Girlz Gone Riding: Group Gets More Women Mountain Biking Together [Podcast #229]

Wendy Engelberg is the founder of Girlz Gone Riding, a mountain bike group working to get more women riding and enjoying themselves. We talk about how to lead a group ride and how we can all be better ambassadors for our sport.

By Jeff Barber
December 9, 2019 Last Updated: January 20, 2021

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On this Episode

Wendy Engelberg is the founder of Girlz Gone Riding, a mountain bike group working to get more women riding and enjoying the experience. Club rides routinely see up to 100 mountain bikers, and the group counts thousands of members spread across California and Arizona.

We talk with Wendy about the challenges women face when it comes to getting started in mountain biking and finding others to ride with. Based on years of experience, Wendy shares her tips for leading a successful and accessible group ride for mountain bikers of all abilities. Later, we discuss the brands and women in the mountain bike industry that are setting an example when it comes to diversifying participation.

For more information go to girlzgoneriding.com

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