Getting into mountain biking is exciting, but figuring out what to wear on your first few rides can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need a closet full of expensive gear to get started. You just need a few essentials to ride comfortably and stay safe.

When it comes to performance, recovery, and simply enjoying your ride, nutrition matters more than most people think. A fueled ride is a fun ride and a strong one.

There’s something powerful about showing up for yourself and even more powerful when you do it alongside a group of women who’ve got your back.

We’re halfway through our spring group programs Back on the Bike™ and New to the Bike™ and it’s already been a season full of growth, grit, and genuine connection.

Each week, we’re learning new skills, tackling new trails, and stepping into new mindsets.

If you’ve ever bonked halfway through a ride, felt totally wiped out climbing, or struggled to recover the next day, you’re not alone. The good news? Most nutrition mistakes are really easy to fix once you know what to look for.

When I first learned to mountain bike, I dove headfirst into racing. Like… immediately. No warm-up lap, just straight to the start line with no real idea of what I was doing. And let me tell you, there was a lot to learn.

Let’s be real, nothing kills the vibe of a beautiful ride faster than a trail run-in gone wrong. To keep our trails open, safe, and welcoming for everyone, we’ve got to follow the unspoken (and spoken) rules of good trail behavior.

When it comes to mountain biking, we often think that more time on the trail is the only path to progress. But what we do off the bike—how we fuel, recover, and build strength—can be just as critical.

Crank Queens didn’t start with a strategy or a business plan. It started with a group text. I just wanted more women to ride with. I was craving connection, camaraderie, and a crew of women …