No instruction, simply shredding with your new bike squad. With 8 hand-selected locations which rotate each week, Wednesdays are your day to gather, ride and enjoy the amazing guided single-track, the best Edmonton has to offer!
SHREDDER'S CALENDAR
Winter Shredders meet on Wednesday at 6:00 pm (find our Shredder's ride calendar here) from Jan to March. Locations change weekly, different locations, with lots of trails to choose from.
LESSONS + PRACTICE
That's the design we follow in our weekly ride - take one topic in mountain biking (like braking or cornering), have certified coaches talk about why it's important and break down how to do it, based on your ability level. Then we show you some demos and it's time for you to practice gradually until we're feeling good. Afterwards, we take it to the trail, where we choose ability-appropriate trails and identify and practice those topics right on the trails you know and love.
At Bike School, we aren't going for distances or your next Strava PB, but provide quality instruction on how to improve on your mountain bike, no matter where you start.
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A special type of magic happens in the forest with a supportive crew, for this reason we limit our Bike School participants to adult women and non-binary folks (we do have some awesome male coaches though!) If you are female or non-binary, know that you are welcome.
SHESHRED
MTB RULES
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Arrive prepared to ride, dressed for the weather with all mandatory equipment (6:15 is the sweet spot!)
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Observe all laws
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Ride Responsibly - always be in control of your bike (drugs, cannabis, and alcohol are not permitted during SheShreds MTB events)
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Be courteous to other trail users, ring your bell when approaching
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Leave no trace and take care of our trails: no littering and no skidding
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Leave a distance of 2 bike lengths between you and the rider in front of you
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When stopped on the trail or sidewalk, pull over to the side to let others pass easily
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Communicate with your ride group about traffic and route/trail intersections​
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You are responsible for the rider behind you
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Inform your ride leader if you are hurt, need to stop, or are leaving the ride early. Riders who leave are no longer covered by SheShreds MTB insurance and do so at their own risk
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Buffs/masks are optional but riders are strongly encouraged to have them close at hand in case of an emergency. Other COVID-19 protocols can be found here.
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Carry your own tube, multi-tool and tire levers
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Cheer on and bring up your fellow rider! We are all trying our best and facing our fears. Any mean spirited comments or actions will not be tolerated.
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Ride or event cancellations will be communicated to members 2 hours prior to event start times. Bike School will not run if lightning is present or AQHI is 7 or greater and cancelled immediately if lightning is sighted or AQHI changes to 7 or greater.
ABILITY
If you're hanging with SheShreds MTB in the river valley, we want you to have a blast! To make sure you have the best experience, we have to get to know you and your abilities on a bike better.
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Bike School is a Beginner to intermediate level program. New to mountain biking? (Check out our Newbie on Wheels program)- great, we would love to have you! Got a bike a few years ago and would like to ride it with more confidence? - sounds like a plan! Done a few mountain trips and looking to slay those berms with a bit more technique? - we would love to help ya!
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Looking to perfect your technique down a double-black trail and improve your race times - whoa pony! Bike School isn't the group for you. If you are a kick-ass advanced rider check out our clinic or join us on our weekend adventures (Hinton AB or Valemount BC). If you are looking for advanced lessons we can also help you out with some tailored private instruction or our Corners & Jumps clinic!
When finding the ability group that best suits you, consider your fitness level as well. It is recommended that you speak with your physician about starting any new physical activity. In addition, a health-based questionnaire is required by all SheShreds MTB members.
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Ability descriptions can be found here. When applying, please pick the category that suits you best so that we can pair you with a group with similar skill sets. Part of your application will ask some questions to better assess your abilities to pair you with an instructor and group to meet your current skill set and goals. ​
SHREDDER'S RIDE INSURANCE
Our comprehensive insurance policy extends to include the guided components of our program (including the Shredder's ride). We are not affiliated with Alberta Bicycling Association (ABA)'s group ride insurance and do not offer their "Try-It-Out" ride coverage or a secondary membership.
Mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport, even with confidence and practice, and we want to be sure that if something were to happen, we are all protected.
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CANCELATION POLICY
Life happens, for both our participants, our team at SheShreds MTB. Things like pandemics, injuries, illness or our fickle prairie weather. Find out all your options here, prior to purchasing any of our services.
SHREDDER'S WINTER RIDE
MEMBERSHIP
Join us for another season of Winter Shredder's rides or also know as Fat Bottom Girls.
Our winter rides offer you the experience of riding YEG trails with a winter take and night riding.
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Registration Opens Jan 1, 2025!
(Once registered your spot is secured)
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With the support of Ottalaus Inc, The Bridge, 7 Summit Snacks, Good Day Optics, Revolution Cycle and Sunshine Building Products, SheShreds is proud to offer you this awesome membership for $125 + taxes & fees.
Or sign up for drop-in for the nights you can ride.
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Fees include:
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Leaders with First Aid certification
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8 non-instructional rides
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Membership Discounts from our sponsors and on merchandise
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Comprehensive insurance that covers all participants
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SHRED WITH YOUR BIKE CREW
18 Canadian dollars