This first issue of Mountain Bike for Her is a blend of empowerment, motivation, and encouragement!

Featuring articles on the women behind the Women's Freeride Movement, teaching your kids how to mountain bike, and overcoming your fears to try new things!

In this issue, Teresa and Robynne pedal to an isolated community on the west coast of Vancouver Island while Tracey Croke takes us to the far reaches of Queensland. We also have tips from Meagan Broughton on how to get into the bike industry and Vittoria's mountain bike ambassadors tells us how they got into racing and tips for anyone who wants to race.

On the cover is Miranda Smith from Nanaimo, BC, Canada on Whistler's iconic Top of the World Trail. Photo credit: Jenn Thiel.

Tracey Croke takes us to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, which is becoming Europe’s rising star of adventure travel.

We love our trail dogs and feature four of them in this issue! Cecile Gambin managed to capture some fantastic photos and put a fun spin on the interview.

Personal stories are from Sarah Hauser who shares how fell in love with cyclocross (the season starts soon!) and from Anne Henmi, who is learning to rock the bike parks and take her riding to a whole new level.

Jaclyn Delacroix tells us the seven things she’s learned as a personal trainer, and makes our training excuses invalid. Plus learn the essentials to carry in our first aid kit from Dr Robyn Prescott, while Meagan Broughton shares her favourite post-ride meal for hungry mountain bikers.

On the cover is Jenni Curtis Shafer on the Wire Mesa Trail near Zion National Park and Hurricane, Utah. Photo credit: Photo-John.

This issue features stories on incredible women. The first is Karin Grubb, who had a serious mountain bike crash at the beginning of 2016. She discovered that the physical injuries were just a small part of her recovery, and decided to share what she has learned in the past year. 

Robynne Devine recently lost over 200 lbs! She’s embraced her new lifestyle and has rediscovered her love of riding. 

Also in this issue, Tanya Sloan and Zoae Spackman tell us how they started a women’s mountain bike club in Bellingham, Washington.And why they think every town should have one.

After feeling the pressure to do something epic for her fortieth birthday, Karen Stark organized a group of friends to help her celebrate in the woods along the coast of British Columbia. 

And we’ve just celebrated our first full year as a print publication! The past year has been an exciting time for us as we went from online-only sales to seeing the magazine for sale in Chapters/Indigo stores across Canada. And we’re adding more independent Canadian retailers to our list of stockists in 2017! 

The cover features riders Jessica Taylor and Emilie Thy on trail Blue Hammer at Mt Washington's Bike Park, Comox Valley, BC. Photo by Dave Silver Photography.

Our travel issue! You'll find adventures from the mountains of Montenegro to the shores of British Columbia.

We also give you a pre-season training plan and nutrients that will improve your energy, aid in recovery, prevent cramping and muscle soreness, and help prevent fatigue.

Black Mountain 
Tracey Croke takes a cross-country bike trip through the Mediterranean’s Montenegro.

Riding High with Kids at Spruce Lake 
Cecile Gambin introduced her two children, aged 6 and 9, to riding up high this summer.

Embracing My Inner Roadie 
After a summer of riding park, Teresa Edgar takes her road bike for a spin in Grand Junction, Colorado’s Tour of the Moon.

Mountain Biking Coastal BC 
Michelle Davies explores British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast with Mountain Biking BC.

Bikes & Guitars 
Michelle Lambert discovers that mountain bikes and guitars have more in common than we think.

Hormones & Nutrients for Biking Success 
Dr Robyn tell us how to get more energy, endurance, and recovery through nutrition.

Includes a special feature on the Women of Crankworx! And Dr Robyn Prescott, ND joins us for a new regular column where she focuses on injury prevention!

It’s Called Van Life...Not Glam Life 
By Jaime Hill 
Life lessons for anyone looking to hit the road for an experience of a lifetime.

PROFILE: Claire Buchar: Athlete | Coach | Mentor 
By Justa Jeskova 
We discuss the former Canadian National Downhill champion’s decision to start racing as a privateer and some of the projects she has in the works.

What’s Going on Down There? 
By Dr. Robyn Prescott, ND 
Secrets to a happy undercarriage for female mountain bikers.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway 
By Michelle Lambert 
Awe-inspiring trails, crisp clean air, and a monumental crystal blue lake - this is Tahoe.

The Women of Crankworx Whistler 
Photos by Cecile Gambin & Colin Wilson 
A photo spread of the action at Crankworx Whistler 2016.

The Liv A-Line Women-Only Session 
By Cecile Gambin 
You don’t have to be a jumper to join the annual A-Line session with Liv every year at Crankworx!

Plus: 
PROFILE: Leigh Donovan - Life After Racing 
TRAINING: Can you have too much of a good thing?
CAPTURED: Your Photos Taken Behind Bars

Featured articles include

BABY ON BOARD: MOUNTAIN BIKING THROUGH PREGNANCY – Kristen Gross
With so much changing, the mental benefits of riding become just as important as the physical.

MEET THE 2016 RIDE LIKE A GIRL ATHLETES - Amber Zirnhelt
Honing dirt jump skills, making the podium at local races, and having their sites set on racing a World Cup are just a few of the goals of the Ride Like a Girl Athletes.

THE PLIGHT OF THE MINISKIRT – Cecile Gambin
Cecile and two friends decided to test-ride a miniskirt while riding the legendary North Shore trails to make a statement about the practicability of women’s fashion in high-level sports.

MEDITATION PROCRASTINATION – Danielle Baker
Physical and mental stillness may be just as integral to enhancing your riding experience as practising or cross-training.

Cover photo features Penticton Area Cycling Association member Louise Blais riding a trestle on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) just north of Penticton, BC during a co-ed club ride. The KVR is one of the scenic gateways to the Penticton trail network. 
Photo Credit: Aaron Barry.

Our first issue that is also available in print! 

Read about some of the women on the west coast who made their own way in the mountain bike industry, how Ashley Rankin brought her brand SHREDLY to life, and Cecile Gambin shares some of her secrets to make mountain biking fun for your kids.

This issue focuses on trying something new. For Betsy Welch and her friend Mimi it was pushing their limits in a multi-day stage race in Spain, Paula Burton took up fat biking, and Carmel Ecker took a skills clinic to get some air time. It’s all about leaving your comfort zone!

Tammie and Mark invite us along on their bike-themed wedding, which took place in September on the legendary Seven Summits Trail in Rossland, BC.

We also chatted with Trish Bromley, who is creating waves in the women’s freeride scene by being the first woman to compete in Crankworx Whistler’s Dual Speed and Style. You can find out more about her experience on page 28.

Our resident trainer Jaclyn Delacroix has us pushing boundaries of a different kind. She gives us insight into the mind/body connection.

This issue's cover shot features Micayla Gatto at the Crankworx Pump Track Challenge, which took place in August. She finished the race in third place.

We checked out the bike parks in Winter Park, CO! You can read about our trip in this issue. We also have a few featured stories on injuries and recovery. Plus we share what the BC Bike Race vibe is all about.

With this issue, we embark on our second year of publication and we’re looking forward to the adventure!

Our writers are also getting more personal with us. Tracey Croke shares how mountain biking helps her maintain her mobility and Kat Glover reflects on how going for a ride helps her deal with imminent loss. We also have another great article from Jim Barron on maintaining the attack/ready position to help us hone our skills! We also went looking for the weird, wonderful and wacky at the 2015 Sea Otter,  and we found it...

Includes our first annual directory of mountain bike instructors! Plus Heather & Cat: Freeriders Extraodinaire! | Meet Candace Shadley: Founder of Trek Dirt Series | Creating Community Through Mountain Biking | Buying the Right Mountain Bike, plus our regular columns!

Dream of riding in tropical Costa Rica with Martina Halik, or live vicariously through Tracey Croke as she takes a mountain bike adventure through Ethiopia! Joh Rathbun brings us back down to Earth with her article on traumatic brain injuries. This issue also features columns from Jaclyn Delacroix, our resident trainer, and Melinda Lund, our dietician. The two of them will help keep us on track to meet our goals for the upcoming season. And don’t forget to check out our featured event this issue, which took place in New Zealand...

Danielle Baker gets personal with us and Katie Holden takes us on a ride in Pacific Northwest!

Also featuring articles on mountain biking in Park City, Utah; an interview with Jessica Klodnicki from BRG Sports (formerly Easton-Bell); why you need to HTFU with our resident coach, Jaclyn Delacroix; plus a photo spread from our visit to Burlington Bike Park!

This issue features articles on Siobhan Fox, who competed in the BC Bike Race after suffering a stroke at age 32; The Importance of Weight Training; Sustainable Trails; Nutrition; and more!

We  chat with the participants of Seattle’s Sugar Showdown to find out what motivated them to participate and/or race. If you’re sitting on the fence about whether to give downhill a try, this might be your motivation…

And for those of us who are finding that the hours on the bike are starting to catch up with our bodies, Dave McInnes from Bicycle Hub shares some of his favourite yoga moves to keep us limber!

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