Ladies, Are You Ready To Enduro?

Mar 15, 2014 at 14:41
by Lacy Kemp  
Local bike organizations lend support to put on the ‘Sturdy Dirty Enduro’ race in Olympia’s Capitol Forest

Sturdy Dirty Enduro at Olympia s Capitol Forest June 14 2014

Sturdy B*tch Racing, a Seattle-based mountain bike team dedicated to promoting women in mountain biking through racing, organized rides and community events, announced plans to host Washington State’s first ever women-specific mountain bike enduro race on June 14, 2014 in Olympia, Washington.

The team has partnered with mountain bike organizations Friends of Capitol Forest, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, and Cascadia Dirt Cup to put on the inaugural race, which the team hopes to make an annual event.

Event Details:
Who: Sturdy B*tch Racing
What: Sturdy Dirty Enduro Mountain Bike Race
Where: Capitol Forest (near Olympia, Washington)
When: June 14, 2014

Sturdy Dirty Enduro at Olympia s Capitol Forest June 14 2014

The race will be held in Capitol Forest just west of Olympia, and women with any mountain biking experience are invited to attend. The event will offer new racers an opportunity to try out enduro racing in a low pressure, supportive and fun environment on a course still challenging enough for seasoned racers to enjoy.

As is typical of enduro racing, the Sturdy Dirty Enduro will feature several timed segments interspersed with untimed transition zones. Sturdy Dirty racers will experience smooth and fast singletrack, a trail with some technical and rocky sections, a trail never before featured in a mountain bike race, and a steeper flow trail with optional jumps and drops as well as easier options throughout. The untimed sections will offer opportunities for racers to relax and socialize.

Sturdy Dirty Enduro at Olympia s Capitol Forest June 14 2014

We hope to grow the community of women who race by offering a fun, low-pressure enduro on some of our favorite trails,” said Sturdy B*tch Racing spokeswoman Ady Bee Lane. “While our team loves racing and looks forward to seeing fellow racers at the event, we understand how intimidating racing can be, especially when you’re first starting out. Our goal is to break down some of those barriers by highlighting the fun and sense of community that can be found at a race.

All spectators are welcome, and fun costumes are encouraged. Men and women interested in lending support are invited to participate as volunteers at aid stations, food booths, massage stations and transition zones. Following the race there will be food and beverages, an award ceremony with prizes and a raffle, and an after party, where racers and supporters can connect and learn about upcoming events in the community.

Sturdy Dirty Enduro at Olympia s Capitol Forest June 14 2014

Sponsors for the event include Friends of Capitol Forest, Cascadia Dirt Cup, Georgetown Brewing, Liv/Giant, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Sweetlines, Dirty Jane, Muddbunnies, and others. For more information about the event, visit SturdyDirty.com.

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18 Comments
  • 6 0
 Unmentioned in the article, but totally awesome is that Liv/Giant is sending pro riders Kelli Emmett and Katie Holden to the race! Registration opens March 20th at www.sturdydirty.com.
  • 1 0
 Can't wait!
  • 1 0
 Just came off last Nights WNR in Capital where I heard Erin R was training on a full on Enduro SS with mad low gearing... Scary Stuff! I think I will ask how I can help as a Zombie??? and bring my 9 year old daughter out to witness why dudes need not apply. Cool event.
  • 4 0
 Yeah, Lacy! Stoked to see more of these types of events happening. Naked men on course mandatory.
  • 1 0
 Hahaha yes lol
  • 1 0
 Into it.
  • 1 0
 I concur.
  • 1 0
 Totally stoked about this cause its in my hometown! Where are all the mountain biking events in Washington?! I know it sounds strange but I've only encountered womens only events here... Razz Glad the sport is being promoted between genders though!
I must not be connected to the right sources because I never see or hear about any mountain biking events in Washington (esp strange in Bellingham where theres a STURDY mountain biking population)
Go get it ladies!
  • 3 0
 There's lots of fantastic races/events going on in our lovely state: Cascadia Dirt Cup: cascadiadirtcup.org, NW Cup: nwcup.com, and a special Bellingham Enduro: wmbcmtb.org/enduro-of-subdued-excitement, plus xc races: www.nwepicseries.com Too many to do them all (but you should try)!
  • 1 0
 If I am here this summer, I'll want to make them all! Thanks for the info!
LOVE IT "Enduro of Subdued Excitement" thats fantastic.
  • 1 0
 Super excited for this... I have already recruited two friends from Alberta and one friend from Utah to join me! Working on getting my ladies teams from Lake Tahoe, California and Edmonton, Alberta to join as well! Camping on site, I assume? Whoo hooo.
  • 2 0
 I met a couple of the guys organizing this event at Swan Creek a couple of weekends ago and I am stoked to be riding it!
  • 4 0
 GUYS???? There are are no guys organizing this race, just bro zombies under the power of the STURDY B*TCHes.
  • 1 0
 hahahaah! the FOCF girls will be slaying it, but the focf bro zombies will just be there to help host. thanks for putting together such an awesome event, rock on sturdy b*tches! (& watch out for erin r)
  • 2 0
 Haha! Total zombie bro move...taking cred for the hard work of women...smash the patriarchy !!
  • 1 0
 This is super cool because that last picture is the top of my favorite trail in Capitol Forest. AKA, super cool people are racing on the new trail!
  • 2 0
 More women kickin' ass! Love it!!
  • 1 0
 Radness!







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