Meet the Exec

Cindy

President

When and why did you become a Spin Sister? I have a small group of peeps I ride with and most of them are my son and husband. I wanted to meet other females who ride and be able to ride more often.

What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Blue Plus

What was your favourite trail in 2024? In 2024 I rode so many good trails. I like the ridgebacks and snakes down and up.

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? For after a ride, I like a good craft beer (partial to hazy IPAs) and sliced red peppers. That's in the parking lot sitting around. When I get home, though, I usually have earned PIZZA!!!

What is your personal motto/mantra?
"It's time to pull up your big girl panties"

Jennifer

Vice President

When and why did you become a Spin Sister? I'm a newly minted Spin Sister (2025) but have been watching from the sidelines for a few years. I'm excited to be a part of the community of women who love to ride mountain bikes together.  I can't wait to hit the trails and make new friends.

What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Blue/Blue+

What was your favourite trail in 2024?

Going up, I'm in love with Shattered, and overall I'm a big fan of fast and flowy loops like Merlin, Kestrel, and the Goldilocks.

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? Parking lot snacks are my favourite! Usually chips and beer to keep things healthy :-)

What is your personal motto/mantra? Keep the pedals turning!

Shelley

Treasurer

When did you become a Spin Sister? 

This is my second with the Spin Sisters. I'm back on the mountain trails after a few years on the road bike and excited to meet like minded ladies to ride the trails with.

What is your Spin Sisters ride level? 

Blue / Blue Plus 

What was your favourite trail in 2024?  

I love Merlin -the gradual grind, the views and the flowing downhill.

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? 

An ice-cold beer.

What is your personal motto? 

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving forward.

Cecli

Secretary (Position Available for 2025)

When did you become a Spin Sister? My First was season 2011 to learn to Mtb race!

What is your Spin Sisters ride level?  Most seasons a Blue Plus

What was your favourite trail in 2024?  So many amazing rides i cant decide.

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? A hazy Beer, salty pepperoni and the Heart of bragg creek bistro snacks.

What is your personal motto? Adventure is calling-Work hard and play hard! 

Kathleen

Chief Operating Officer / Rides Coordinator

Courtney

Membership

When did you become a Spin Sister? Spring 2024  I was new to Calgary so I joined the club to met new people and learn the trails. It's been a blast ever since joining! Spin sisters is a very friendly and welcoming club! 

What is your Spin Sisters ride level?  Blue+

What was your favourite trail in 2024?  Our last ride of the season up Shattered and down Family Guy!

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? Water and a sweet snack 

What is your personal motto? Keep exploring! 

Sherry

Admin / Website 

When did you become a Spin Sister? I got back into mountain biking in 2017 and joined Spin Sisters in 2018.

What is your Spin Sisters ride level?  Blue

What was your favourite trail in 2024? I love the mix of climbing, and flowy downhill on Goldilocks. 

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride?  A salty snack and a beer if I'm not driving

What is your personal motto? Falling means you're trying

Heather

Sponsorship

When did you become a Spin Sister? I joined after having a mountain bike for a few years and a few 'cry rides' with my partner I had a road cycling background, so knew I could ride a bike - just not on singletrack! I loved the community within Spin Sisters, and the supportive vibe.

What is your Spin Sisters ride level?  Blue all the way! I approach Blue Plus level fitness near the end of the season, but my skill level is Blue

What was your favourite trail in 2024?  I really enjoyed Kestrel this year in West Bragg. The trail builders did such a great job!   

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? Just about anything really!  Especially if it's salty ...mmmm 

What is your personal motto? You. Got. This.  :)  

Stacy

Clinics

When did you become a Spin Sister? I like to join lots of clubs in general and this one was a good fit so I stuck around (and joined the board)

What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Blue or Blue plus depending on the day

What was your favourite trail in 2024?  Nothing to Luge in Pass Powderkeg

What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride?  Chips! sparkling water, fancy coffee

What is your personal motto? feel the fear and do it anyway (with all the safety equipment and such in place)