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Are you ready for a transformational retreat experience?
You love riding. You juggle everything life throws your way. And you are often the trip scheduler, trail guide, and meal planner for MTB adventures with your family or friends…
But when was the last time you truly invested in yourself—your skills, your confidence, your well-being?
Crank Queens Retreats are more than just a weekend of mountain biking—they are an opportunity to step away from the daily grind, reconnect with yourself, and return home stronger, more confident, and completely re-energized.
The Experience
Curious what our weekend-long MTB retreats are like? Keep on reading to learn more. Join us in Bend, Oregon for our 2026 retreat. October 8-11th.
Fridays
Kick things off with a morning skills session where you’ll dial in your technique. Then, we hit the trails for a scenic 3-hour ride to apply what you’ve learned in real time.
Saturdays
Get ready for a full-day adventure. Rides with long flowy descents, and epic views. You’ll choose your challenge, we always have options.
More Than Miles
Yes, we ride. But we also prioritize rest, recovery, and mindset. Expect intentional wellness sessions, delicious food, and supportive conversations that fuel more than just your legs.
The Vibe
Think campfires, deep belly laughs, and a weekend that reminds you how good it feels to unplug and just ride. Whether you're here to build skills, push your limits, or find your flow, we’ve got space for you.
Retreat FAQs
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Shred fest meets wellness retreat meets “we have thought of every single detail so you don’t have to” is our vibe!
We partner with only the very best licensed MTB coaches, yoga instructors, caterers and lodging to bring you the ultimate MTB retreat experience. We want you to leave our retreats feeling like you just spent the weekend at the spa while also having the most incredible weekend of riding!
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Here’s a sample schedule of what a day at one of our retreats looks like:
Morning
Start the day with a healthy, high-protein breakfast
Mobility or yoga session to warm up
Skills Clinic
Break for lunch and relaxing
Afternoon
Hit the trails to test out those new skills on a guided ride
Afternoon for relaxing, swimming in the river, shopping
Evening
Delicious dinner with LOTS of veggies, protein and everything you need to restore your body after a big day on the trails
Campfire session to connect with other women -
The one thing we might just love more than bikes? FOOD!
As active, athletic women, we know that eating well is key to enjoying a day on the bike. We design our retreats around the idea that a well-fed body is a happy body.
Partnering with top-rated local caterers for all of our retreats, we ensure that each meal leaves you feeling full and satisfied. This retreat is not a weekend of delicate salads, although we do love our greens. We make sure to include nourishing, protein-rich meals that are flexible to meet a variety of potential dietary needs.
A few sample meals from past retreats:
Breakfast: Potato, black bean, egg, turkey chorizo breakfast burritos with salsa and served with seasonal fruit
Lunch: Pesto and Grilled Chicken wraps with white cheddar popcorn and a protein brownie
Dinner: Coconut Rice + Teriyaki Salmon + Vegetable Medley with Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert
Any questions about dietary needs? Be sure to share in your retreat registration and we will work with our caterer to ensure you have what you need
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Our retreats can accommodate a variety of skill levels and paces. While some of our retreats take place in more advanced terrain, we seek to ensure that all levels of riders have a positive experience whether you prefer your trails mellow or super spicy.
To ensure you have the best experience, be sure to check out our skill and pace rating system when you register. Providing an honest assessment of your skills and pace level will help us place you in the appropriate group for our skills clinics and rides.
Having an off day? Wanting to take it easy? That’s fine too! Even if you are an advanced rider but maybe wanting to keep it chill or recovering from an injury, no shame in dialing it back. Not every day needs to be FULL send and we want you to chose what’s right for you.
We partner with certified mountain bike coaches for our skills clinics and guided rides. We make sure to have the right number of coaches to participants so that everyone gets some 1:1 coaching and we can divide up our groups by skill/pace/interest for the day.
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A MTB retreat designed for busy, active women who want to spend their weekend shredding some amazing trails and not worrying about the details. You can expect: expert MTB skills coaches, delicious and nourishing meals, luxury lodging options, plus some amazing wellness activities.
You will leave our retreats feeling refreshed, energized, empowered and connected!
We typically have two days of riding at our retreats, and participants are encouraged to arrive early for optional pre-retreat ride meet-ups. You will get a lot of time on the bike PLUS learning new skills and connecting with other women.
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Our retreats include lodging (shared or single occupancy and some locations include a camping option), most of your meals, guided rides, skills clinics and wellness activities such as yoga, sauna/cold plunge, mobility sessions, etc. See each retreat registration page for specific details and pricing.
Most retreats do not include: bike/gear, transportation to/from retreat location, alcoholic beverages. (You are welcome to BYOB if that’s your thing!)
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Most of our retreat attendees have at least a few years of experience mountain biking. They are familiar with the basics of the sport (braking, bike/body separation, using a dropper post, etc.) and are looking to get out on some new trails with other awesome lady shredders.
Our retreat attendees are typically mid-career women who want a weekend of refreshment and riding without a lot of planning on their part. We are more of the “in-bed-by-9pm” crowd vs the “party-till-dawn”. We’re here to have fun, connect, take care of our bodies, and get some time away from the day-to-day.
Retreat participants range in age. At last year’s retreat in Bend, most participants were mid 30s to mid 60s with the average participant being 40+.
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We HIGHLY recommend buying trip insurance!
Here is the exact wording from the Cancellation and Refund policy in the retreat agreement, which you will sign when you registser.
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY The Companies reserve their rights to cancel the Retreat for any reason. If the Companies cancel the Retreat for any reason, the Attendees are entitled to a refund of the Payment made to the Companies for services not yet rendered. However, the Companies shall not be responsible for any additional fees paid by the Attendee to third parties, such as airlines, travel companies, booking of additional services, car or gear rental, etc. Refund policy: Up to 91 days prior to arrival 55% of your registration fee 90 days prior arrival Non-refundable under any circumstances Refund requests will be accepted in writing via e-mail to info@crankqueens.org. We highly encourage Attendees to purchase trip insurance to cover their investment.