We do it regularly. We apologise for not hearing someone, for needing a drink, for being the last to arrive (even when you’re not late), for putting our foot down when we lose balance, for getting a flat tyre or having a mechanical issue, for being slow….

As women, we do it in life, but I’ve never heard it more concentrated than when I ride with groups of beginner-intermediate women mountain bikers.

One underutilised technique for progressing your mountain bike skills is visualisation. Women who mountain bike are often focusing on their skill or fitness deficit, rather than on their strengths.

Here we look at how small mindset shifts can give mountain bikers of all abilities an edge and set them on a path to progress.

Just a hop, skip and jump from Canberra, Mogo is set to become another iconic MTB destination, with 155km of singletrack planned for opening in mid-2024. For those who love a beach getaway, but also love riding, this is already a great place to take your bike, but it’s going to really get a place on the map once the new trails are open. The mild year-round temperature, plus the proximity to Canberra and Sydney will no doubt make this place a super popular mtb destination.

What modifications can I make to manage my injuries or illnesses so that I can continue to ride my bike? In this blog post, I share my experience of birth trauma and recovery process to get back on the bike, in the hopes that other women may find hope if they find themselves off the bike and in a similar situation.

Tathra lies almost exactly a 3hr drive from Canberra, along the far south coast of NSW, near Bega, on Yuin Country. This gorgeous coastal town is a hidden gem and although the population swells in summer, there is still plenty of space on the superb mountain bike trails and the beach- and a great community as well.

For women new to mountain biking, this trail network offers many options, with many easy green and blue trails, plus a firetrail network in amongst them. There are often women’s social rides hosted at Tathra, and plenty of trails to progress to for those who have consolidated foundational skills.

What shoes should I wear when mountain biking? And why are my feet slipping off the pedals?

In this blog post, we talk about different types of shoes and pedals for mountain biking and some considerations for different types and combinations.

How do I teach my kids to ride a bike?
In this post, we share some ideas about how to teach kids to learn to ride a bike- what has worked well and some things to consider

Improving your mountain biking might not be something you have thought about, but small improvements and tweaks can have a big impact on your enjoyment!

In this post we share some ways to make small changes that can have big impacts. Progress is progress no matter how small!

Trailside repairs are often put into the ‘too-hard’ basket. But even a little knowledge can go a long way, and help you get moving again in no time. This new-ish tool -the DART- is a great addition to your trailside repair kit!