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Calling all ladies! Do you want to improve your mountain biking skills in a fun and safe environment? Are you interested in trying this sport for the very first time? Or do you already ride or race and just want to get faster and smoother? If so, then join the Ladies AllRide crew and other like-minded women on bikes this summer in magnificent locations around the world. You won't be disappointed!
The Liv Ladies AllRide: Powered by SRAM 2018 mountain bike skills camps are here!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN at
ladiesallride.com Camp dates and locations: March 17-18 Ocala, Florida
April 14-15 Sedona, Arizona
May 12-13 Bentonville, Arkansas
June 2-3 Bend, Oregon
June 23-24 Bend, Oregon
July 14-15 Big Sky, Montana
July 21-22 Grand Targhee, Wyoming
August 25-31 Destination: Italy
Sept 8-9 Lyndonville, Vermont
Sept 15-16 Brevard, North Carolina
Sept 19-20 Brevard, North Carolina (mid-week camp)
"I started Ladies AllRide to encourage more women to get involved with mountain biking and over the past three years we've witnessed the incredible growth of female mountain bikers across the globe," says Lindsey Richter, Founder and Director of Inspiration for Ladies AllRide.
"All of us at Ladies AllRide are continually grateful to have a role in this movement. We remain committed to our mission to get more women excited about mountain biking through fun, innovative and inspirational skills camps. We are charging into 2018 with our stellar team of passionate coaches ready to inspire ladies to realize what they're capable of on and off their bikes."
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Liv Cycling, the cycling brand completely dedicated to women, has been with Ladies AllRide since the beginning and will continue as title sponsor in 2018. Presenting sponsor SRAM and a long list of awesome companies have remained on board to support the popular series of camps. Team Ladies AllRide loves sharing some of the best products in the business through demos, samples, raffle giveaways and discount codes.
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“Since the start of our partnership in 2015, all of us at Liv have been encouraged by the growth of the Liv Ladies AllRide Powered by SRAM mountain bike camp series. The countless stories, the sold-out clinics and the smiles we see from these events continue to prove that the support of the women’s mountain bike scene is vital and more important than ever,” said Jen Audia, Liv US Marketing Manager.
“Lindsey, Meredith and their incredible team of coaches offer an experience across the country that you can’t find anywhere. Their humility, welcoming vibe, and a diverse and talented group of coaches make this series the best in class not only for the women’s market but for cycling in general. We fully anticipate an incredible year ahead and can’t wait to see this community of female mountain bikers grow and have fun on bikes!”
Each camp offers demo equipment like the Liv Pique SX and Embolden 1 demo bikes decked out in SRAM and RockShox components and Vittoria tires. G-form pads, Five Ten shoes, SMITH helmets, and Crankbrothers pedals will be available to demo, along with samples of Sombrio clothing to try on. All participants will also receive a welcome goody bag filled with Ladies AllRide signature Save our Soles socks, samples and discount codes from many of their awesome sponsors.
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"We are beyond excited to partner with so many incredible brands in the bike industry," said Meredith Brandt, Director of Operations for Ladies AllRide. "It is a testament to the industry's commitment to getting more women involved with mountain biking. More brands are seeing the value in education-based events that inspire women to find their confidence and ride bikes for life."
The Liv Ladies AllRide camps are dedicated to inspiring women to accomplish more than they thought possible on and off the bike. An important component to that are the education stations at the camps where women learn about setting up and adjusting suspension, fixing flat tires, bike maintenance, gear and so much more.
"SRAM Women’s Program is determined as ever to get more women on bikes. By supporting programs like Ladies AllRide we are making big steps in achieving that goal by demystifying bikes and bike culture. The Ladies AllRide program is aimed at removing barriers like fear and intimidation by utilizing an approach that is welcoming of all skill levels. These ladies shred and they love to share their passion with ladies who are willing to throw a leg over a bike," said Sara Jarrell, SRAM Women’s Program Coordinator.
There are ten signature camps in the U.S. at epic riding locations like Big Sky, Montana. Photo: Katie Sox
Grand Targhee, Wyoming offers spectacular views and fun trails to learn on. Photo: Katie Sox
Lindsey explains, "Our Ladies AllRide coaching philosophy is built around the technical components of riding as well as the symmetry between mountain biking and life. We understand how women can get stuck with negative, debilitating thoughts that inhibit their growth on a bike and in life. It starts by giving them the tools to have a deeper understanding of the sport. When ladies begin to understand what their bikes need from them to get over obstacles they can accomplish more than they thought possible. The goal is to help women understand the mechanics of the sport, while also helping them think thoughts that help keep the wheels rolling forward."
Former participant Agnes Rodriguez, who now works for Ladies AllRide says: "The camps are well-organized and extremely inviting. The pre-clinic evening happy-hour is a big hit where ladies enjoy snacks and beverages while they make nameplates and mingle with coaches and new friends. The two-day weekend sessions begin with morning skills and drills practice followed by lunch, a raffle and afternoon trail shredding. It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned mountain biker or brand new to the sport, there is something for everyone at a Ladies AllRide camp and it's an experience of a lifetime finding out what you can get your bike to do!"
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Team Ladies AllRide looks forward to playing on bikes with you at one of their epic locations in 2018! Sign up today so you don't miss out, they fill up fast!
Visit the website for more information and to register now.
www.ladiesallride.com Contact: info@ladiesallride.com
About Ladies AllRide: A series of energizing and inspirational mountain bike skills camps for women featuring the best coaches in the business. These events bring women together in a welcoming environment to enhance their lives on and off their bikes. There are ten signature Ladies AllRide events in epic riding locations across the U.S. and one in Italy.
It's also worth mentioning that a lot of these coaches do private lessons as well, so if your girls had a group of friends who might be interested, maybe you could band together and hire a coach for a girls only session. Could be a fun way to get rad with all their friends!
Grit Clinics runs the Ladies AllRide clinics, and they're actually based in Bend, Oregon. I would reach out to them to see if they can make something happen. They've got folks all over the PNW and across the country. They're a good bunch and lots of fun to work with.
Edit: also you could look at sweetlines.com/kids