Mountain biking for girls event planned

Local girls are invited to embrace mountain biking at the GRiT (Girls Riding Together) “Try-It-Out” Ride, hosted by Ozaukee Mountain Bike Club (OZ MTB) and the Washington County Trail Sharks.

The free event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at Pleasant Valley Nature Park in Grafton.

The event is open to all female student-athletes from fifth through 12th grade.

The evening will include a mix of trail rides, skill-building games and other activities. No experience is required. 

“We want girls to see that mountain biking is for them. It’s about confidence, camaraderie and pure fun,” Mark Clegg of OZ MTB said. “No pressure, no cuts. Just a great time outdoors.”

The GRiT program is part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association and is dedicated to getting more girls on bikes and creating inclusive cycling communities across the country.

To register or for more information, visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/girls-mountain-bike-together-beginnerfirst....