How did you get started mountain biking? 

My husband and I were avid runners and one day my body reached a point where my hip and knee hurt so bad I couldn't run anymore. He had the idea of buying bikes as an alternative to running outside. Long story short, he didn't want to wear spandex. We bought mountain bikes instead of road bikes. Fast forward to the present, and not only do we BOTH wear spandex, but we also ride both mountain and road bikes. Haha! I am so thankful we started on the dirt because this is where my love for cycling really is.

How long have you been riding?

Since 2009

What is your favorite local trail?

That's way too hard to pick between my home trail Northshore or Sansom.

What is your favorite trail in North America? 

Hobbs State Park in Rogers, AR

Do you have a nickname? 

Lucy, Conejita, and my Dad calls me Crazy.  :)

Occupation: Certified Retul Fitter at Dynamic Bike Fit, Personal Trainer, and Co-Founder/Organizer of Dirt Side Sisters!

Certifications: Level 1 PMBIA certified Mountain Bike Instructor, Retul Level 1 Bike Fitter, United Bicycle Institute - Professional Shop and Operation, National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Sports Nutrition Specialist, Cooper Biomechanics of Resistance Training, CPR/AED

How did you get started mountain biking? 

A friend knew how much my husband, Greg, and I loved to tree ski so she thought we would like to bike through them too.  She was right! She took us out to Rowlett and we loved it.  I was on a borrowed bike and Greg was on a Huffy.  We went and bought our own mountain bikes the next day.  However, there was no Dirt Side Sisters and I had to learn the hard way how to ride! 

How long have you been riding? 

Since August, 1997 – a long time ago!

What is your favorite local trail? 

The one I am on!

What is your favorite trail in North America? 

I have four: Tahoe Meadow to Flume; North Umpqua, Oregon; Monarch Crest, Colorado; Wasatch Crest, Utah

Do you have a nickname? 

My husband used to call me Hotrod but that was in my younger days!

Occupation: Retired and loving it!

Certifications: Level 1 PMBIA Mountain Bike Instructor, 35+ years of marriage- I'm a pro!

How did you get started mountain biking?

Thru my boyfriend at the time, hubby now. When I returned to the States in '98, I got an entry level rockjumper from Performance Bikes. Although my first rides with clipless pedals weren't pretty (I feel A LOT with the bike still attached), I was hooked. It gave me confidence and helped bring me out of my shell (yes, I was VERY introverted and very intimidated when I was younger, always wanting/needed to prove myself)

How long have you been riding?

Since 1998

What is your favorite local trail?

Northshore or Erwin, since its closest to me

What is your favorite trail in North America?

OMG, this is a tough one! Besides Phil's trails in Bend, OR would have to say HyMasa/Captain Ahab/Pothole Arch in Arches National Park

Do you have a nickname?

T or Peace-out

Occupation: Senior Sales Manager

Certifications: None as of yet. Does 21.5yrs at same company and 17yrs of marriage count

How did you get started mountain biking? 

During my first year of teaching I became good friends with a co-worker that was on my team. For about a year, she told me multiple times she was going to get me on a mountain bike. I remember hiking Northshore with her and saying there was no way I would ride a bike over rocky and rooty sections. She finally convinced me to give it a try. My first ride was on gravel at Greenbelt on a borrowed bike. The same day, we rode Corinth Community Park. After that, I was hooked! Today I easily ride over those many sections at Northshore that I once said I would not ride a bike on.

Since November 2014

What is your favorite local trail? 

Most rides you will find me at Northshore, or Horseshoe. My favorite local trail is IDB. 

What is your favorite trail in North America? 

Any trail in Colorado with a great mountain view! I LOVE Crested Butte, CO! 

Do you have a nickname? 

I have 39 kids. All around the age of 7 and are students in my classroom. They call me Ms. Henderson :)  

Occupation: Elementary School Teacher in Lewisville ISD

How did you get started mountain biking? 

I had been road riding with a friend in Dallas and loving that.  On one of our all day adventures around the city, we stumbled on the levees.  As we stood there looking at them straddling our road bikes, my friend turned to me and said, "You know what we need now... Mountain Bikes!" I found a decent hardtail and it sat in my living room for weeks.  I didn't know what to do with it, it was so big!  On a whim, I went down to Austin to attend a women's' skills clinic where I was hooked.  That was where I first saw Lisa, and found Dirt Side Sisters on the internet. I started riding with DSS soon after.  The power and positivity of women learning from women has stuck with me and I'm so proud and honored to be part of the Support Crew.  I'm a better rider and person because of DSS.  

How long have you been riding? 

Since 2014

What is your favorite local trail? 

I love Gateway. It's my new Harry Moss! Close to me and fun!

What is your favorite trail in North America? 

I haven't been to many outside Texas, but I enjoyed some of the trails in Bentonville when I went there!

Do you have a nickname? 

Fatal - From my Roller Derby Days, I was Fatal Error! 

Occupation: Professional Cat Herder.  Actually, I work for McKesson as a program manager for the patient assistance pharmacy that dispenses free cancer and specialty medications to patients who can't afford their medication.  See why I just say Cat Herder?  

Certifications: I have a certification in awesomeness and helping new riders discover mountain biking.  

How did you get started mountain biking? 

I was introduced to it by an ex-boyfriend.

How long have you been riding?

First ride was last fall but started giving it serious effort in January of 2020.

What is your favorite local trail? 

Northshore because it challenges me more than any other trail, and it is simply the most beautiful trail that DFW has to offer.

What is your favorite trail in North America? 

Hobbs State Park, AR

Do you have a nickname? 

Di or "D"

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