The Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs is a 501c3 non-profit organization that builds and empowers a community of women through group mountain bike rides. Founded in 2008, WMBA is run by a volunteer board of directors and more than 60 volunteer ride guides. We organize and lead weekly rides and skills clinics during the summer for about 100 riders of all levels. Our vision is that every member gains confidence – on and off her bike!
In Colorado Springs, women feel like they belong on the trails and it is common to see women riding mountain bikes. We believe that WMBA is a huge part of that. While it’s important for riders to learn basic skills and feel supported on the trail, we believe that it is equally important to empower women to own the skills they know and share them with other women.
We would like to increase the reach of WMBA to give more women the opportunity to ride bikes and practice leadership skills in a supportive community. WMBA would love to grow, partner with other non-profits and be a more consistent and positive presence in the local community!
Research shows that women-only, physiologically-safe and supportive spaces are vital to for women in Mountain Biking – as in other traditionally male dominated fields.
“I haven't ridden a bike in years but bought a bike today at the Bike Swap because my daughter finally learned to ride without training wheels. I need to start being active and being around others again. I've spent the last 9 years raising my kids and now it's time to spend time on myself.” — Anonymous new WMBA beginner member
Phone: (719) 888-9472