Heckler SL: Lightweight, Fast, Powerful Words by Mia: Santa Cruz Bikes is a brand that needs no introduction. A company that has been making bikes since 1994, Santa Cruz is considered to be one of those companies that are at the forefront of bike innovation. The company produces everything in-house, […]
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MTB Beginner Exercises
3 Intro Exercises for Mountain Bikers We partnered up with Tina Meinhardt to bring you Three Exercises to get started with Strength Workouts for Mountain Bikers. Words by Tina MeinhardtIn mountain biking, building a strong foundation is crucial for enhanced performance on the trails. There are thousands of exercises that can […]
Read MoreThe New Revel Rascal V2
Mia’s new V2 Revel Rascal Words by Mia: Revel have done it again…. Their flagship bike is now a fully redesigned V2! We had the opportunity to ride the V2 Rascal last year at a bike park (yeah, you read that right) and in Sedona-which as you’ve probably gathered, is […]
Read MoreRedbull Hardline-History for Women
Redbull Hardline- History for Women in Tasmania! Words by Beka: Red Bull Hardline, now in its tenth year, is a wild DH-freeride-insanity race competition founded by the Athertons, a sibling trio (Rachel, Gee, and Dan) of notorious mountain bike riders. Historically, Hardline has been held in Wales, UK, and 2022 […]
Read MoreTeam Bike Check- Juliana Roubion 2024
Lauren’s Juliana Roubion Words by Mia: This is Lauren’s first big travel bike, and first mulleted bike. She’s been on the look out for something that she can take on trails like Rocky Peak in Simi Valley, California, and bike parks. Saturday she was able able to ride the bike […]
Read MoreDarkfest 2024
Darkfest 2024- Women Riders Shredding! Words by Beka: Darkfest 2024 is currently underway in Stellenbosch, South Africa at Hellsend Dirt Compound. From February 3rd through February 10th, the world’s best freeriders converge to ride some of the biggest features ever made – and we are beyond stoked to watch this […]
Read MoreCrankworx- Women Athletes
Women participate in Crankworx Slopestyle World Champs for the first time Words by Beka: For the first time ever, women will be included in Crankworx multi-destination global slopestyle championship event. This is a first for women mountain bike riders, and hopefully, will help progress the inclusion of women’s categories in future […]
Read MoreRevel Ranger V2-Review
Revel Ranger V2, Climbing Machine Words by Lauren: The Revel crew sent us a Medium Ranger, XO build that I’ve been riding for the last 6 months. This particular Ranger is the second version of Revel’s XC bike, known as the Ranger V2. We started this XC Series with a […]
Read MoreWomen’s MTB Pants & Shorts
Women’s Mountain Bike Pants review Part 2 We (Mia, Candice, Beka and Alexis, we range in sizes from 0-16) came together to discuss all of the MTB pants and shorts they have worn over the years. We wanted to compile a list of what we’ve tested, what works, fits well, […]
Read MoreOff-Season MTB Workouts
Workouts to keep you going this winter season We partnered up with Jen Kates to bring you Two Quick and + Effective Strength Workouts for Mountain Bikers This Winter. Words by Jen KatesLet’s not call it an “off season” once the snow starts to fly. Instead, consider it a “bridge season” […]
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