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Wheels of Change: Women Who Moved America by Bike (Quiz)
Report to the start line! We're calling on everyone who's ever ridden a bike (or has aspired to) to ignite their competitive spirit with this little quiz about cycling history — specifically how women impacted cycling history in the U.S. Read More... -
Where we ride: Boyce Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Our “Where we ride” series highlights some of the incredible Little Bellas venues across the country. This time we’re going to Boyce Park, a county park just northeast of Pittsburgh, Penn. Come along! Read More... -
Learn the ego-free art of cutting through clutter with Maggie Lee
For anyone who struggles with getting organized in their lives (maybe that's you?), Maggie Lee leads you out of the virtual woods and down a path toward greater peace of mind. Read More... -
Where we ride: mountain biking with kids in Columbia, Tenn.
“Fun” and “safe” don’t always lock arms when it comes to choosing where to ride — especially with kids. We wanted to highlight some of the “must have” venue features for each Little Bellas program. Read More... -
Welcome to the Little Bellas Family!
Nearly 100 programs across the country have demonstrated that getting more girls on bikes is important to a healthy society. Meet our newest additions for 2026! Read More... -
Here are our rituals, what are yours?
What is a ritual? When is a ritual a habit? To help us get to the heart of these questions, we asked our regional specialists what their rituals are. Maybe you have some of the same ones? Let's find out! Read More... -
Why you should listen to Martha Flynn
Martha Flynn is — in a word — tectonic. The impact she's had on Little Bellas during the past 10 years has rippled across the upper Midwest and beyond. Martha is involved in virtually every program, here's how... Read More... -
Jade Fernandez talks about mountain biking (and belonging)
Jade Fernandez helped grow the Little Bellas chapter in Athens, Georgia into a successful program. Now she's a regional support specialist with ideas to evolve Little Bellas even more. Read More... -
Pro advice: Anna Olesen Gives as Much as She Takes
Anna Olesen learned about Little Bellas from some of the pro racers she follows. Now she's the one setting an example for future mountain bikers. Read More... -
Little Bellas adds seven new programs for 2025!
Did you know that our general goal is to “get more girls on bikes,” and you know what? Thanks to you, it’s working! Read More... -
Santa Cruz Little Bellas Lead Does R3; Convinces Others to Run from Stereotypes
The “Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim,” or R3, crosses the Grand Canyon twice and is a bucket list item for many runners. Sara Rauch, the Santa Cruz Little Bellas lead, recruited five other women to run and hike the R3 this past October. Read More... -
Meet our 2024 Pro Ambassadors!
A Little Bellas Pro Ambassador isn’t only an agent of sport, she’s a diver in a deep talent pool who surfaces to tell us that there’s way more to becoming a pro than results. Meet our 2024 Pro Ambassadors! Read More... -
“You belong” — Youth United in Park City Gives Girls Access to Mt Biking
No one should be denied access to mountain biking. Youth United in Park City, Utah is making sure that doesn't happen. Read More... -
Philly Little Bellas Parents & Partners Ride
Looking for something to do while your Little Bella is off riding? Find out what Philly does in this guest post by Elisabeth Reinkordt. Read More... -
Little Bellas comes to Columbia, Tennessee
Welcome to the newest Little Bellas program starting Sunday, April 14 at Chickasaw Trace Park in Columbia, Tenn.! Read More... -
How Did Gear Up Get Started?
The perceived cost of a sport like mountain biking can be so discouraging that many would-be participants whistle themselves out of the eligibility pool even before trying to dive in. Read More... -
Renewable energy: Little Bellas who become junior mentors
Little Bellas are almost quite literally setting the pace for their generation. Find out what's one source of their strength Read More... -
930 (s)miles for Little Bellas
Avery, Carol, Jill, and Liz – the Four Feisty Femmes – know something that our Little Bellas don’t…and we couldn’t be happier. If you believe that girls deserve an equal chance in sports, keep reading... Read More... -
5 magic words: “Let’s go for a ride”
Is mountain biking scary, competitive, or overwhelming for your kiddo? It's not all that for Little Bellas (heck, it's not even the point of LB), read on to find out why. Read More... -
Mt bike season is here – time for a safety bike check!
Before we throw a leg over our bikes every spring, we do a safety bike check. It's a nifty little ritual to get into before every ride and it can spare you big problems down the road (or trail). Click the link to watch our video! Read More... -
4 simple bike adjustments to improve safety (and stoke!)
Whether it's a new or used bike, getting on a bigger bike can be scary for young riders. Reduce the fear factor by making some adjustments, here's how... Read More... -
Little Bellas Registration – there’s always room for improvement!
Little Bellas has improved its registration process to make it easier and more fair to get your Bellas signed up for programs. Read More... -
Let’s talk water with Little Bellas’ Elysar Naja and CamelBak
Did you know that drinking water is the only public utility that’s consumed? You'll be happy to know that Little Bellas' Elysar Naja is making sure it's safe! Read More... -
Little Bellas Rooted by Chance
This guest post by professional writer, Taneika Duhaney, captures what it means to mentor on mountain bikes. Mentors are everything to Little Bellas, keep reading... Read More... -
Katharine Ogden, longtime Little Bellas superstar, is retiring from pro skiing
If there were medals for modesty and humility, Katharine Ogden would have a trophy case full. She's brought more to Little Bellas than athletic prowess, read on... Read More... -
Outride Announces Grant Recipients: Little Bellas Philadelphia
Little Bellas Philadelphia is excited to announce that they have been awarded a $10,000 matching grant from the Outride Foundation – that’s a grand total of $20,000 towards getting more girls on bikes in the Philadelphia region! Read More... -
Boston area adds second Little Bellas program: welcome Walpole!
If you can’t come to us, then we’ll go to you – or that’s the idea behind the newest Little Bellas program in the Boston area... Read More... -
Former Little Bella Brings the Program to Bozeman
When the student becomes the teacher, empathy and encouragement come naturally. Little Bellas made such an impact on Abby Grab, she brought it to Bozeman, Montana. Read More... -
Family night in Augusta, Kansas sparks Little Bellas program
Each Thursday night near Augusta, Kansas, families, friends, and newcomers get together at Santa Fe Lake to play around on the trails there. Not everyone goes to ride but they do bring bikes, which gave Amber Simon an idea... Read More... -
Little Bellas goes to the city
Think you need mountains to mountain bike? If you’re in Saint Paul, Minnesota, you don’t even need to leave the city to put wheels to dirt (or grass)! Read More... -
Welcome Chequamegon Area, Wisconsin!
When opportunity knocks, you answer, right? So hello there Chequamegon area, Wisconsin, Little Bellas is coming knocking this May! Read More... -
Little Bellas heads “up nort” to Rhinelander, Wisc.
9,000 years ago no one was thinking about getting more girls on bikes in Rhinelander, Wisconsin but the Ice Age left behind the perfect setting to bring Little Bellas there in 2022. Read More... -
And you thought Little Bellas was all fun and games
Little Bellas teaches without teaching and mountain bikes without mountains. How do we do it? Click on the link Read More... -
Registration Process Update!
Little Bellas has created a new registration process to make it easier and more fair to get your Bellas signed up for programs. Read More... -
All-access: how Little Bellas has been breaking down barriers to cycling
At Little Bellas, we believe in providing equal opportunity for all female-identifying participants. Here's how we break down barriers to cycling. Read More... -
How we transform “not yet” riders into mountain bikers
Getting more girls on bikes starts with inspiring them to believe that they can ride a bike. Here's how we do that. Read More... -
Women’s Olympic Bike and Tri Racing: Who to Watch
We are thrilled that six of our Little Bellas Pro Ambassadors are heading to Tokyo to compete in three sports! Find out who and what... Read More... -
Pandemic pregnancies, Honoring Pride Month, CamelBak, and a Comeback
Our sponsors are as quick, nimble, and forward-thinking as a Little Bella who’s just mastered her first stretch of singletrack. Here's why... Read More... -
Have you met Meredith Muse?
Have we met? Let us introduce Meredith Muse, our new lead for Little Bellas in Johnson City, Tenn. Read More... -
Think Girls (and women) Do Bike?
New partnership joins Black Girls Do Bike and Little Bellas to increase opportunities to get more girls and women on bikes Read More... -
Happy Mother’s Day!
Hey moms, here's to you for showing us how to fearlessly be ourselves on a bike, on a trail…in life. Thanks for coming along for the ride, Happy Mother's day! Read More... -
Children’s Book Author; New mom; COVID survivors – meet our 2021 Pro Ambassadors!
A Pro Ambassador isn’t only an agent of sport, she’s also quick to tell us that there’s way more to being a pro than results. Meet our 2021 Pro Ambassadors! Read More... -
Important Registration Update
This pandemic has reminded us of the positive impacts physical activity, time outdoors and connecting with our peers have on each of our lives. As we have started to open program registrations throughout the country, we have had more new and returning participants try to sign up for our programs than ever before! During December, we Read More... -
Is your area next? Little Bellas reveals new chapters for 2021
There is no "right way" to be a girl who mountain bikes. This year we are thrilled to present four new chapters to help get more girls on bikes! Read More... -
2020: This is only a test
We’ve all had one: a silly crash. What we learned was to adapt and plan for a different outcome the next time. That sure came in handy this year... Read More... -
STRIKE A POSE!
Little Bellas is having a photo contest. We're looking for all of those quintessential Little Bellas moments you have tucked down deep on your camera roll. Send us your top 3 photos and be entered for the chance to WIN a Little Bellas travel mug! HOW IT WORKS: From November 14 - 27th, Little Bellas Read More... -
HOW TO with our Little Bellas Pro Ambassadors
We checked in with our Pro Ambassadors during lockdown to find out how they were staying positive, active and connected. We sure hope you’ll watch, learn and share these videos with others! Read More... -
Play Bike Bingo With Us!
There's still fun to be had when you aren't riding bikes which is exactly why we designed Bike Bingo. We sure hope you'll join in on the fun! Read More... -
Next stop for Little Bellas 2020: Johnson City, Tenn.
This post is part of our “Postcard from…” series to introduce the new Little Bellas programs for 2020. Read More... -
Postcard from Erie, CO, our latest Little Bellas chapter
This post is part of our “Postcard from…” series to introduce the new Little Bellas programs for 2020. Read More... -
“Come to Cody” they said, “Ok, how’s June 2020*?”
This post is part of our “Postcard from…” series to introduce the new Little Bellas programs for 2020. Read More... -
Greetings from Tuscaloosa, Registration opens Dec. 1
Little Bellas is proud to welcome back Tuscaloosa, Ala. for 2020! Read More... -
Little Bellas 2019: a recap, Harper’s Index style
You’ve shown us that there truly is strength in numbers and 2019 did not fail to surprise us with some impressive data. Read More... -
Little Bellas + SRAM MTB Mamas = success
SRAM MTB Mamas' free, half-day mountain bike clinics were offered to the women who have girls involved in the Little Bellas in both Philadelphia and Knoxville this year. Here's what happened... Read More... -
What to look for in a girls’ mountain bike
What a bike ride really is, is multiple opportunities for a young rider to experience success. To get her on that path to success, the right mountain bike will help take her there. Read More... -
Challenging all Little Bellas: can you rip this? Yes you can!
We’ve had something in the works for a while with Specialized...introducing the limited edition Little Bellas Pitch bike and Tactic III helmet! Read More... -
Health Hero Challenge: Help change a girl’s life in 15 seconds, here’s how
Little Bellas lead, Caitlin Thompson, has chosen Little Bellas as her cause if she is voted as a finalist in the 2019 Philly Health Hero Challenge. Read More... -
Here’s your winner for Little Bellas’ 2020 Jersey Design Contest
There's strength in creative freedom and, in collaboration with Garneau, we invited Little Bellas to create a jersey design that reflects how they see themselves. Read More... -
Hey Park Tool! Help me get Back to School
Your bike can lead you to great things and, if going back to school is more about the journey than the destination, then make the trip a safe route by making sure your bike is working at its best. Read More... -
Up next in August: Programs, Ask a Pro, and get this – maybe a new bike!
August seems like a nice time to lay back and soak up summer…unless you’re a Little Bella. If you’ve been patiently waiting for your program to start, hurrah! August is finally here!! Read More... -
Partner Spotlight: What makes a healthy snack for active kids? by Clif Bar & Co.
This month Little Bellas shines its Partner Spotlight on Clif Bar & Company – specifically on Jenna Braddock, a mom and consultant dietitian who tells us "What makes a healthy snack for active kids?" Read More... -
Ask a Champ this Wednesday, July 17
World Champion and Little Bellas Pro Ambassador, Kate Courtney, will be taking over the Little Bellas Instagram account for a Q&A and YOU have the chance to submit your questions to Kate! Read More... -
Little Bellas in the News
We've always believed that there's something to this mountain biking thing — now it's not only us who's saying that. See who else is chatting up Little Bellas in this roundup of Little Bellas in the news! Read More... -
Up next: what’s new with Little Bellas in July
Our wheels are spinning so fast as we head into July that who needs brakes when Little Bellas nationwide are the ones who are punching up the pace?! Read More... -
Partner spotlight: Louis Garneau Role Models feat. Little Bellas
“Be the change you want to see” – that quite literally is what inspired founders Angela Irvine, and Sabra and Lea Davison to create Little Bellas. Read More... -
Now hear this — Little Bellas to achieve 60 programs nationwide by 2022!
Forget mountain biking for a minute – after all what is it except turning the pedals and rolling over some dirt? It’s dangerous too. If that were true, someone is gonna’ have a tough time explaining why more than 3,500 girls, ages 7-13, have participated in a Little Bellas program since it began in 2007. Read More... -
How to Build the Ultimate Snowman
by Julia Kern One of the best things about winter is that it is snowman season! What better thing to do outside after a snowstorm? Regardless what age I was, I have always been a fan of building a snowman. It is a way for me to play outside in the snow with friends and Read More... -
Commitment to Community
Over the years, many of our Little Bellas Program Leads have been recognized for their commitment to their communities and their desire to keep kids active. We wanted to take a minute to recognize these ladies for their achievements and overall awesomeness. Read More... -
Independence is empowering.
by Sarah True, Little Bellas Pro Ambassador, US Olympian, and Pro Triathlete Independence is empowering. I was reminded of this fact during my first visit to the Hanover chapter of Little Bellas. Before riding, I watched the girls systematically check their gear, using the ABCs (A for air or tire pressure, B for brakes and C Read More... -
Who Really Uses Positive Self Talk? I Do!
by Hannah Rae Finchamp Little Bellas Pro Ambassador and Pro Mountain Biker I can. That is how most of my positive self-talk starts. It starts there, but it loops back, checks behind every corner and ends somewhere that I can actually believe. We all do it. We talk ourselves into and out of every situation. Read More... -
Little Bellas Launches Ambassador Program
Little Bellas announces a new partnership with seventeen female ambassadors to help grow the mission of empowering girls through sport. Through communication and participation in the Little Bellas’ programs, these inspirational ambassadors will be instrumental in achieving programming in 25 states and 60 programs by 2022. “Connecting our mission to professional athletes with the launch Read More... -
5 Ways to Get Your Children Ready for the Summer Outdoors
Summer is coming, and your kids are looking forward to the school break as well as the time outdoors. If your kids aren’t used to spending a lot of time outside because of inclement weather or winter illness, it’s time to get them ready. Spending time outdoors is important for kids for many reasons. It Read More... -
Brave Girls, Brave Women.
As a mom of two boys, I rarely think about what obstacles they may face in their future, because they are boys. It seems to be a given that boys can pretty much pursue whatever dreams they aspire to. My 4-year-old son has a shirt that says, “You Can Be Anything” and I truly believe Read More... -
Rasputitsa and Specialized Partnered to Raise More Than $18,000 for Little Bellas
On April 21, more than 1,300 riders came together in Northern Vermont to ride the Rasputitsa Spring Classic. Riders rode 40 miles over the muddiest, coldest and most rural section of the state. Through the sale of Rasputitsa event tees, water bottles, and raffle tickets for a custom-painted Specialized Diverge frameset, the combined forces of Read More... -
We Just Can’t Stop for Winter
Bentonville, Arkansas has become a cycling Mecca. With fast-paced growth comes lots of girls hungry to ride and learn even in the winter. After our inaugural spring Little Bellas program ended in June of 2017, two of our older girls express their desire to continue riding, but their parents weren’t into it and wouldn’t let Read More... -
Strong Women Quotes
The goal of our program is more than just getting more girls our on bikes, it is to instill a sense of confidence that they can carry with them throughout their lives. Our mentors are the main driving force behind this, but there are some incredible women out there with a lot to say about Read More... -
Little Bellas Custom Cycling Jersey designed by a Little Bella
We call it the off-season, but don't let that fool you. There is nothing slow or off about it! It's that time of year when riding bikes with girls across the country fade to mere echos in our daydreams. We fill this void with preparation for the next summer's jam-packed schedule of sessions and programs. Read More... -
SRAM Women’s Program and Little Bellas Launch MTB Mamas
With the new year underway, SRAM Women’s Program and Little Bellas offer motivation for women looking to improve their mountain bike skills with the launch of the MTB Mama Programs. The inaugural program will take place in Carver Lake St. Paul, Minnesota and Burlington, Vermont. A limited number of spots in this free half day Read More... -
B Project: In Search of Challenge and Adventure
We’ve all tried something new at some point. When I was seven, I tried mountain biking at Little Bellas. For years, I enjoyed the fun-loving, supportive environment of Little Bellas, just as many girls across the country now do. But, as the program ages, so do the girls. Here in Vermont, there is a community Read More... -
Bittersweet Women’s Weekend
Rasputitsa and Little Bellas team up to launch the Bittersweet Women’s Weekend presented by Colavita Rasputitsa, the esteemed spring gravel cycling event, and Little Bellas, the mountain bike organization whose goal is to help young women realize their potential through cycling, today announced the opening of registration for an all-women’s outdoor recreation event, Bittersweet presented by Read More... -
The Camelbak Hydration Guide
Mountain biking with my daughter is one of my great joys. We’ve been tooling around together on the trails since she was eight. They were simple ones at first. As she grew older (she’s 12 now), so too did her confidence, her bike skills, and her ability to push through the harder hills, not to Read More... -
Sleep Will Make Your Child A Superhero
Sleep is amazing! It’s kind of a mystery as to what exactly happens in our brains during sleep, but we need it. Read More... -
It’s Just Like Riding a Bike
There is a sense of freedom that lures each of us to riding a bike. According to the American Bicyclist Study, the number of children riding bicycles declined by more than 20% between 2000 and 2010 (even as the number of children in this country increased by 3%). We truly believe in getting #moregirlsonbikes. Sometimes Read More... -
The Insider’s Guide to What a Pro Athlete Eats
At Little Bellas, we recognize food as a source of fuel. In fact, we teach kids to try to eat the rainbow. No we aren't talking gummy snacks and popsicles. We mean fruit and vegetables. Red fruits and veggies help keep your heart strong. Orange fruits and veggies help keep your eyes healthy. Yellow fruits and veggies help Read More... -
The Skinny on Childhood Obesity | Download Ten Tips for Parents
In the United States today, more then 1/3 of all children and teens are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is a serious problem. It puts our kids at risk for poor health and complications down the road. There are many myths out there about obesity. Unfortunately children (and adults) who are overweight or obese get Read More... -
Specialized Women’s Pitch – Little Bellas Edition
The Story Behind the "Heart of Gold" Concept Specialized Bicycles has created and launched a Little Bellas Edition Women's Pitch mountain bike. The Little Bellas edition mountain bike is intended to honor, encourage, and empower girls to ride bikes. The gloss Chambray blue base colorway with gold foil accents immediately draws attention. Girls can individually Read More... -
Celebrating Women in Sport (Little Bellas Style)
The Minnesota Little Bellas had the opportunity to give out awards for the North Star Grand Prix Pro and Amateur bicycle races in MN June 14-18, 2017. This opportunity was won through a raffle at the Pedal4parity event, an event celebrating women in sport through the lens of cycling, whose aim is to bring together Read More... -
Beti Bike Bash Retrospective
Colorado served up another spectacular weekend for the Little Bella's Beti Bike Bash camp! The Dream Team of mentors (Els, Kelsey, Amy, Gage, and myself were greeted with blue skies, perfect riding temperatures, and stoked little rippers as we descended on Lakewood, Colorado for two days of camp. It is so great to be partnered Read More... -
Mom and Bikes and All Things Great!
In our Marin Chapter, we have something special. All chapters have something special, but it this one we have 2 sets of mom-daughter mentors. So on a day when we give homage to moms, we thought we'd feature these duos because moms and bikes teach us: There will be so many times you feel like Read More... -
Little Bellas Mentor from Minnesota named Bike Educator of the Year
Martha Flynn, Little Bellas Program Lead, has been recognized as Educator of the Year by Bike Minnesota Bicycle Alliance for her work with the Little Bellas and the Minnesota High School Cycling League. Local bicycle enthusiast, Ashley Starr, nominated Martha for the award. Martha accepted the award at QBP Headquarters, with encouragement and support from Read More... -
Little Bellas and Beti Bike Bash: A Win-Win
Beti Bike Bash presented by Stan's NoTubes is the largest women's only mountain bike event in the world. Founded in 2010, the event serves up a little something for everyone regardless of age, experience, or ability, but in particular, Beti Bike Bash has played in integral role in the growth of Little Bellas and the Read More... -
A Girl and Her Bike: Let’s Add This Up!
I have a short story about a girl and her bike. The girl is my daughter. I am an accounting professor, which means I am much better with numbers than words. So, let me start with some figures. After all, “numbers tell a story” is what I tell my students year after year. 12 is Read More... -
From Little Bella to Mentor: Meet Anna Singer
Not many know the insides and outs of Little Bellas like Anna Singer. Anna, one of the original Little Bellas in the inaugural program ten years ago, will join the ranks as a Mentor this summer and come full circle with the program. We asked Anna to reflect on her most memorable moment in Little Read More... -
Women’s Guide to Nutrition – Part Two
Women's Guide to Nutrition - Part Two (The Implications of Weight) Stacy Sims, PhD, is an Environmental Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist. Her long academic and sporting career includes racing at high level in road cycling, XTerra, and IRONMAN triathlons. One consideration women have is a power to weight ratio optimal for high performance. We have Read More... -
Get to Know Hazel Brewster
Hazel Brewster has been riding bikes for as long as she can remember. A natural extension of her everyday life, it took until high school for Hazel to realize bike racing was even a thing. Today, as a competitive cyclist, Hazel knows both sides of being a female cyclist. She knows the hardships, the absence Read More... -
Q&A Session with Katerina Nash
Kateřina Nash (born December 9, 1977 in Prachatice) is a Czech cross country skier and cyclist. She recently earned a Bronze Medal at the 2017 UCI World Cyclocross Championships! (born December 9, 1977 in Prachatice) is a Czech cross country skier and cyclist. She recently earned a Bronze Medal at the 2017 UCI World Cyclocross Read More... -
Women’s Guide to Nutrition – Part One
Women's Guide to Nutrition - Part One (Understanding Nutrition and the Menstrual Cycle) Stacy Sims, PhD, is an Environmental Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist. Her long academic and sporting career includes racing at high level in road cycling, XTerra, and IRONMAN triathlons. Read what Dr. Sims has to say about women-specific nutrition: Throughout my years of Read More... -
Lea Davison’s Winter Training Playlist
Lettuce, turnip, the beet! Lea Davison is a co-founder of Little Bellas and a two-time Olympian. Boom! Not to mention, she earned a Silver Medal at the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, and the list goes on. Yup, that's her. But you know that! If you don't Read More... -
Sprinting into Our Tenth Year: A Note from Sabra
We are absolutely sprinting into our tenth year at Little Bellas. With this milestone, we have to reflect for a moment on the past ten years. . . We have perfected the art of riding next to a girl. This ensures the most fun possible is achieved on a bike. Seemingly a simple task, there Read More... -
Cyclocross Nationals : A Little Bellas Perspective
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been riding bikes. My brother has built bike jumps and features all over our back yard. My mom says that he ruins her flowerbeds, but that’s where I and our neighborhood friends started getting our bike skills. My family goes mountain biking most weekends in the spring, Read More... -
Q&A Session with Chloe Woodruff
Chloe Woodruff (born July 21, 1987) is an American cross-country cyclist. She placed 14th in the women's cross-country race at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Woodruff participated in the 2017 Women's Ride Calendar for Little Bellas, and we caught up with her to chat about some very important questions we had weighing on our mind. What Read More... -
Q&A Session with Catharine Pendrel
Catharine Pendrel (born September 30, 1980) is a Canadian cross-country mountain biker from Fredericton, New Brunswick. A member of the Canadian National team since 2004, Pendrel was the world champion in cross-country mountain biking in 2011 and 2014 and the 2007 Pan American Games champion. She is also the current reigning Commonwealth Games champion when Read More... -
Pros Mentor Pros
"Behind every successful woman is a tribe of women who have her back” I stumbled upon this quote recently (full disclosure I was deeply lost on the Instagram explore page) and was struck by how accurately it reflects my own experience. At every stage of my life, and particularly in each stage of my cycling Read More... -
Socks for Women!
In the wake of the recent debacle at Interbike (involving certain socks that were placed in welcome bags), DeFeet began brainstorming about how we could transform the negativity surrounding #sockgate into a source of strength, positivity, and power for women and girls in the cycling community. One voice came through quite clear in the midst of all Read More...