Ray's Women's Weekend 2010: Be There!

The annual Ray's Women's Weekend is just around the corner. The indoor mountain bike park in Cleveland, OH is hosting the Ray's Angels Women's Weekend on February 19-21, 2010.

The weekend kicks off with a day of free riding on Friday (yes, as in you pay nothing!), in addition to the ability to take skills clinics from any of the 14 pro women coaches. It doesn't matter if you've never ridden a bike before, are a skilled racer, ride cross country, prefer dirt jumps, or pedal a BMX bike--there's terrain and a coach for you!

Riding on Saturday and Sunday is 1/2 price for women, and all the pros will be sessioning all weekend too! Click here to sign up for the clinics, and if you do it by February 1, you'll get a free T-shirt.

Marla Streb's Costa Rican Mountain Bike Camps

Marla Streb's mountain bike skills camps in Costa Rica are finally starting up! The 3 day, 4 night camp is all-inclusive, so you get personalized skills clinics, lodging, meals, zip-lines, surfing, yoga, wild animal parks, jungle epics, waterfalls, and more! Improve your confidence and skill under the instruction of Marla, who is a 2-time Singlespeed World Champion, 2-time US National Downhill Champion, and the 2003 World Cup Downhill Finals Champion.

There are women's only camps on the schedule as well. And, when you get to Costa Rica, you'll be riding a sweet Orbea Occam freeride rig, so you don't have to stress about shipping your own ride.

Just bring your helmet, sunblock, and sense of adventure! Check out Marla's website, StrebMountainbikeCostaRica.com for more details.

Oh, and check out this photo--believe it or not, she's 8 months pregnant here!

Week-Long Women's DH Camp in BC!

Sacred Rides has put a week-long women's-only downhill camp together. The camp will be held July 31-August 7, 2009 in Fernie, BC. For $1295CDN, you get a week of lodging, shuttles, instruction, lift tickets, breakfasts, lunches, and more! If you're looking to improve your skills and take a super-fun vacation, click here to learn more about the camp and Sacred Rides.

NEMBA Wicked Ride of the East This Weekend

The New England Mountain Bike Association is hosting its annual Wicked Ride of the East this weekend at Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover, MA. Karen Eagan and the Vitamin Water team will be leading clinics, including a Women's Skills Clinic and Ride. This event is a great way to meet other riders and improve your riding. Visit the NEMBA website for more details.

Fluidride Race Clinic and Schedule Update

Fluidride is hosting a downhill race clinic in Port Angeles, WA on May 3 and 4, 2008. This clinic is open to anyone who races or wants to race, and it's a great way to improve your skills and confidence. The clinics promise to give riders plenty of time on the course with immediate feedback from instructors. Bring a friend!
Also, the second Fluidride Cup of the season, which was originally scheduled to be held at Mt. Hood, OR on May 10-11, has been moved to Port Angeles, WA due to heavy snowpack at Mt. Hood. For more information about the race clinic and the Fluidride Cup, visit www.fluidride.com!

Muddbunnies Women's Clinics

The Canadian women's cycling club, Muddbunnies, is holding several women's-only skills clinics throughout the spring in British Columbia. On May 17, the Muddbunnies host a beginner's downhill clinic at Roberts Creek, BC. This clinic is perfect for any female rider (19 or over) who's ever considered racing downhill, or who would like to work on her descending skills. Also, on May 3 and May 31, Muddbunnies will host its "Let's Ride" clinics for beginning riders. These clinics focus on basic riding skills. Check out www.muddbunnies.com for more clinic and event dates.