Ready to Go from
Boise, Idaho
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.
This program is designed to take you from feeling unsure and hesitant to riding with confidence, strength, and excitement.
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.
Our next cohort starts this fall!
New to the Bike will have you riding with confidence by the end of 5 weeks!
This 5 week program will help you build a strong foundation for your mountain biking. The program investment is $199.
What’s Included
2 beginner skills clinics led by a professional MTB coach (6pm at Eagle Bike Park)
Guided beginner group ride with Crank Queens coaches
One Bike Maintenance Clinic to build your confidence with your bike and MTB gear
Beginner-friendly group ride following each clinic
Bonus Group ride with CQ members
Structured 5-week progression designed for true beginners
Group chat for support and community
What You’ll Learn
How to safely get on and off your bike
How to start and stop with control
How to use your brakes confidently
How to shift while riding at a slow, comfortable pace
How to ride easy green trails in a group setting
What gear to bring on a ride
Who This Is For
This is for you if you:
are brand new to mountain biking or haven’t ridden in years
feel nervous about gears, braking, or trails
want a slow, supportive, beginner-only environment
want to learn alongside other women at your level
What to Expect
This is a beginner-focused experience. There is no pressure to perform, no advanced terrain, and no prior experience required. Everything is taught at a pace that builds confidence step by step.
No previous experience required.
No athletic ability/cardio ability required.
Come as you are and learn with us!
Week by Week Schedule
All skills clinics are at Eagle Bike Park at 6pm
Arrive early so we can start on time. Meet at picnic shelter behind
restrooms next to skate park.
Week of Sept 7 - Sept 10th 6pm Ridgeline, learn in depth bike check process
Week of Sept 14 - program kicks off with skills on Sept 16
Week of Sept 21 - skills practice on your own, share progress in group chat
Week of Sept 28 - Join the member's ride at Table Rock (all features walkable for new riders)
Week of Oct 5 - 2nd skills clinic
Price goes up after July 15
The New to the Bike – Fast Track Series is a 5-week beginner mountain bike experience in Boise designed for women who are brand new to riding or returning after time off the bike. Through two skills clinics, guided group rides, a bike maintenance session, and simple in-between practice, you’ll learn how to safely get on, start, stop, shift, and ride easy green trails in a supportive, women-only environment. This is a true beginner-friendly progression focused on building comfort and confidence at a steady, approachable pace.
Success Stories from Women Like You!
"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! I've been so off track and just kind of surviving for all the obvious reasons but I feel really ready to get back to myself and show my kids the version of their mom they are familiar with and deserve"
- Stephanie S, Group Program Participant
Meet Erica, your coach.
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 compete in endurance MTB races, train other athletes, and 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!
All this while raising a family, leading organizations, and volunteering as a coach for student athletes. (And finding time to read a good book here and there every once in a while…)
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.
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, Levi Weert. Levi has coached many of the Crank Queens and loves helping women unlearn bad riding habits they may have learned from their spouse ;) 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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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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Nope! This program is open to any women regardless of Crank Queens membership.
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We are unable to offer refunds for program cancellations.
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Contact us to learn about options to rent a bike for this program!