abigail Snyder of Ride Fierce Racing embodies a new era in mountain biking—one where community, courage, and consistency matter just as much as competition. Her journey, rooted in connection rather than dominance, reflects a broader shift as more women enter the sport and reshape its culture. By showing up, supporting others, and embracing progression over perfection, Abigail is helping create spaces where confidence can grow and more riders feel they truly belong on the trails.
The 8 Degree flat floating pedal introduces a third option between flat and clipless systems, combining the freedom of a flat pedal with controlled rotational movement. Designed to follow the body’s natural foot motion, it aims to reduce joint strain, improve comfort, and boost confidence on technical terrain while still allowing instant foot release.
At the 2025 Marinduro in Marin County, Gabby Huffman won the Pro E-Bike category while also highlighting a bigger shift in mountain biking culture. Beyond racing, she works with NICA and Marin Trail Stewards to grow the sport and improve access, especially for women riders.
Experience seven unforgettable days in the Swiss Alps with Ladies All Ride, where epic mountain biking meets stunning alpine scenery. Ride iconic trails through Graubünden with expert coaches, enjoy the perfect balance of lift-assisted descents and rewarding climbs, and unwind each evening with great food, new friends, and breathtaking views in charming Flims.
Each year, the iconic Downieville Classic brings together mountain bikers from around the globe, but in recent years it has become a powerful platform for women and girl racers—thanks to a collective shift in attitude, purposeful initiatives by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS), and a force of inspiring athletes carving new paths.
MTB Girls contributor Mack Lambert was at the 2025 Red Bull Joyride in Whistler, where women’s slopestyle proved it belongs on the sport’s biggest stage. Alma Wiggberg defended her crown with a flawless 91.4-point run, Robin Goomes sent massive flips into second, and Shealen Reno earned her first Joyride podium in third. The contest embodied “Go Bigger, Land Louder” and confirmed that women’s freeride is no longer an exhibition, it’s a headline competition shaping mountain biking’s future.
Each year, the iconic Downieville Classic brings together mountain bikers from around the globe, but in recent years it has become a powerful platform for women and girl racers—thanks to a collective shift in attitude, purposeful initiatives by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS), and a force of inspiring athletes carving new paths.
Built for real riders, Kaden women’s mountain bike apparel blends fit, function, and trail-tested style, discover how founder Chelsea Camarata is redefining women’s mountain bike gear with purpose and sustainability.
Heidi Yakowski’s bold leadership has transformed Moxie Cycling from a pioneering women’s apparel brand into a powerful movement for inclusive, sustainable, and performance-driven cycling gear.
Heidi Yakowski’s bold leadership has transformed Moxie Cycling from a pioneering women’s apparel brand into a powerful movement for inclusive, sustainable, and performance-driven cycling gear.
