WOMEN’S EVENTS
Women on Wheels
Whether you're brand new to mountain biking, getting back in the saddle, or looking to level up your skills, you’ve just found your one stop destination for all the information you are looking for.
From supportive group rides and skills clinics to can’t miss events near and far, everything here is designed to help you ride stronger, feel more confident, and connect with an incredible community of Women on Wheels!
Stay in the Loop
We’re always adding new events, rides, and clinics—so be sure to check back often. Better yet, bookmark this page and make it your go-to resource for everything happening in the women’s mountain biking community.
WOMEN’S WEEKEND
Build skills. Boost confidence. Ride better.
Ready to take your riding to the next level? Our Women’s Weekend Clinic focus on everything from foundational skills to advanced techniques, all taught in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Learn, progress, and leave feeling stronger on the bike.
Sponsored by our friends over at Rays Indoor Bike Park!
GROUP RIDES
Find your people. Find your pace.
Join group rides designed to be inclusive, encouraging, and fun, no matter your experience level. Whether you’re looking for a no-drop beginner ride or a more spirited trail session, there’s a group ready to roll with you.
JOIN A CLUB
Show up. Ride. Celebrate.
Discover fun, welcoming events built for women riders of all levels. From social meetups and themed rides to larger community gatherings, these events are all about connection, progression, and having a blast on two wheels.
Leisure Athlete Women “LAW”
Friendship, fitness, and a f'n great time! We are a central Ohio mountain biking group centered around encouraging and lifting up our fellow riders to be the best versions of themselves. Our rides are no drop (meaning we will not leave you behind) and we value community and maximizing joy. After all, the best riders on the trail are the ones having the most fun.
We welcome all women, including cis and trans women. Participants must be 18 years or older. All skill levels are welcome.
Lady Gnar Shredders
We are a developmental team of gnarly ladies who race mountain bike, cyclocross, and road bike races in Columbus Ohio.
Females Lost in Cycling “FLIC”
We’re so excited to launch our FLiC Friday night rides this season! Created to grow and celebrate our female riding community. These rides are female-focused, but open to anyone who wants to support and ride alongside. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned rider, there’s a place for you
Let’s get Lost Girls!
Black Girls Do Bike
It's like a pep rally for black girls on bikes! Our interest is in growing and supporting a community of women of color who share a passion for cycling. We champion efforts to introduce the joy of cycling to all women, but especially, black women and girls. We are establishing a comfortable place where female cyclists can support, advise, organize meet-ups/rides and promote skill-sharing. We look to share positive images of ladies and their bikes that affirm the truth that black girls do indeed bike! We support bike advocacy, awareness, education and safety in all communities and corners of the world.
Meet Our Girl Gang!
NANCY
more on Nancy, coming soon!
Melany
more on Melany, coming soon!
SHANNON ADAMS
Hi! My name is Shannon Adams and I’ve been a level 1 BICP instructor for a year now, yay! I also volunteer for our local non-profit mtb organization, COMBO in Columbus, OH. I’m 53 y/o and am the broadcast engineer for the Columbus Bluejackets NHL team. It’s such an exciting life!
I have been riding mountain bikes for 15 years now but totally fell in love with it after a women’s group ride in 2019. My riding took on a whole new look after being able to ride with this group, they were so inspiring. I felt I could do what they were doing and try “hard” or “scary” things because I could see myself in them. That really built my confidence and led me to take some women’s clinics to learn more. I am excited to help other women gain their confidence on the bike. It has been a wild ride to say the least, but it’s so worth the work you put in. I can’t wait to see you out there, Shannon.
CORY COFFEY
Detroit-based cyclist Cory Coffey is a pioneer in the industry with over 25 years experience as a coach, athlete and advocate. A California native, Cory cemented her legacy in 2001 as the first woman to land a backflip in competition - a milestone that continues to inspire her mission of paving the way for women in cycling. Today, she helps lead clinics across the U.S., empowering women and youth to develop their skills and confidence on two wheels. A versatile rider across all disciplines, Cory shares her journey through a vibrant social media presence, balancing riding and fitness with her life as a mother.
KAREN BROOKS
Karen is doing her best to check off every square on the “Bike-Related Job” bingo card — bike consultant for Carnegie Mellon University, wrenching and managing in bike shops, writing and editing for various magazines, advocating, you name it — but by far the most rewarding part of her varied career is skills coaching. She holds PMBIA Level 2 Air and BICP mountain bike certifications, and is a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor. She has been coaching professionally for 12 years. Karen rides a bike for transportation most days, but also enjoys the rocky-rooty-muddy trails of the Eastern woods, has found a love for jumping at bike parks, and goes on bikepacking adventures when she can. Like so many women, she first got into mountain bikes through a boyfriend, then ditched the boyfriend and kept the bike. She would love to help you skip that first step and find true love — mountain biking! — the easier way.
RAE GANDOLF
Rae Gandolf, aka “SuperRae,” is a longtime mountain bike enthusiast and accomplished racer with deep roots in XC, endurance, and downhill. She’s a three-time Downhill World Cup contender and the 2014 National Pro DH runner-up, with numerous regional titles to her name.
Rae has been coaching since 2010, earning her BICP certification and advancing beyond Level 3 to become a coach trainer for five years. She’s passionate about helping riders build confidence, develop their skills, and have more fun on the trail. Her coaching style is supportive, practical, and rooted in her own evolution as a rider- from XC sufferfests to sending jumps with joy.