Before Jackie bought a new mountain bike in 2021, the the last time she had ridden a bicycle was when she was a teenager. But as Hale Education’s Director of Camp and Community Programs worked with the organization’s growing mountain bike community, she soon found herself taking up a new hobby. A few years and three bikes later, Jackie has grown as a rider, leader and ride organizer, using her platform and personal experience to create and cultivate experiences designed to welcome more girls and women to the sport.
On this episode, Jackie joins Kristin to share her development and discoveries as she started riding and what her goals are for the future. They also discuss her passion project, Everwild, a day of clinics and rides for women which is held at Hale on International Women’s Mountain Bike Day.
Steve and Kristin wrap up the episode discussing where people can find good quality information and reviews about bikes and equipment, and what it means when we say shift “up” or “down.”
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