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A month. Three retreats in three different countries. So many moments we wish we could bottle up. ❤️

🇨🇭🇮🇹🇪🇸 Switzerland, Italy and Spain gave us incredible places to ride. But looking through these photos, it’s the people we shared the rides with - our amazing hosts - and the little moments that bring it all back.

The nervous smiles before trying something new. The questions that helped things click. Someone doing something she didn’t think she could do, with a whole group celebrating right alongside her.

And plenty of laughing at ourselves along the way. 😂

There were hard days, injuries and plans that needed adjusting. We practiced patience, accepted help and reminded each other that there’s more than one way to have a good day on a bike. 🙌

💔 While we were away, heartbreaking news from our hometown - Bend, OR - reminded us how fragile life is. Our hearts are with the families grieving and our community hurting.

We felt especially grateful for the privilege of sharing these experiences in three amazing countries. Being outside. Paying attention. Learning something new about ourselves and the women beside us.

These are the moments we carry home. A little more understanding. A little more courage. People we are glad we got to know. 💕

Ride bikes. Be happy. Keep growing. 🚲

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Thank you @ladiesallride for curating such an amazing week. The views, the food, the camaraderie, the laughter and the tears. I couldn't have asked for a better group of bad ass women to share it with!

@flemlodge #rosnersatplay #ridebikesbehappy

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#TeachableTuesday 🪨 Big rock roll edition!

🗿 Large rock rolls can be intimidating, and rightly so. The impact can feel abrupt, but staying fluid helps us remain in control.

💪 As the bike makes contact with the rock, bend the arms and stand up with it to absorb the impact. If the body stays rigid, or we enter too crouched, the bike can push our weight backward, causing us to stall, bounce off the rock or even tip back.

In the first clip, I approached at a moderate jogging pace. My momentum didn’t quite carry me across the top, so I used pedal ratchets (quarter pedal punches) to keep the wheels moving forward and the bike tracking where I wanted it to go.

⬇️ Before rolling down the other side, I lowered my chest and bent my arms to be ready to guide the front wheel forward onto the trail.

👉 This is a small, purposeful push, not a forceful shove into the ground. I’m simply showing the front wheel where I want it to go so it stays straight and doesn’t get stuffed into the loose dirt and turn on me.

👀 My eyes are always scanning ahead to what comes next.

⚡ In the next clip, Coach Erika carried more speed. Her momentum took her almost all the way across the top, but she did one small pedal ratchet to ensure the bike kept moving forward. She pointed the front wheel where she wanted to go, then prepared to guide the bike smoothly down the other side.

The goal is to stay fluid, keep the wheels moving and pilot the bike all the way over the feature. 🚵‍♀️

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This past weekend I had the distinct joy of documenting a @ladiesallride Mountain Bike Skills Clinic in Tahoe. Being new to mountain biking myself I knew I would pick up a few things just by watching through my viewfinder, but I wasn’t prepared for how incredible it was witnessing 40 women learning and progressing in leaps and bounds in just two days.
A shoutout to the coaches who were all so smart, capable, and kind.
Who’s signing up for a camp with me next summer?? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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That’s a wrap @mtbikeoregon !!

🌧️🌈🦄There’s nothing quite like bonding over three days of rain, mud, and mountain bikes. 🌧️🚵‍♀️

When everyone shows up with a great attitude, the weather becomes part of the adventure… and the stories get even better. 💛

We can’t wait until next year! 🙋‍♀️

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Bike parks aren’t just for advanced riders.

They’re one of the best places to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and discover what’s possible on a bike.

I’ve watched women show up nervous for their first lap and leave riding features they never thought they’d attempt.

Whether you’re here to cruise green trails, session the skills park, or tackle technical terrain, there’s something powerful about spending a day surrounded by riders who make you want to try one more thing!!

@mtbachelor bike park opens this Thursday, June 25th…see you out there!☺️🤘🏻🧡

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🚵‍♀️✨ #wisdomwednesdays ✨🚵‍♀️

The “teachable” part of this reel is 👉 Don’t tell us you’re “too old” to mountain bike. 😉

Coach @erikaummerika is 55 years young and still sending jumps with a huge smile on her face! 💥🙌

💥 One of the greatest joys of what we do is watching women at every stage of life discover how impactful this sport can be. ❤️

🙋‍♀️ Now, does mountain biking have to look like this? Absolutely not. Our camps are designed for riders of all levels. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals, building confidence on the trails, or ready to explore more advanced skills like jumping, we’re here to help you become a rider for life. 🌲🚲✨

Erika is proof that age is just a number. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep having fun. 🔥

Drop a 💜 below and help us celebrate this total rockstar!

#ridebikesbehappy #rideforlife #LadiesAllRide

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BEND, OR 🌲🚵‍♀️

Our May + June lineup is here and it’s packed with opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and have a whole lot of fun on your bike.

✨ Teachable Tuesday: Tech Climbing with Coach Lindsey May 19, June 9, June 23 5:00PM–7:30PM

✨ Intro to Jumping with Coach Erika (3-week series) Wednesdays: May 13, May 20, May 27 5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Mountain Biking 101 with Coach Christina (3-week series)
Wednesdays: May 20, 27, June 3
Wednesdays: June 10, 24, July 1 (no class June 17) 5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Trail Series with Coach Russ Thursdays: 5:00PM–7:30PM

💥 May 21: Funner Meet just off Cascade Lakes Highway on Forest Road 4613
💥 May 28: Whoops Meet at the bottom of Whoops on Forest Road 300
💥 June 4: COD Meet at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

Spots are limited and these sessions fill quickly. Come ride with us and keep progressing all season long 💥

Visit our website: www.gritclinics.com/2026-bend-bike-clinics

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Let’s jump into Spring with us! Join a fun group and take a deep dive into jumping technique. Look for Oldies classes on the Cog website.

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🤩 IT’S HAPPENING… Registration is officially OPEN for our 2026 MTB Skills Camps!

💥 Liv Ladies AllRide: Powered by SRAM is rolling into another season of progression, confidence, community, and straight-up FUN.

🔗 Head to www.ladiesallride.com
(Link in bio is live and ready for you 🙋‍♀️)
From first-time campers to our returning shredders - we cannot WAIT to ride with you. Whether you’re coming to level up your cornering, send that feature that’s been living in your head rent-free, or just soak up the best community in mountain biking… we’ve got you.

🎥 And yes… we’re celebrating in true Ladies AllRide fashion. If you haven’t seen the remix video yet - you’re welcome 😂

🙋‍♀️ Eight years ago - me (Lindsey) and @itscierrasmith wrote a ridiculous little song about coming to a camp. 🤦‍♀️🤪

🤩With @jessthemaker singing - we just had to open registration with our favorite goofy video again! 🤪

👍 This year we’re writing new stories on bikes all over the globe. And you’re invited.

🙏 Share this with your riding buddies.
🙌 Grab your spot before camps fill.
🚵‍♀️ Let’s make 2026 the year you ride stronger than ever!

Link to register in bio - head to www.ladiesallride.com and sign up to learn skills at an epic location or join us on a spectacular retreat in 2026!!! 🥳

😬 Oh and guess what!? This isn’t all the camps - Exciting new camp locations will be revealed in the coming weeks - stay tuned!

#ridebikesbehappy #livcommitted #ladiesallride #mtb #mtblife
📹 @heybuddysocial

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💅 STAY CLASSY #ladiesallride 😂
#WisdomWednesday

A few years back, my good friend @itscierrasmith - who has known me since she was about 12 - made a video of things that tend to come out of my mouth… and other areas 😳… while I’m coaching.

🙅‍♀️ No one has ever accused me of being classy.
🤷‍♀️ And honestly? I’m okay with that.

Sometimes I wonder if people don’t actually know what coaching looks like.

So let’s talk about it.

🤔 Why take a lesson?
And more specifically - why take a lesson with Ladies AllRide?

Sure, collectively my team and I are some of the most experienced coaches in the industry, but just as important as experience is how we teach.

We believe learning should be:
✔️ Fun
✔️ Relatable
✔️ Understandable
✔️ Memorable
Yes, we take skill development and safety very seriously.
But we also know that laughter and real talk help lessons stick.

🥰 We love our team beyond words. Together, we get to help women understand the challenging sport of mountain biking on a deeper level - with the ultimate goal of staying safe, building confidence, and riding for life.

👍 Comment below if you’ve heard a “classic LadiesAllRide-ism” at camp 🤦‍♀️😳
#sorrynotsorry
📹 @heybuddysocial

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#TeachableTuesday: Square-Edged Ledges 🚵‍♀️💥

Square edges are intimidating because many times you can’t just ram your front wheel into them. You’ve gotta help the bike rise smoothly and stay light. Here’s the move 👇

👣 Preload with a stomp of the feet if you can to compress the suspension and give the bike some spring.
🫁 Unweight the front: chest leans back slightly and arms extend so the bike has room to come up without a harsh hit.
🌀 Absorb the impact: let the bike rise into your arms when the front wheel meets the ledge - don’t push against it.
🧍‍♀️ Stand tall from the legs as the front clears to lighten the rear (avoid dropping your hips!).
🦵 Bend your knees as the back wheel meets the ledge so you stay smooth instead of stalling out.
🔄 Return to center + pedal forward with commitment once the bike levels out.
👀 Eyes ahead - your body follows your gaze!

Smooth lift, soft arms, active legs… and the ledge becomes way less scary. You got this! 💪✨

#ladiesallride #livcommitted #ridebikesbehappy #mtbskills #moreskillsmorefun #ladyshred #teachable #progressionnotperfection

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