Ready to Go from Nervous Beginner to Confident Rider?
If you’ve ever thought…
❌ "I want to mountain bike, but I don’t know where to start."
❌ "I’m afraid of getting hurt or holding people back."
❌ "I wish I had a group of women to ride with!"
You're not alone! Starting something new is intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be.
The New to the Bike program is designed to take you from feeling unsure and hesitant to riding with confidence, strength, and excitement. You’ll learn the skills, build your fitness, and have a supportive group of women to cheer you on—so you actually enjoy the ride instead of stressing over it.
✨ Imagine finishing a ride feeling strong instead of exhausted.
✨ Imagine knowing exactly how to handle switchbacks, climbs, and descents.
✨ Imagine having a crew of like-minded women to ride with all season long!
This isn’t just about learning to ride—it’s about gaining the confidence and strength to make biking a fun and empowering part of your life.
What You’ll Gain from This Program
✅ Confidence on the Bike – Learn fundamental skills so you stop second-guessing yourself and actually enjoy the ride!
✅ Stronger, Longer Rides – Strength training + smart nutrition will help you feel powerful on climbs instead of exhausted.
✅ A Supportive Riding Crew – You’ll never feel like you’re “not good enough” to join a group ride again.
✅ Bike Knowledge & Maintenance Skills – Learn to take care of your bike so you can ride more and stress less.
✅ Accountability & Motivation – Stay on track with group check-ins, live coaching, and a structured plan.
Our group programs include over 20 hours of LIVE instruction on bike handling skills, bike maintenance, trail etiquette, nutrition, and more.
Olympia Clinic Dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd at 5:30pm.
Olympia Ride Dates: May 21st, June 18th, July 23rd.
What others are saying…
🗣 "My monthly fitness trend number on Strava is the highest it's been in over 2 years!" and "I am motivated to reach my training goals and love the training program I have." - Paige, Group Program Participant
🗣 "I had no idea that this program would change such a drastic part of my life, but I am so grateful for it! It's been so helpful to look at all aspects of my life and find that I'm doing most of the things "right." It allowed me to pinpoint the negative influence that this one aspect was having on me. It totally took me by surprise, but I'm here for it! :)" - Stephanie M, Group Program Participant
🗣 "I am still just so grateful for this program! You have created such a great community and I can't wait for more! I also gained some confidence that I don't have to be at the back. In fact, I probably would have been more comfortable mid pack and I'll try that next group ride. I'm also very grateful for the strategic goal planning and mapping." - Stephanie S, Group Program Participant
🗣 "Even though it's a group environment I felt like I had more individual attention then I expected. It was like each week was written just for me.” – Emily, Group Program Participant
🗣 “I gained more confidence on a bike, learned a lot of helpful tips that improved my riding and met some great friends!” - Olga, Group Program participant
Become a confident mountain biker…
Our group programs include over 20 hours of LIVE instruction on bike handling skills, bike maintenance, trail etiquette, nutrition, and more.
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In-Person Events: Group Rides, Skills Clinics + More!
Each group program includes in-person events such as monthly group rides, bike mechanic classes, skills clinics and more. Practice skills on the trail in a safe and supportive environment.
Monthly Live Learning Sessions
Direct access to Crank Queens Founder and women’s health coach, Erica Davis for coaching support via our monthly group learning sessions. Ask your burning questions about health, nutrition, riding gear, route planning, and more. Each session has a unique topic and focus!
Exclusive Group Chat for Ongoing Support, Community + Connection!
Exclusive access to our group chat, a great place to talk with the group about challenges you are having, get encouragement, and plan a ride with a fellow group member.
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Accountability + Support
Feel like you start strong but then find it hard to stay on track? Check-in regularly on your goals and get personalized feedback.
Personalized Sustainment Plan
Not sure what to do when a group program ends? We will make sure you are set up for success to transition into what is next for you! Each participant will receive an end of session wrap up with tools, resources, and a plan to keep you on track, personalized to YOU and your goals.
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MTB Skills Clinics, Bike Maintenance Clinics + more!
Learn the foundational skills of mountain biking in a safe and supportive environment with a certified coach. Then practice those skills on a safe and supportive group ride.
Learn the basics of how to maintain your bike so you can be confident in taking care of your bike. We will cover all the basics so you know your bike is in good working order every time you head out!
Ride Planning Tools + Recommendations
Stay motivated with suggestions of where to ride, as well as tools for building your overall fitness and strength off the bike. Receive weekly recommendations on places to ride and practice your MTB skills. Coordinate group rides with fellow group members through the group chat. Stay motivated to try new trails!
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Nutrition Planning
Support for your riding goals by making sure you are properly fueling for all your adventures on the bike! Plus, recipes, shopping guides, portion sizing tools and more.
Monthly Program Guide
Each month you will receive a program guide with tools, tips, resources and more. Tools for reducing stress, balancing busy lives, setting healthy boundaries, building confidence, and fueling your adventures.
Access to Program Portal
Exclusive access to our private group portal where you can access all of the resources and recordings of previous learning sessions.
Ready to become a mountain biker?
We offer cohorts starting every spring. Our next Olympia cohort starts May 2025!
All levels of fitness are welcome. No experience necessary!
Olympia Clinic Dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd at 5:30pm.
Olympia Ride Dates: May 21st, June 18th, July 23rd.
This is for women who are joining the New to the Bike Program in Olympia Washington with the Olympia MTB Ride Club.
Monthly Group Rides
Opportunities to ride every month with an amazing group of fellow beginners on trails that are very beginner friendly. Practice skills on the trail in a safe and supportive environment. Our group rides will be scheduled throughout the month.
Olympia Ride Dates: May 21st, June 18th, July 23rd.
Monthly Learning Sessions
Direct access to Crank Queens Founder and wellness coach, Erica Davis AND Olympia MTB Ride Club Founder Abby Purdy, for coaching support via our monthly group learning sessions. Ask your burning questions about health, nutrition, riding gear, route planning, and more. Each session has a unique topic and focus!
Exclusive Group Chat
Exclusive access to our group chat, a great place to talk with the group about challenges you are having, get encouragement, and plan a ride with a fellow group member.
Bike Maintenance
A bike maintenance clinic to learn the basics of how to maintain your bike so you can be confident in taking care of your bike. We will cover all the basics so you know your bike is in good working order every time you head out!
Program Guide
Each month you will receive a program guide with tools, tips, resources and more to guide that month’s learnings. Tools for reducing stress, balancing busy lives, setting healthy boundaries, building confidence, and fueling your adventures.
MTB Skills Clinics
Learn the foundational skills of mountain biking so you can get out on the trails safely and build confidence on the bike. Join us for a series of mountain bike skills clinics with Coach Abby Purdy to learn the foundational skills of mountain biking.
Olympia Clinic Dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd at 5:30pm.
Weekly Accountability
Share your progress and stay accountable through the Voxer group chat. Let’s celebrate our progress together!
Access to Program Portal
Exclusive access to our private group portal where you can access all of the resources and recordings of previous learning sessions.
Ride Planning Tools
Stay motivated with suggestions of where to ride, as well as tools for building your overall fitness and strength off the bike. Get weekly recommendation on where to ride - challenging you to get out and explore new routes with confidence.
Beginner MTB Guide
Our complete guide to getting started as a mountain biker, covering key topics such as what to bring in your pack, how to plan a ride, safety types, gear recommendations, nutrition, and more.
Personalized Sustainment Plan
End of season wrap up with tools, resources, and a plan to keep you on track in the off-season, personalized to YOU and your goals.
Strength Training Programming
Ready to build strength? Gain access to customizable strength training programming with weekly workout plans and workout videos to help you get stronger as a cyclist!
Total Value: Over $7,000!
Are you ready to become a confident mountain biker? Join today!
This is for women who are joining the New to the Bike Program in Olympia Washington with the Olympia MTB Ride Club.
Meet Abby
As a Women’s Coaching Specialist with Girls Gone Strong and a Precision Nutrition-1 certified coach, Abby combines her expertise in health and fitness to inspire and support women in their wellness journeys. Abby has a passion for empowering women to overcome chronic health challenges to feel balanced in their daily lives.
Abby’s mission stems from her own personal experience, having battled chronic health issues (lyme disease, IBS, autoimmune) for over 15 years and is now able to easily manage symptoms. As a Women’s Chronic Health Coach, she is committed to helping women realize their own true potential by embracing strength and resilience from within. Along with being the leader and organizer of Olympia Mountain Bike Ride Club and a Big Stump Bike Shop Ambassador, Abby integrates her love for mountain biking and the outdoors to guide women to show up and “do hard shit” on and off the bike.
Training and Certifications: MS Biological Sciences, Women's Coaching Specialist - Girls Gone Strong, Precision Nutrition -1, 200hr Yoga Teacher+Yin Training, Olympia Mountain Bike Ride Club Leader, Big Stump Bike Shop Ambassador, Women’s Chronic Health Coach, Mountain biking 15years
Meet Erica
I started as a total beginner mountain biker in the spring of 2018. Although I’ve always been a fairly active adult, I’d lost focus on my fitness with the busyness of life. Riding 6 miles was a BIG accomplishment that first summer.
Eight mountain bikes and five years later, I now lead the fastest growing mountain biking community in SW Idaho with over 100 members and growing. I compete in endurance MTB races, I train other athletes, and I help women around the US start their own MTB communities.
Never did I imagine on that first ride that I would go from 6 miles being exhausting to riding 80+ miles in one day during an endurance MTB race where I placed 1st!
A lot of women ask me how I do it. How do I find time to ride with everything on my plate?
The truth? I’ve had to learn to prioritize my health and prioritize myself. And, I invested in myself through skills clinics, learning bike maintenance, buying gear that worked for me, and surrounding myself with other women who love to ride.
Sign up to get access to…
Three mountain bike skills clinics with Coach Abby Purdy to learn the foundational skills of mountain biking in a supportive environment.
One bike maintenance clinic to learn the basics of how to maintain your bike
Monthly group rides led by Olympia MTB Ride Club Founder, Abby Purdy
Ride and route recommendations to keep you motivated
A program guide with tools, tips, extensive resources to support your success on and off the bike
Monthly live learning sessions led by Crank Queens Founder and health coach, Erica Davis (recorded for those who can’t attend, 3 total)
Exclusive access to our private group portal where you can access all of the resources and recordings of previous learning sessions
Exclusive access to our group chat, a great place to talk about any challenges you are having, get encouragement, and plan a ride with fellow group members
Opportunities to check-in weekly on your goals via the group chat and get personalized feedback
End of season wrap up with tools, resources, and a plan to keep you on track in the off-season
Connection with a community of women like you, who are ready to get back on the bike and looking to build connections
Accountability to make the changes you so deeply want and need
Learn how to fuel your mountain biking adventures through nutrition coaching that fits your lifestyle and goals
Discover what holds you back from mountain biking, and overcome your barriers to success with a clear plan
Support for lifestyle changes to make room for mountain biking in your life
Countless wellness resources
Access to a complete strength training program! Gain access to various strength training plans with programmed workouts and instructional videos.
Weekly check ins on your goals
Access to our online group program portal with all the tools you need for success!
Olympia Ride Dates: May 21st, June 18th, July 23rd. Olympia Clinic Dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd at 5:30pm.
Read the full program agreement and terms here.
This is for women who are joining the New to the Bike Program in Olympia Washington with the Olympia MTB Ride Club.
FAQs
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This program is for women who have little to no previous riding experience and are looking to learn how to mountain bike. No experience required! We will teach you how to ride.
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This program is for TOTAL beginners and ALL levels of fitness are welcome. No experience required.
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YES! This program is exactly for you. We will teach you the foundations of mountain biking and help you build your MTB community in the process.
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The skills clinics will be led by a professionally certified mountain bike coach. You will master positioning on the bike, effective braking, shifting, many more skills that will get you riding at a higher level in no time.
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Yes, the program commitment is 3 months. This program is for women who are ready to prioritize learning how to mountain bike. It is not a drop in program. Change happens in community and throughout these 3 months you will also be building connection and community with other women who are working on their goals. If you miss a session, that’s OK. Just remember, you get out of it what you put into it!
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Be prepared to dedicate at minimum 5+ hours/month to this program. That includes participating in a monthly group ride (2 hrs), clinics (2 hrs) and a monthly live learning session (1 hr). The more you invest - the more you will get out of this.
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Nope! This program is truly for beginners. If you’ve never ridden on dirt, or maybe you’ve ridden just a few times… this program is for you!
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The program runs for three months. Read the full program agreement and terms here.
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Skills clinics will happen …
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The program investment is $195/month for three months for the Olympia New to the Bike Program. Please note: this program is non-refundable.
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We are unable to offer refunds for program cancellations. Please see the full program policy for details.
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Contact us to learn about options to rent a bike for this program!