Meet the Executives
2023 Spin Sisters Executives
Our club is run ENTIRELY by volunteers who love mountain biking and want to share their passion with other riders.
If you are interested in helping foster a women's mountain biking culture, please let us know!
Heather
President
When and why did you become a Spin Sister? after buying a mountain bike and REALLY not knowing how to ride it, AND after a few 'cry rides' with my husband, I had heard about Spin Sisters from someone I met at another lesson. I was hooked! The variety of rides, learning new trails, and meeting new people - all awesome (and way less crying).
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Most days, I'm a pretty strong blueberry, learning how to be a cherry. 🙂
What was your favourite trail in 2022? We did a nice longer loop one weekend - I think it was Rangers, Sugar Daddy (or Mama ... can't remember) then Long Distance out. We got a bit lost, but that was part of the adventure.
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? I love an apple and nut bar - boring, I know!
What is your personal motto/mantra? YOU. GOT. THIS. over and over .. until I actually do! 🙂
Carmen
Vice President
When and why did you become a Spin Sister? When I first moved to Calgary in 2011.
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Blueberry
What was your favourite trail in 2022? Prairie View / Jewel Pass
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? Orange juice and nachos. Preferably on a sunny patio with a mountain view.
What is your personal motto/mantra? Say yes to new adventures
Rose
Treasurer
When and why did you become a Spin Sister? Maybe 5 pairs of socks ago? I enjoy the group rides and improving my skills in a supportive environment.
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Lemon-berry, a bit lemon with a hint of blueberry
What was your favourite trail in 2022? CNC EKG Loop
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? Bav & Tav
What is your personal motto/mantra? Hard work involves both time and effort ... or ... if you wait for perfect conditions, you'll never get anything done.
Marian
Secretary
When did you become a Spin Sister? About five years ago. I wanted to meet some new friends and learn about the area trails.
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? I currently ride between a lemon and a blueberry.
What was your favourite trail in 2022? Terrace trail - I was recovering from an injury and it was a good match for me.
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? I would like to eat some fries or a bag of chips, but I usually settle for a Lara bar or something similar.
What is your personal motto/mantra? I don't think I have one.
Louise
Chief Operating Officer/Rides Coordinator
When did you become a Spin Sister? I think 2016, the year after I moved to Canada and looking for people to ride with and learn the trails to run.
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Cherry fitness, maybe blueberry/cherry skills.
What was your favourite trail in 2022? I loved running Kestrel, I need to actually ride it!
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? My favourite refuel dinner is sushi!
What is your personal motto/mantra? Sorry I have to stay home with my dog.
Cindy
Membership
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? Cherry
What was your favourite trail in 2022? In 2022 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"
Keri
Admin & Website
When did you become a Spin Sister? Joined in 2015 ... I had a MTB but was scared of everything! I loved the idea of riding & learning with other women.
What is your Spin Sisters ride level? Cherry
What was your favourite trail in 2022? I rode Bobcat a lot. It's a love/hate relationship.
What is your go-to drink and/or food for after a ride? If I can only pick one ... cold beer, hot pizza!
What is your personal motto? Today is a good day to have a good day!
Anne-Marie
Sponsorship Coordinator
Leanne
Skills Clinics Coordinator
Kelly
Volunteer Coordinator
Janine
Maintenance Clinics Coordinator