Rhinelander, WI Weekly Program

Program Description

Registration Process 

We want program registration to be easy for everyone, so this program’s registration will run on a first come, first serve basis. If the program fills to capacity, you will be able to join a waitlist and we will notify you if a spot opens up. If the program does not fill, registration will remain open until 2 weeks prior to the program launch date.

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Program Description

Welcome to Little Bellas Rhinelander!

The Rhinelander Mountain Bike Weekly Program meets for eight weeks in August and September at Washburn Lake Silent Sports Trails Area during the perfect time of year as we transition into fall! The program welcomes girls of all and any abilities to have fun, ride bikes, play games, and learn skills for mountain biking.  Our main focus is having fun!  The goal is to create a fun, positive environment for the girls to build confidence and learn new skills. The program starts with great beginner trails for anyone wanting to give mountain biking a whirl!  The trails lie within a mix of beautiful pines and hardwoods and pass through a meadow filled with milkweed and monarch butterflies in the summer.  Who wants to chase some butterflies while biking?  Additional trail networks include more twisty flowing trails through the trees and up the hills for a great views on terrain suitable for any rider!

Girls and Mentors (we don't coach, we mentor) ride once a week and work on a mountain bike skills progression through different activities, rides, and adventures. The goal is to get girls outside, out on trails, and out with other girls to reinforce common bonds and build confidence, all while progressively building mountain bike skills.  The girls will be given healthy challenges in a friendly, fun environment. This program is for riding and promoting a love for mountain biking and is not focused on competition.

Financial assistance is available if needed and we also have equipment available through our Gear Up program!  Please communicate any of these needs when filling out the registration form for the program.

Rhinelander, WI Program Lead

Valerie started mountain biking in the mid 80s and has never looked back! Her love for singletrack, encouraging friends on the trails, racing, and learning new tricks keeps her coming back for more. For fun, Valerie likes to race in the Wisconsin Off Road Series (WORS) and on the challenging trails of the Keweenaw Peninsula. In addition to started the Rhinelander program, Valerie is a certified PMBIA Level 1 instructor, NICA and BICP Level 1 coach (we think it’s safe to say that she knows a thing or two about having fun on bikes!). When she’s not biking, she enjoys kayaking, especially multi-day trips on Lake Superior & the Apostle Islands, paddleboarding, xc skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, coaching our local youth Nordic ski program, camping & walking my dog, Moose! The snow in Northern Wisconsin also makes it possible for her to fat bike during the winter months - wahoo!

What's Included:

• Little Bellas custom bike jersey
• Water bottle
• Goodie bag
• Snacks & Party

What to Bring:

Schedule:

40 mins to 1 hr - Trail ride in small, age/ability appropriate groups
15 min- Snack (provided)
45min- Games and activities (each day of the program has a different and unique curriculum)