BRAND AMBASSADORS
If Carlsberg made brand ambassadors....
Here at Shred Like a Girl we like to do things a bit differently. We didn't just want our ladies to rep the brand by wearing our MTB apparel, we wanted to have a network of shredders that are passionate about getting more women to ride bikes. And here we have it, a group of awesome ambassadors taking on the MTB world in their own unique ways, having all the fun and spreading joy. You can reach out to any of them to talk bikes, organise rides and get connected.
United Kingdom
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Kitty
What bike disciplines do you ride? Dirt jumping and BMX
Local trails: Phoenix Cycleworks, Newmarket UK
Favourite place to ride: Adrenaline Alley or Phoenix Cycleworks!
Favourite bike event to attend? I love the jams and send off jams at phoenix! I really enjoy meet ups as well though, as it gives me a chance to meet new people.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Take your time, progress takes time. If you believe in yourself you can achieve anything. 💕
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Sasha
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB enduro, dirt jumping and road
Local trails: Swinley Forest, Berkshire, UK
Favourite place to ride: Gotta love FOD (Forest of Dean)
Favourite bike event to attend? Any social ride with a good crowd!
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Rock up to some social rides with local groups/brands/bike shops - everyone else is also there to meet and ride with new people so it’s the best place to make some riding buddies and try out some new trails without getting lost :)
Instagram handle: @splasha
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Di
What bike disciplines do you ride? Downhill, Enduro, Trail and E-Enduro
Local trails: Gwydir, Conwy, Dyfi Bike Park, Coed Y Brenin, Caersws Bike Park, Antur Stiniog, all in North Wales
Favourite place to ride: Gwydir Forest, Dyfi Forest and Dyfi Bike Park
Favourite bike event to attend? Bike Park Wales Womens Day
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Oh gosh, so many things! Try not to compare yourself to other riders and remember that you've just as much right to be riding as anyone else, everyone was a beginner once! Find your tribe and don't be afraid to move away from anyone who doesn't make you feel good at the end of a ride. Coaching either in a group or individually can be very beneficial (it's a running joke that there's barely a coach in the UK I've not had coaching with, so feel free to tap me up for recommendations!).
Instagram handle: @di_mtb
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Ella
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB and Gravel
Local trails: Ashton Court/Leigh Woods in Bristol and Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire
Favourite place to ride: Morzine - the views and sun are incredible!! But for local trails Forest of Dean for a mix of fun downhill and off-piste trails!
Favourite bike event to attend? So far I've entered one Enduro (FOD mini enduro) so it'll have to be that!
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Ride as much as you can with a whole range of people and as many different trails as you can find. Don't feel pressure to ride things you're not comfortable with, just take it at your own pace and if you want to walk something that is fine - you can always go back another day! Remember if you're having fun you're doing it right! (and buy MTB shoes as soon as you can - the grip on the pedals makes SUCH a difference)
Instagram handle: @waplesonwheels
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Flo
What bike disciplines do you ride? Balance Bike, MTB and Skatepark
Local trails: Deeside Skatepark, Marsh Tracks and Rampworx
Favourite place to ride: Pumptracks
Favourite bike event to attend? Malverns Classic MTB Festival
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Enjoy it and progress at your own pace.
Instagram handle: @flow.like.flo
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Gemma
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Friston, Sussex, UK
Favourite place to ride: WALES!
Favourite bike event to attend? Fort William World Cup
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Be patient with yourself. Confidence is key. Don’t compare yourself to others or worry about what they think of you. Progress isn’t always linear.
Instagram handle: @gemma_mtb
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Orla
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB trails, DH and dirt jumps
Local trails: Ffynone woods and Brechfa Forest, Wales 🏴
Favourite place to ride: Dyfi Bike Park
Favourite bike event to attend? Racing at Llangollen (DH race)
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Your mental state when riding a feature is just as important as your physical skill and strength. It doesn’t matter what level of trail you ride just get out and shred it.
Instagram handle: @orla_rides_bikes
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Tam
What bike disciplines do you ride? Dirt jumps and freeride 🤘🏼
Local trails: Phoenix bike park, Newmarket UK
Favourite place to ride: Phoenix, Dirt Farm and BPW (Bike Park Wales)
Favourite bike event to attend? Unbound fest 😜🤘🏼
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Just do it! Even if you don’t know anyone just go for it. Find your local park, if you haven’t got a bike hire one 😉 also recommend at least one coaching session to get you started 🙌🏼
Ps. You’ll soon meet like minded people and have crew 👊🏼Instagram handle: @tam_unleashed
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Cloi
What bike disciplines do you ride? BMX racing, MTB and dirt jumping
Local trails: Farmer Johns MTB Park, Manchester UK
Favourite place to ride: Any BMX/pump tracks around Cheshire. Need to get to some more MTB parks this summer!
Favourite bike event to attend? Have only been to race events, but very looking forward to the Malverns Classic this year
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Find a local spot, take it at your own pace, everyone starts somewhere. Confidence will soon come, and so will the friendships. Also get yourself some cute outfits, definitely helps with feeling good.
Instagram handle: @cloi.rides
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Kelly
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Lake Vyrnwy/llandegla, Wales
Favourite place to ride: Antur Stiniog, Wales
Favourite bike event to attend? Rebull Hardline!
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Patience is the key :)
Instagram handle: @kellys_big_adventure
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Abi
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Grizdale forest, Cumbria UK
Favourite place to ride: Bike Park Wales
Favourite bike event to attend? Farmer Johns MTB race
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Keep practicing and you’ll progress more
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Sam
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB Enduro, Downhill, XC
Local trails: UK - Peak District
Favourite place to ride: Ladybower
Favourite bike event to attend? Boltby Bash
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? There's no such thing as a bad day on bikes
Instagram handle: @swooshtheninja
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Keleigh
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB and Road
Local trails: Cannock Chase Bike Trails, West Midlands UK
Favourite place to ride: Cannock Chase
Favourite bike event to attend? New to UK. Hoping to attend as many as possible for 2024.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Get a coach. Ride for fun. Get to know your bike . Trust your bike. Set riding goals. Explore new trails.
Instagram handle: @keleighhendriks
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Katie
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Cannock Chase, Midlands UK and Llandegla, Wales
Favourite place to ride: Forest of Dean
Favourite bike event to attend? Redbull Hardline
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? It can feel super scary at first, but once you start it’s super addictive and you’ll be tied in forever! I personally watched lots of YouTube videos and followed lots of other bikers that I liked as you end up finding out about events, or techniques or tricks that you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of or seen which I always love. I would also get yourself into local MTB groups - they’re super easy to find on Facebook and it makes you feel like a part of the community straight away.
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Jess
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, enduro & DH
Local trails: Grenoside and Wharncliffe in Sheffield and Bestwood, Nottingham
Favourite place to ride: Dyfi Bike Park
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Have fun & don't worry
Instagram handle: @mtberjess
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Hazel
What bike disciplines do you ride? Enduro and downhill MTB
Local trails: Perth MTB trails, Scotland
Favourite place to ride: Glentress MTB trails
Favourite bike event to attend? Love going to see the Fort William world Cups, also really the Tweedlove festival!
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Going slow to begin with often makes you faster and increases your speed once you’ve got the basics sorted 😊
Instagram handle: @hazelavery_
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Beccy
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, hoping to add dirt jumping soon!
Local trails: Ringland, Heath. Norfolk, England
Favourite place to ride: Ringland!
Favourite bike event to attend? Still new to it all! Very excited for Unbound Fest though!
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? If you are considering starting MTB, absolutely go for it! As soon as possible! I started later in life and it was after being diagnosed with MS that I finally bit the bullet and started riding! Loving it a lot.
Instagram handle: @beccyboyy
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Scarlett
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, cyclocross and road
Local trails: Cannock chase and Newbold comyn MTB park, Midlands UK
Favourite place to ride: Cannock chase
Favourite bike event to attend? Redbull Hardline
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Get out there and have fun!
Instagram handle: @scarlett_m_f0rd
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Kylie
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Police, Unity Woods, Carn marth, Carn Brea in Cornwall UK
Favourite place to ride: Old Hill Bike Park, Cornwall
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Don’t be afraid to speak to other MTB riders, they have all been in the same position when it comes to starting out and they are always there for help and advice if you should need it.
Instagram handle: @cornish_girl_mtb
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Libby
What bike disciplines do you ride? Mountain bike XC and road
Local trails: Cornwall - Hustyns, Bisphops and Grogley
Favourite place to ride: Anywhere in Wales, its always so beautiful no matter the weather and their trails are epic!
Favourite bike event to attend? The local South West XC series. They always put on brilliant course, really friendly encouraging atmosphere and get to met some amazing people.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Really hard not to, but don't compare your self to anyone. Everyone started in the same position you did and you don't have to be doing the same thing as as everyone else. So long as your enjoying it and finishing rides with a smile on your face, your doing it right 😊
Instagram handle: @biking_libby
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Izzy
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Swinley Forest, UK
Favourite place to ride: Bike Park Wales and Rogate
Favourite bike event to attend? Malverns Classic MTB Festival
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Practice and know your limits don’t try and compete with other more experienced riders if you don’t feel comfortable riding it (ride for you)
Instagram handle: @mtb_izzy
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Claire
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB and 4X
Local trails: Chicksands Bike Park, Bedfordshire, UK
Favourite place to ride: Bike Park Wales
Favourite bike event to attend? British National 4X racing
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? It doesn’t matter what bike you have or how you ride, Just enjoy being on your bike.
Instagram handle: @clairemardell53
Europe
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Léa
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB (Downhill) and a little bit of enduro
Local trails: Bike arc trail center (Savoie, France) and bikeparks like 7 Laux, 2 alpes, les Gets, les Arcs...
Favourite place to ride: Les Saisies / les 2 Alpes / les Arcs / les 7 Laux (too difficult to choose one !!!)(Savoie, France)
Favourite bike event to attend? Trophée Enduro des Alpes
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Not to listen to other people's opinions and criticisms of our equipment, and to progress at our own pace!
Instagram handle: @lea_mgnc_
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Laia
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, gravel and road
Local trails: Parc del Garraf. ( Barcelona, Spain)
Favourite place to ride: Begues, Spain
Favourite bike event to attend? Sea Otter Europe
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? It's a long process but it's worth it 😊
Instagram handle: @goldenmelon
Australia
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Tanya
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB and bike paths/shared trails
Local trails: Cobbler Creek, Barossa Valley Trail and Stuart O'Grady Bikeway are all closest. I also travel South to O'Halloran Hill and Craigburn Farm now and again for MTB. All are in South Australia.
Favourite place to ride: O'Halloran Hill or Craigburn Farm
Favourite bike event to attend? GESA Women's Enduro
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Never compare yourself to other riders. It's your journey so take it at your own pace and enjoy it. Just get out there, give it a go and feel the freedom and serenity of what is around you - you'll soon feel your self-confidence rise as you improve each ride.
Instagram handle: @tfielding05
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Tracy
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Nannup in Western Australia
Favourite place to ride: Nannup, Linga Longa and Margaret River all in the south west of Western Australia
Favourite bike event to attend? I try to ride the odd Gravity Enduro races when they are the easy trails 😂
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? I started riding because my kids race downhill so I am fairly new myself but I figured why am I standing around watching when I can join them! My advice is never be afraid to ask questions, I have never met a more encouraging and helpful bunch of people than fellow mtb enthusiasts and don’t be afraid to just get amongst it no matter how slow you think you are! Lessons are always a great way to learn and boost your confidence.
Instagram handle: @tracymll
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Emily
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Stromlo - Canberra
Favourite place to ride: Maydena Bike Park, Tasmania
Favourite bike event to attend? Block Party at Greenvalleys in Albion Park, NSW Australia
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Find a group of friends that you can go out and have fun with, and give each other encouragement. Use the group's support and challenge yourself to improve on one thing every ride.
Instagram handle: @downhill_chick
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Allegra
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, gravel, road, baby dirt jumps. I love it all!
Local trails: I ride a lot at seq trails but love also Nerang, Mt Joyce and Toowoomba, QLD Aus
Favourite place to ride: Derby, Tasmania
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? You don’t have to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. Your vibe is your tribe. They are the best cheerleaders.
Instagram handle: @Lifeforce_with_allegra
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Molly
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Meehan Range, Tolosa MTB Park, Kingston MTB Park, South Hobart trails. In Tasmania, Australia
Favourite place to ride: Meehan Range, Maydena Bike Park
Favourite bike event to attend? Red Bull Hardline when in Tasmania and the Enduro Jam at Maydena
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Progress at your own rate, find some good people to ride with and just have fun!
Instagram handle: @mollydean387
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Kaylla
What bike disciplines do you ride? MDH MTB
Local trails: Ourimbah and Kincumber, NSW, Australia
Favourite place to ride: Whistler (Canada), Bare Creek and Blue Derby (Aus)
Favourite bike event to attend? Crankworx
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Have fun! Dont compare yourself to other riders, there will always be someone better than you no matter what level your at, its all about conquering your own fears and pushing your limiting beliefs and doing things you thought you would never be capable of. And when you do come across those riders that are at a higher level, ask them for tips and advice, the great thing about this community is that everyone whats to see each other succed, wether its hitting that first gap jump or rolling that super steep rock section. And lastly find a group to ride with! Its the quickest way to learn and find friends in the community.
Instagram handle: @hypevibezonly
Canada
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Katie
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, gravel and road
Local trails: Armstrong, BC- Canada (North Okanagan trails)
Favourite place to ride: Silverstar Bike Park and Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Favourite bike event to attend? Woman’s Bombshell Enduro in Vernon, BC
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Doesn’t matter what type of bike, what gear you have as long as you get on the trails and have fun! I started out in 2018 on a hardtail bike that was too small for me but had a blast. Riding solo is ok! I ride solo 95% of the time and love it. I use those rides to practice on features and enjoy nature. Connect with local female riders in your area. This was a huge boost to get me where I am today in riding. The woman’s MTB community is all about building each other up. Riding with riders better than yourself can really help you progress and they will help you when they saw you need help with cornering etc. it really is the best community out there.
Instagram handle: @kat_von_bruisy
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Michelle
What bike disciplines do you ride? Downhill and XC
Local trails: Truro Nova Scotia Canada
Favourite place to ride: Silver star BC
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Don’t be afraid to fall, take it at your own pace everyone was new at one point. Just have fun. Take a lesson instead of listening to others because they may be doing it wrong or not able to explain it properly.
Instagram handle: @michellenixie
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Taylor
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB, Downhill and Gravel
Local trails: Ontario Canada (Orillia) - SCMBC Trail Netowrk, Copeland Forest, Heights of Horseshoe and Horseshoe Vally Bike Park
Favourite place to ride: My favourite local trail would have to be Shane's Old Cup in Heights of Horseshoe.
Favourite bike event to attend? 24 hour summer solstice
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Ride with a group or alone, both have their benefits. Riding in a group you have great company; you can watch other riders hit features (as a visual learner this is something that has progressed my riding) and after ride apres. Riding solo is also an adventure, you can take your time, and "get lost". If you choose to ride alone be safe, tell someone you are going out, bring a small first aid kit, snacks and water. During my solo rides I have always run into other riders.
Instagram handle: @taylorarsenault18
United States
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Kari
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB (mostly downhill), Dirt Jumping
Local trails: The main place I ride is at our local bike park- RideBHM in Birmingham, AL, United States. Other local trails I ride frequently are at Oak Mountain in Birmingham, AL
Favourite place to ride: All time favorite place to ride is Snowshoe in West Virginia, USA!
Favourite bike event to attend? I help film a series of downhill races across the southeast US called Downhill Southeast- right now, those are my favorite events! It is so awesome seeing riders of all abilities come together to race and cheer each other on.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Keep going and ride YOUR ride! It's so easy to get stuck in the comparison game - especially as a woman in a male dominated sport. I often find myself riding with people who are way faster and way more skilled than me, which can either be intimidating or encouraging, depending on your attitude. The fact that you are even out there trying proves that you are a genuine bad***. Trust the process & have fun!!
Instagram handle: @kariwithcamera
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Tatum
What bike disciplines do you ride? MTB
Local trails: Las Posadas, Angwin, CA, USA
Favourite place to ride: Northstar Bike Park, Blue Lake
What advice would you give to someone starting out in MTB? Everyday you’re out there biking, you’re improving (whether it feels like it or not).
Instagram handle: @tatum_reale7
