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JOYRIDE: Western Slope Women + Girls MTB Day
Join us on the Massanutten Western Slope on Sunday November 1 2026
Overview
Join us for an all-day Women and Girls MTB day at the Western Slope! Full of clinics, group rides, games, shuttles, food, and much more, this event is about increasing female representation in mountain biking by providing a supportive, inclusive, and uplifting environment for women and girls (ages 9+).
💥Coaching Clinics
💥All-Levels Group Rides
💥All-Day Shuttles made possible by Massanutten Resort
💥Reduced-Cost Bike Rentals by Massanutten Resort
💥Grilled Lunch + Snacks
💥Jump Jam
💥Bumpin’ Base Camp: crafts (nameplate art! bracelet-making!), tunes, campfire + smores, hydration mix mocktails/happy hour, and plenty more.
💥Raffle
The GRiT Grant (Girls Riding Together), through the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), with support from the She Sends Foundations, as well as a generous donation from Take Aim Cycling, is making this female-focused mountain biking possible ❤️
Key Details
- When: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Check-in opens at 9:00 and the intro to the Western Slope is at 9:15. Come for the whole day or just part of it.
- Where: Massanutten Western Slope, 4276 Happy Valley Rd, Keezletown, VA 22832. Free parking. Base camp is at the pavilion.
- Who: Women, girls and FTWNB riders ages 9+, every skill level, first-timers included.
- Cost: Tickets start at $33.85 on Eventbrite and include one coaching clinic. If cost is a barrier, use code JOINJOYRIDE at checkout, no questions asked.
How to Register
- Register on Eventbrite. Everyone needs to register, and you pick your clinic as an add-on. Clinic space is limited.
- Check your confirmation email. It has the waiver to sign, bike rental info and the volunteer sign-up.
- Need a bike? Rent one from Massanutten Resort for $30.
What to Bring
- Your bike (or a rental) and a helmet
- Water and warm layers for a November day in the mountains
- Your own lunch if you have food allergies. We’re grilling at the pavilion and will have vegan and gluten-free options.
Riders Under 18
Parents don’t need to stay, except that riders under 18 must ride the shuttles with an adult. Our coaches are certified and follow NICA guidelines. If you’re hanging around, feel free to ride or volunteer.
Questions? Email Amanda Presgraves at [email protected].
Key Information
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JOYRIDE Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Check-in opens. Intro to the Western Slope at 9:15.
- All day: Base camp (snacks, fire pit, Lauf demo bikes, name plate and bracelet making, used gear sales) and shuttles to the top, sponsored by Massanutten. Riders under 18 must ride the shuttles with an adult.
- 9:30–10:20 AM clinics: MTB 101: Foundational Skills, Slow-Speed Techniques, Jumping 101. Intermediate group ride 9:30–11:00.
- 10:30–11:20 AM clinics: Try a Ride (green guided loops), Bump Jumps, Wheel Lifts / Up & Over Tech, Foundational Cornering Skills. T-shirt printing 10:30–1:30.
- 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Lunch and raffle.
- 12:30–1:20 PM clinics: Bunnyhops, Drops, Intro to Technical Climbing.
- 1:30–2:20 PM clinics: Onward Over Obstacles, Jumping 201, Intro to Technical Descending.
- 2:30 PM group rides: True Beginner (2:30–3:30), Beginner/Intermediate (2:30–4:00), and Flicks & Chicks downhill ride (intermediate/advanced, photo stops, 18+, 2:30–4:00).
- 4:00 PM: Jump Jam, hydration-mix mocktail tasting and s’mores.
Clinics have limited space and must be booked when you register. See the full schedule graphic below.
Sponsors and Supporters
JOYRIDE is Made Possible Thanks to our Wonderful Partners, Sponsors and Donors
What JOYRIDErs Say
“It was a day full of joy – riding trails with friends and new friends, giving each other support and receiving it, learning and improving on skills, playing bikes. My daughters and I had huge smiles on our faces the entire day.”
Rode JOYRIDE with her daughters
“From the minute I arrived, all of the volunteers were so welcoming and enthusiastic! I didn’t know what to expect, but I was NOT expecting it to be THIS fun and SO well-organized!”
First-time JOYRIDEr
“Clinic was great, shuttles were fun, and group rides perfect. So nice to have locals show us out-of-towners their fav routes. Just the overall energy and vibe was 🤌🏻”
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More Details on JoyRide
The GRiT Grant (Girls Riding Together), through the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), with support from the She Sends Foundations, as well as a generous donation from Take Aim Cycling, is making this female-focused mountain biking possible ❤️
Clear your calendar for a full day of JOYRIDE-ing and get amped for this fall Sunday 🍁 Open to all-level FTWNB riders ages 9+.
