what happens when the temperatures drop, the trails get slick, and the daylight hours shrink? Do we just hang up our bikes until spring? Not a chance. The off-season is where the magic happens.

We live in a world where answers are just a few keystrokes away. Ask ChatGPT for a nutrition plan, and it will happily spit out a neat list of meals, calorie targets, and macro breakdowns. Sounds great, right? However, there’s a lot more to consider when creating a nutrition plan:

Nothing ruins a good ride faster than a preventable mechanical issue, or worse, an injury. The good news? You don’t need to be a mechanic to keep yourself (and your bike) safe. A quick pre-ride safety check takes just a couple of minutes and can save you a lot of frustration on the trail.

When the days get shorter, the air turns crisp, and trails start to collect snow, it’s tempting to hang up your bike and hibernate until spring. But here’s the secret most strong riders know: winter isn’t the “off-season”, it’s the building season.

We’ve all been there: you’re crushing your routine, showing up for rides, getting in the gym, and then suddenly, poof, it all unravels. You’re skipping workouts, feeling off on rides, or finding yourself burned out and under-fueled.

If you’ve been riding for a while, you probably hear the words skills clinic and think: “That’s for beginners.” But the truth is that mountain biking is one of those sports where you never stop learning.

There’s something magical about finding your people. The ones who cheer when you clear that tricky section you’ve been working on for weeks. The ones who send you a text saying, “We’re riding tonight — you in?”

For me, mountain biking, and more importantly, the community around it, has been the reason I’ve stayed connected to the sport. If it had just been me out riding solo or tagging along on my husband’s rides, I honestly don’t think I would have stuck with it…

One of the most common questions I get from women in our community is: “How do you make time for your rides?”

And the honest answer is…

Are you ready for a transformational retreat experience? You love riding but planning another trip is time you don’t have. Lucky for you, we plan it all! A Crank Queens Retreat isn’t just another weekend of mountain biking. It’s a chance to…

Let’s talk about something we all tend to underestimate: fuel. Specifically, how much of it we actually need when we’re out riding.

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 …