I joined Hayward Composite in 2021 as a freshman racer. Prior to my participation in the Norcal League, I raced mountain bikes around California. Currently, I am a junior at Amador Valley High School. I love spending time with people and making new friends, and I’m skilled at public speaking and marketing. I live in Pleasanton, California, and I can be reached through my email.

What is your favorite trail snack?

Blocs. Always the blocs. Never gels. Only blocs.

Where is your favorite place to ride?

The Pleasanton Ridge! It’s a nice place with lots of climbs and nice descents. It’s good for training.

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I like to sing, draw both digital and traditional art, spend time with my friends, read amateur writer works, play video games, and organizing things.

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I am so excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador because I can really get involved (in an official sense) with getting more girls on bikes!! It would be amazing if more girls discovered the fun of mountain biking, and if I can contribute in any way, that would be amazing!!!

Hi! My name is Eliza and I’m super excited to be returning this year to be a GRiT ambassador. I’m a senior at San Rafael High and have been on my bike team all 4 years. I love the vibe of the NorCal Cycling community and the entire bike community in general. One of my favorite parts about racing is how everyone stays at the finish line and cheers you on as you come across. Outside of biking I’m very into playing music in and out of school, and all types of outdoor activities in general, especially freeride skiing. I’m looking forward to all of the GRiT events this year and seeing how the sport of mountain biking continues to grow and open up to girls of all ages and backgrounds!

What is your favorite trail snack?

Trail Mix with Chocolate

Where is your favorite place to ride?

Tamarancho

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

Playing music with friends

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I’m looking forward to helping grow the sport of mountain biking and giving more opportunities to girls to get involved with NorCal league. It would be great to see more girls riding and racing in the future years!!

I’m a senior at Piedmont High School and also co-capitain of the mountain biking team. I’ve been mountain biking for 5 years, starting out on the Oakland Composite DEVO. At the end of the last season I was the only girl on the team, which pushed me to work hard to recruit more girls.

What is your favorite trail snack?

Nature valley granola bars

Where is your favorite place to ride?

Joaquin Miller park

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I love gardening and being outside

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I’m excited to help foster a new generation of female mountain bikers, and provide a safe space for women of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to support other girls in the biking community.

Hi, my name is Asa Bush and this will be my third year racing for the NorCal League. I am a senior and I race for West County Composite. I live in Forestville, California, a small town next to the Russian River. My family and I would occasionally go for mountain bike rides when I was younger, but I never envisioned that I would be racing for a team! I fell in love with biking my sophomore year, when I first joined my team, and immediately saw how encouraging everyone was during practices and at the races. I love mountain biking because the community and camaraderie is so positive and it has inspired me to challenge myself over the years.

What is your favorite trail snack?

Mountain Berry Clif Bloks!

Where is your favorite place to ride?

I love riding in Occidental, mostly where our team practices. The views of the ocean is always worth the climb!

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I love going on hikes in the redwoods or spending a day at the beach! Honestly anything outdoors!

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I’m so excited to be a GRiT ambassador to encourage other girls in mountain biking. The GRiT community has always been there to encourage my pursuit and growth in biking, as well as providing opportunities to bond with other GRiT riders.

I am a senior in high school and am dedicated to mountain biking. I’ve been racing with NICA for three years and I’m excited to segue into my fourth year with San Francisco Composite. I’ve gained confidence and friends here and I consider myself to be much more of leader then from when I started. I’ve gained leadership skills not only from working with peers on my NICA team but also from working as a coach at a summer camp for kids as they gain skills on bikes. All of this has led me to not only prioritize getting stronger to be a successful female athlete but also to build a friendly and supportive atmosphere for current and incoming riders so they can do the same.

What is your favorite trail snack?

I love salted watermelon shot blocks!

Where is your favorite place to ride?

My favorite place to ride is Mount Tam because they have a perfect range of fun flowy singletrack to steep fire road trails. The sights are also absolutely stunning with a gorgeous view of the ocean and beyond!

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

What takes up most of my time aside from mountain biking and school is rowing. I spend 2 hours everyday out on the water and have been for the past three years because I love my team and the sport so much.

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I’m super excited to be a GRiT ambassador because I can give back to my region by recruiting more strong and passionate girls. I remember how happy and confident I felt having older girls and female coaches on my team and it completely changed the dynamic from what it would have been if it was all purely guys. I want to be someone who can help give the same encouragement to younger riders that I got when I was in their place. The reason I compete in two sports is because it brings me joy to see powerful women supporting each other.

My name is Amelia Reeves. I’m a junior in high school and I’ve been riding for NICA for three years. In addition to cross country mountain biking, I ride cyclocross, gravel, and downhill. Mountain biking has been a great way for me to meet new people and make friends.

What is your favorite trail snack?

My favorite trail snack has to be dried fruit, especially mango.

Where is your favorite place to ride?

Last summer, my family and I went on a trip to Oakridge, Oregon, and I rode some of the coolest trails of my life.

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I love knitting and crocheting.

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I’m excited to be a GRiT ambassador because I want to meet all the other amazing women in mountain biking.

Hi, my name is Katharine. I am a junior in high school and have been biking since I was about 3, but never seriously until I joined the team freshman year. Aside from biking, in my free time I also enjoy running, going on hikes, hanging out with friends, and really just doing anything outside.

What is your favorite trail snack?

My favorite trail snack is brownies. When ever we have left over brownies that someone made I always put them inn a bag and bring them with me riding. They do get a bit smooshed but its definitely worth it.

Where is your favorite place to ride?

I really like riding in Marin specifically near Point Reyes. There’s this super fun single track that I love doing where there are three creek crossings.

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I play the viola and really love playing classical music with friends.

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I am excited to introduce more non-male riders in to a sport that they hopefully will love, and just in to such an amazing community.

Hi I’m Harper! I have been mountain biking for four years and I love being on the trails and in nature! I ride with the Salinas High Cowboys and like to be competitive in local races as well. I also really enjoy collaborating with other youth leaders, especially when it helps empower women in mountain biking!

What is your favorite trail snack?

Oranges and bananas

Where is your favorite place to ride?

East Garrison in Fort Ord

What is a hobby or interest of yours outside of mountain biking?

I really enjoy playing guitar and thrift shopping! I also have been riding horses for 12 years and I travel all over California with different barns and teams to compete!

Why are you excited about being a NorCal GRiT Ambassador?

I am so excited to meet other girls who love to mountain bike so I can have more ride buddies! All the girls I have met in mountain biking so far have been super outgoing and it feels like we have been friends for forever! It’s just super inspiring to be around such motivated people and brings a lot of fun into the sport!