Girly Ride Les Orres: A successful second edition!

The 2nd edition of the Girly Ride Weekend was held this weekend in Les Orres. The event brought together over 70 female riders on the Bike Park trails for 2 days of learning, improving, sharing and conviviality. Here's a look back at the weekend's action, which gave women's mountain biking pride of place.

The Girly Ride in figures

• 70 participants
• 2 days of riding
• 3 "VIP" guests: Sabrina Jonnier, Nathalie Baillon and Laura Peythieu
• 2 "Training & coaching" sessions with HTT instructors
• 1 Girly evening at the Hug
• 14 years: Youngest participant
• 52 years: Oldest participant
• 90% plan to take part in the next Girly Ride
• 100% of participants would recommend Girly Ride to friends and family
• 8.5/10: The overall rating given to the event

A weekend much appreciated by participants

Following the event, participants were able to complete a satisfaction survey and tell us how they felt about the Girly Ride weekend. Testimonials:

• "From my point of view, it was perfect! The alternation between classes and free sessions that allowed us to put into practice what we'd seen in the morning, or even to add to it by bumping into the girls on the slopes."
• "It was really great, very well organized, great atmosphere, very instructive classes, I have no improvements to suggest!"
• "I loved the coaching session with Sabrina. Just perfect!"
• "The Sunday lunch was really delicious and the setting and organization were top notch for this weekend, I'd do it again! The classes were top-notch and really what most of the girls came for."
• "The welcome, the participants, the meals, the evening, the pool, everything was great. Merciiiiiiiiiii"
• "It was just great! Safe always stimulating and really adapted, bravo again"

Encouraging women's mountain biking

Les Orres is committed toencouraging and developing downhill mountain biking among women. The Girly ride weekend is a first step in this direction, bringing together women for a weekend dedicated to them. This creates an inclusive environment, encouraging beginners and offering a friendly space in which to learn and progress.

The participation of our 2 "VIPs" Sabrina Jonnier and Nathalie Baillon highlighted the exceptional careers of women who have made their mark in this sport. Their testimonials and coaching during the Girly Ride weekend were particularly appreciated by the participants.

The Girly Ride weekend was particularly marked by a community spirit, with many moments of exchange enabling participants to share their experiences, help and motivate each other.

See you in 2024 for the 3rd Girly Ride!