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Ladies MTB Fest at Gateway Park


 



Ladies MTB Fest 2023

All Saints’ Episcopal School Senior
Project by Kate McCollough


Saturday, March 25th

Check-In begins at 8:00am in the FWMBA tent
Sessions begin at 9:00am

Free Event - Registration Required
Every registered rider will receive an event sticker! 

Pre-registration closes at noon on March 24th.
On-site registration available at 8am under the FWMBA tent on March 25th.

This event started as an idea from high school student, Kate, who wanted to increase visibility of women MTB riders in and around Fort Worth for her senior project. Kate has partnered with local groups to make this happen! 





If the trail is closed, we will be activating plan B so we can still have a fun day!
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Group 1: Kids under 13

Schedule:

  • 8:45am - Group Picture

  • 9:00am - “How to…” Session on Basic Bike skills

  • 9:45am - Bike Skills Practice at Trailhead

  • 10:15am - Snack/Water Break! - water, fruit snacks, granola bars will be available

  • 10:30am - More skills practice at the Trailhead

  • 11:15am - Optional Trail ride for riders who are capable 

    • Riders who are not going on trail ride will stay with Michele at the trailhead to continue working on skills or just hanging out

  • 12:30pm - Event Concludes


Group 2 - Beginner Riders (age13+) - little to no experience riding dirt trails

Schedule: 

  • 8:45am - Group Picture

  • 9:00am - Skills Workshop 

  • 10:15am - Snack/Water Break! - water, fruit snacks, granola bars will be available

  • 10:30am - Basic Bike Maintenance Session with Trek Bicycle DFW

  • 11:30am - Group Ride. West Loop Only (3.5 miles) Will Bypass ALL features

  • 12:30pm - Event Concludes


Group 3 - Intermediate Riders - some experience riding dirt trails

Schedule: 

  • 8:45am - Group Picture

  • 9:00am - Basic Bike Maintenance Session with Trek Bicycle DFW

  • 10:15am - Group Ride. West Loop Only (3.5 miles)

  • 11:15am - Return to trailhead. Snack/Water Break! - water, fruit snacks, granola bars will be available

  • 11:30am - Rider’s choice: another West Lap or sessioning the West jumpline features. 

  • 12:30pm - Event concludes


Group 4 - Advanced Riders - plenty of experience riding Blue level dirt trails

Schedule: 

  • 8:45am - Group Picture

  • 9:00am - Basic Bike Check, check for hydration and correct gear.

  • 9:30am - Group ride, West and East Loop (8 miles)

    • Session Wax’s Loop available for riders

  • Time Flexible - Return to trailhead after lap completed. Snack/Water Break! - water, fruit snacks, granola bars will be available

  • Time Flexible - Rider’s choice: West Lap, Full Lap, Bike Maintenance session at Trek Tent, or sessioning the West jumpline features. 

  • 12:30pm - Event concludes


When:
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Gateway Park Mountain Bike Trail
4323 E 1st St
Fort Worth, TX  76117
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Michele Kahne
Category:
General Event
Registration is required before Friday, March 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
Website Photos Compliments Of: Jordan Long @redfamilyphoto www.redfamilyphoto.net