Women’s MTB Clinics, Camps, & Events (2026)

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Brand new to mountain biking and looking to gain some skills? Or maybe you’ve been biking for years and 2026 is the year you want to take it to the next level.

Wherever you are on your personal journey, women’s mountain bike events offer the perfect opportunity to accelerate your skills, gain confidence, and meet new rad mountain bike women.

From skills clinics and camps to races and guided adventures, I’ve curated the best women-specific mountain biking experiences for 2026.

It’s never too early to start planning your year out. Before you calendar gets chock full of dentist appointments and family obligations, commit to one of the following. Do something good for YOU!

a woman being coached and a dirt series mtb camp
Photo from Dirt Series

Ladies AllRide

Ladies AllRide is the organization that has set the bar for all others. These fantastic camps are designed for women of all skill levels and offer small group instruction. 

In addition to a variety of locations across the western U.S., for 2026, they’re also offering international retreats in Mexico, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. This would be the trip of a lifetime!

If you want to learn more about Ladies AllRide, make sure to listen to our podcast interview with founder Lindsey Richter.

2026 Dates & Locations: Baja, Mexico (Feb 1-6), Bend, OR (multiple dates), Moab, UT (Apr 25-26), Spokane, WA (June 6-7), Oakridge, OR (June 25-26), McCall, ID (July 18-19), Switzerland (Sept 20-26), Spain (Oct 11-17)

Learn More: Ladies All Ride

lindsey richter ladies all ride
Photo Credit: Ladies AllRide

Grit MTB Festival

The Grit MTB Festival is a weekend long celebration of mountain biking that caters to all levels, from beginners to seasoned riders. It’s an event that truly embodies the spirit of inclusivity and community within the mountain biking world.

Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including workshops, guided rides, gear demos, and inspiring talks from cycling experts. The festival is not just about challenging trails; it’s about forging connections, sharing experiences, and encouraging each other in a supportive environment.

Location & Date: Fayetville, AR (Sept 25-27)

Learn More: Grit Festival

Photo credit: GRIT MTB Festival

Shred Sisters

If you’re north of the border, check out one of these Canadian-based clinics or retreats. Shred Sisters offers weekend workshops, one-day clinics, and weekly programs.

Regardless of your skill level, you’ll find a class for you. They have beginner programs, intermediate ones, and even special sessions on jumps and drops.

2026 Dates & Locations: Multiple Dates, Ivenmere, BC, Golden, BC, Calgary, AB, Canmore, AB, Cranbrook, AB, Revelstoke, BC, Kimberley, BC

More Info: https://shredsisters.ca/

shred sisters mountain bike clinics
Photo Credit: Shred Sisters

Ninja Mountain Bike Performance

New-ish to mountain biking? The Ninja Women’s Fundamental clinic will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the bike.

These half-day, full day, or 2 day clinics cover body position, braking, shifting, climbing and descending, and more. You’ll also learn drills that you can continue to practice long after the clinic is over.

These clinics are offered all over the country.

2026 Dates and Locations: Too many to list!

More Info: https://ridelikeaninja.com/womens-only-clinics/

ninja womens mountain bike clinics
Photo Credit: Ninja MTB

RideLab Bike Fest

RideLab is a women’s multi-day bike festival with a new location this year Cumberland, BC. (If you’ve never been, you need to go).

The event includes rides with PMBIA certified coaches, demo bikes, tech talks, and outdoor music and movies. Camping is available at the RideLab Basecamp, as is post-ride yoga.

Location & Dates: Cumberland, BC (June 4-7, 2026)

Learn More: https://ridelab.ca/

group of women standing around with bikes
Photo Credit: Ride Lab

Other Women’s Camps, Clinics, Trips, Events, & Races

Just a few years ago, we had trouble putting together this list–there just wasn’t that much out there. Today, there are so many amazing opportunities for women that it’s hard to capture them all.

Here are other organizations that we recommend in addition to those listed above. Know one that should be added? Leave a comment below or shoot me an email at kristenbonkoski@bpcole.org!

Western U.S.

Eastern U.S.

Western Canada

Eastern Canada

  • Sacred Rides Women’s Trips – Utah (Sept 28-Oct 2) Quebec (July 13-17)

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About The Author

kristen bonkoski

Kristen Bonkoski is a USA cycling and NICA coach, bike educator, and founder of Femme Cyclist.

She’s also the host of the Femme Cyclist podcast and runs Rascal Rides, a website about biking with kids.

She’s been riding bikes for more than two decades and is passionate about empowering women on the bike.

IG: @femme_cyclist

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11 thoughts on “Women’s MTB Clinics, Camps, & Events (2026)”

  2. Howdy!! I am yearning to gain confidence on drops and jumps, I live in Las Vegas and would love to do a week long women’s skill retreat somewhere relatively close.

    Thanks,
    ♥️♥️♥️
    Connie

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    • Not that I know of Susan. You could always reach out to the organizers of any clinics nearby you and ask if they allow e-mtbs.

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  5. Loved reading this in 2019, have done 2 camps/1 fest with Roam Events and can’t wait until they can start the long weekend just-bike camps again (hopefully they will). I think there is a huge niche out there for offering more woman 3-4 day/long weekend just ride camps- not skill building (many already on offer). There are so many mtb areas I want to check out and would be great to do so with other women that know the area, willing to guide.

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  6. Are there any women’s men bike clinics that are one on one or limited to a very few number of women in or around the Saint George/Moab area? Thanks.

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