Girls, Gears and Beers was founded in 2018 by Tina Meinhardt, a physical therapist and mountain bike coach from Ohio, who started the club after moving to Denver in hopes of meeting other women who share her same passion for mountain biking. The club was created for women to have an avenue of meeting other women to ride with, to build friendships and improve their skills and confidence in a safe and fun environment.​

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Mission:  Creating a fun and friendly atmosphere that allows riders to develop new friendships, learn how to be good trail users, support and encourage each other, motivate and inspire to push their limits and gain confidence on and off the bike. 

Vision: To inspire riders to reach their full potential as mountain bikers while also developing long-lasting friendships and life skills, and to educate on the importance of safety and good trail etiquette.

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Girls, Gears and Beers strives to create an inclusive cycling community for all races and ethnicities. We use the term “Girls” loosely, welcoming anyone who identifies as female (cis or transgender) and nonbinary and genderqueer folks who identify with the women’s community.