MTB Girls Ride Club
MTB Girls Ride Club is a women’s mountain biking community with guided rides and classes that build confidence, fitness, and skills.
Women’s Fitness Ride
China Camp Women’s Clinic at China Camp
MTB Girls Ride Club Women’s Skills Clinic
Confidence • Skills • Flow • Community
Join the MTB Girls Ride Club for a supportive and confidence-building women’s mountain bike skills clinic at China Camp State Park on Sunday, August 29 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Whether you’re newer to mountain biking, preparing for races or simply wanting to ride with more confidence and control, this clinic is designed to help you progress in a fun, welcoming environment.
This clinic focuses on building real-world trail skills in a supportive women’s riding community where progression happens step-by-step, without pressure or intimidation.
What We’ll Work On
* Body position and bike balance
* Cornering and switchbacks
* Climbing and descending technique
* Braking control and traction
* Flow and carrying momentum
* Vision and trail awareness
* Confidence-building and mindset skills
* Riding with more calm, predictability, and control on trail
Riders will receive hands-on coaching, personalized feedback, and practical trail application designed to transfer directly into everyday riding.
What Makes China Camp Special
China Camp is one of the best places in Marin to build confidence on the bike. The trails offer smooth progression, flowing terrain, and excellent opportunities to practice skills in real trail conditions while maintaining a supportive learning environment.
Who This Clinic Is For
This clinic is ideal for:
* Beginner to intermediate women riders
* Women looking to improve confidence and trail control
* Riders wanting to feel more comfortable on switchbacks and technical terrain
* Women preparing for races, group rides, or bigger trail goals
* Anyone wanting a fun, supportive day riding with other women
No racing experience required. Just a willingness to learn, grow, and ride together.
What to Expect
* Small group coaching atmosphere
* Positive and encouraging instruction
* Session tailored to rider comfort and progression
* Practical skills you can immediately apply on trail
* Community, connection, and confidence-building
This is more than just a skills clinic. It’s about becoming a stronger, more capable, and more confident rider while having fun with an incredible community of women.
Details
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: China Camp State Park
Hosted By: MTB Girls Ride Club & MTB Girls Magazine
What to Bring
* Mountain bike in good working order
* Helmet required
* Gloves and protective gear recommended
* Hydration and snacks
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Spots are limited to keep coaching personalized and supportive. Come ride, build confidence, and have an amazing day on the trails together.
Stafford Lake Clinic For women & Girls
Stafford Lake Clinic for Women and Girls
When? Saturday, November 7 | 10 AM–2 PM
Where? Stafford Lake Park | Novato, California
3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
Led by Liz Donahey of MTB Girls Magazine
Cost: $75 per rider
Promo Code: Save 15% with code RATTLER15 thru 8/30/26!
Register now: MTB Girls Ride Club Clinic Registration
Prep clinic for: The 4th Annual Stafford Lake Rattler XC Juniors Fundraiser on Sunday, November 8, 2026
Get ready to RATTLE THE RATTLER! Join MTB Girls Ride Club for a special race prep clinic created specifically for women and girls. This supportive clinic is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready for race day, whether you’re racing your first Stafford Lake Rattler or looking to sharpen your skills and improve your race strategy.
Led by Liz Donahey of MTB Girls Magazine, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to experience the course, work on your skills, dial in your race strategy, and learn what to expect on race day. We’ll spend four hours riding, learning, building confidence, and getting familiar with the terrain at Stafford Lake while creating a fun and encouraging environment for women and girls of all riding levels.
Race + Clinic Registration
Race:
Ready to race? Get Stafford Lake Rattler race information and registration details here: Stafford Lake XC
Clinic:
Register for the MTB Girls Ride Club Stafford Lake Clinic for Women and Girls and save 15% with code RATTLER15. Use RATTLER15 for your race registration as well, where applicable, to save 15%.
Register here: MTB Girls Ride Club Clinic Registration
Spots are limited, so register now! Come ride the course, get your race-day strategy dialed in, meet fellow women and girls, and get ready to RATTLE THE RATTLER!
Bring your mountain bike, helmet, water, snacks, and your stoke. We’ll see you at Stafford Lake!
3 | Private MTB Lessons
3 | Private MTB Lessons with Liz Donahey