Join the Moore Creek MTB Girls Clinic for a mountain bike skills clinic focused on building confidence, improving technical skills, and strengthening mindset through supportive coaching and guided trail sessions.
More North Bay Area California families are discovering why Ross Valley Mountain Bike Camp is becoming one of Marin’s favorite summer experiences for kids ages 7–14. From confidence-building and trail skills to friendships, adventure, and unforgettable rides, this camp helps young riders grow both on and off the bike this summer
Mountain biking summer camps help kids build confidence, strength, resilience, and real friendships while staying active outdoors. Beyond learning bike skills, children develop healthy habits, emotional wellness, and a stronger belief in themselves — all while having fun and exploring nature.
Join Liz Donahey and MTB Girls Ride Club to ride the best Monterey mountain bike trails at Fort Ord National Monument, building confidence, control, and flow on a guided, hands-on experience designed for beginner to intermediate women ready to get stronger and ride fearlessly. Limited spots available. Register now: https://vev.co/mtb-girls-ride-club-santa-rosa
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.
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.
MTB Girls Magazine celebrates the Top 10 female riders of all time at the Downieville Classic, including legends like Katerina Nash—who also stars on our September cover. With editor-in-chief Liz Donahey racing her first Classic, this piece honors the legacy, grit, and sisterhood of one of mountain biking’s most iconic events.
From local Dirt Crits to World Cup podiums, Vida Lopez de San Roman is proving she's one of the fiercest young talents in cycling. The 18-year-old from Sebastopol has claimed national titles in both cyclocross and mountain biking—and helped Team USA win gold at the World MTB Championships in Andorra.
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.
Discover the inspiring women photographers featured in the 2025 Crankworx Whistler Deep Summer Showcase. Meet Natalie Carriere and Taylen Louise as they capture the soul of mountain biking through powerful, inclusive storytelling.
