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mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

February 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

On April 3, 2010, not only will Southern California make history screening the first ever feature length film about women in mountain biking, but history will be made again when mtbchick.com honors the 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling. mtbchick.com will honor the women in Southern California who have done the most for women’s cycling.  These are the women of vision who have given their all to help women find cycling. From road, to mountain bike to triathlon and even urban cycling, those who have done the most to further the cause have largely been unnoticed by not only the media,... [Read the full story]

Events

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

February 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

On April 3, 2010, not only will Southern California make history screening the first ever feature length film about women in mountain biking, but history will be made again when mtbchick.com honors the 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling. mtbchick.com will honor the women in Southern California who have done the most for women’s cycling.  These are the women of vision who have given their all to help women find cycling. From road, to mountain bike to triathlon and even urban cycling, those who have done the most to further the cause have largely been unnoticed by not only the media,... [Read the full story]

Races

Record Number of Women Race Cross in SoCal, Ohio Valley

Record Number of Women Race Cross in SoCal, Ohio Valley

October 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Bio-Wheels Women in Louisville, KY. The 3/4, 35+ women’s field, by Nor Oropez Becky Siegel of Team SoCalCross Becky Siegel of Team SoCalCross, photo by Nor Oropez Cyclocross has exploded due to the efforts of SoCalCross.com’s Dorothy Wong and Jeff Herring.  Over the past few years, races have grown from around 150 to 400 yesterday at Oak  Canyon Park, near Irvine Lake in Orange County.  The race, number 3 in the SoCalCross Prestige Series, was produced by Team Velocity of Fullerton, California. What made the Velocity Cross so much different than any other Cyclocross... [Read the full story]

Ask-a-Chick

Dear mtbchick, Are you supposed to wear underwear with bike shorts? -Chamois Chaffed

Dear mtbchick, Are you supposed to wear underwear with bike shorts? -Chamois Chaffed

October 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Dear Chamois Chaffed, For anyone just getting in to the sport of cycling, this is typically the first question, right after, “Do I HAVE to wear lycra bike shorts?” (No, you don’t, trust me, however, you will be glad you made the switch!) The synthetic chamois designed to be worn against your skin! It may come as a surprise to some, yet there is no need to wear underwear with cycling shorts.  Bike shorts are designed to work best without an extra layer and extra seams.  Besides, panty lines or underwear lines are unsightly.  The design of the chamois, or “pad”, is... [Read the full story]

How-To

Girls Only :: Mountain Biking Tips for Girls  :: Tip 1

Girls Only :: Mountain Biking Tips for Girls :: Tip 1

January 15, 2010 · 1 Comment 

This page is for the Girls, only! So you, young man, click on a link and go find another page! Hi, Girls, I am so glad you are here to learn more about the wonderful world of mountain biking! You can call it a lifestyle, a sport, an extra-curricular activity… call it what you will, the dirt is going to change your life! But let’s make sure it changes your life in a good way. Let’s not allow ourselves to get plagued with pain in our unmentionable regions.  Let’s not get saddle sores and chaffing (yuck-o-rama). There is so much to learn about mountain biking, from the equipment,... [Read the full story]

People

People

October 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

We’re introducing a People section… get to know important women of cycling!  Read More →

News and Views

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

On April 3, 2010, not only will Southern California make history screening the first ever feature length film about women in mountain biking, but history will be made again when mtbchick.com honors the 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling. mtbchick.com will honor the women in Southern California who have done...

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Awesome Land: Women of Dirt :: 3 april 2010 @ Cinespace in Hollywood. 7pm.

Awesome Land: Women of Dirt :: 3 april 2010 @ Cinespace in Hollywood. 7pm.

Awesome Land: Women of Dirt screening A Celebration of Women in Cycling Tickets Now On Sale! 3  April 2010, Saturday Cinespace 6356 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 6-7 VIP Cocktail Party 7-9 Film Screening Stay tuned for ticket info *Cinespace is located in the Heart of Hollywood, see the Stars (including...

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Even a Bad Day in the Dirt…

Cliche. I know, but truly, in spite of adversity, discomfort and other atrocities to the modern woman, a bad day mountain biking is still a spectacular day  in the life, and better than a great day “in the office”, as it were. Having been “busy” working and making a living, my time on the bike...

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mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

mtbchick.com to Honor 5 Most Influential Women in SoCal Cycling

On April 3, 2010, not only will Southern California make history screening the first...


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Awesome Land: Women of Dirt :: 3 april 2010 @ Cinespace in Hollywood. 7pm.

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High School Girls Mountain Bike Camp : 17-18 October 2009

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Record Number of Women Race Cross in SoCal, Ohio Valley

Record Number of Women Race Cross in SoCal, Ohio Valley

Bio-Wheels Women in Louisville, KY. The 3/4, 35+ women’s field, by...


SoCalCross Race #1 Unification Cup @ Bonelli Park in San Dimas, CA

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The first race of the season is always a shocker to the system, however, at least...


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