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Editor’s Note: After trying a local bike race in her hometown of Moscow, Idaho, Ginger sought out and joined our women’s team in 2021. Despite the distance, Ginger is one of our most active and engaged members with a passion for community service that exemplifies our team’s mission statement. Q: When and how did youContinue reading “Rider Spotlight: Ginger”

Editor’s Note: Coral joined us in 2019 with no bike racing experience. In three years, she has not only learned how to fix and maintain a bike, but she’s also riding towards the front of the field at the local races. Q: When and how did you take up cycling?   I started riding a bikeContinue reading “Rider Spotlight: Coral”

We had so much fun at the Oregon 24 race in 2021 that we fielded another team for the 2022 edition. On July 9-10, 2022, the team of Coral, Ginger, Heather, Hannah, and Karlé bonded through dust and freezing night-time temperatures to secure not only the greatest number of laps (23) by any women’s teamContinue reading “2022 Oregon 24 Hour MTB Race”

What happens when you merge summer weather, race-hungry cyclists, and a decrease in covid infections?  The Bend 24-hour mountain bike race, of course! Eight team members road-tripped to Bend, Oregon for the 24-hour mountain bike race held July 10-11, 2021. With the help of a few extra friends, we fielded two 4-person relay teams andContinue reading “Bend 24-Hour MTB Race”

With bottomless optimism and an incredibly supportive nature, Joy is a pillar of our team. If you’re new to bike racing or just nervous about lining up at the start line, Joy is the team member who is there to talk you through your fears and encourage you along. And when she’s not cheering youContinue reading “Rider Spotlight: Joy Baer”

We have exciting news! After many months of hard work, we have attained 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Our mission is to support and develop amateur competitive women bike racers of all skill levels while engaging our members in cycling-related community service and other charitable community causes. Thank you to everyone for all of the support andContinue reading “We are now a 501(c)(3)”