The third annual Low Gap Mentor Program held at the Low Gap Grasshopper race in Ukiah, CA! THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL FOR 2025.

Monarch Racing Community Ride & Fundraising Event

Dec. 14th, Albany CA

Our yearly Community Ride & Fundraiser is back! Learn more and get tickets here . Three ride routes with ride leaders, snacks and drinks, and more! Spend time with our U19 riders and Elite riders, meet new friends, and talk to the sponsors and supporters who have made this team and this community possible.

Unable to attend the ride, or want to contribute more? Make a tax-deductible donation to our GoFundMe here! 100% of your contributions go to our two Monarch teams and our community programming.

Join a casual panel Q&A with Elite riders Helena Gilbert-Snyder, Chloe Mauvais, and their coach Nathaniel English as they talk about the 2025 season and plans for the future. No RSVP required - join us at Sports Basement Berkeley in the community room at 5:30pm on October 24th.

Join Amy Gammelgard and friends as we celebrate the incredible life of cyclist Dan Brown and enjoy food, drinks, and of course a ride! The ride will begin at 9am from DoubleShot Coffee Company and last about 1.5hrs. Riders and friends are welcome to hang out afterwards.

Location:

DoubleShot Coffee Co

1633 S Boulder Ave

Tulsa, OK 74119

Join Helena Gilbert-Snyder as she leads a road group ride from Splitrock Bike Shop in San Rafael - address is 1820 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. We will be doing a ~45 mile loop out to Point Reyes Station - https://www.strava.com/routes/3217960080808789344

The ride will meet at 10:00am at the shop, and roll at 10:30. Riders can opt to bail-out at Nicasio and ride back to the shop early. There will be drinks & snacks after the ride.

Please reach out to us at info@monarch-racing.com if you are interested in learning more.

Join Helena Gilbert-Snyder for an in-person, sit-down discussion about all things women. We’ll talk about menstruation cycles and how hormones affect training (and how to use them to your advantage), weight / body images for athletes, and all kinds of other topics that affect women throughout their lives. Exact location TBA. Space is limited - sign up HERE.

Read about the 2023 edition on Velo, and learn more about the Low Gap race at the Grasshopper Adventure Series races!

The event is open to all U19 girls. Riders can complete the event on either an XC-style mountain bike or a gravel bike.

Interested in being a rider (if you are a U19 girl) or a mentor for the event? Fill out this short Google Form. More information to follow shortly. Email info@monarch-racing.com with any questions or comments.

Join our teammate as she hosts a women’s social ride (25 miles) and gear exchange, based out of Cadence Cyclery in Encinitas, CA. New and experienced riders are welcome!

No sign-up is required, but if you have any questions reach out to info@monarch-racing.com.

After great success with the 2022 edition, the Community Ride event & fundraiser is returning this winter to Berkeley, CA! Learn more about the event and sign up here!

Community Ride & Fundraiser Information

Those who cannot attend are also welcome to donate to the team’s GoFundMe to support our upcoming season & community initiatives.

A road bike skills clinic for collegiate women of all levels, this small-group clinic aims to build confidence and skills for bike handling in preparation for group riding and racing.

This event is FULL but if you are interested in attending future events of similar theme, please reach out to info@monarch-racing.com and/or fill out this form.

SPACE IS FULL! Join us for a free U19 girls road bike skills clinic in Novato, CA for juniors of all experience levels. With small groups focused on skills (cornering, contact drills, water bottle hand-ups, group dynamics, and more) as well as a sit-down discussion about women’s health & nutrition, you’ll be sure to leave feeling more confident on & off the bike. Space is capped at 20 riders (we will have 20 coaches split between 4 to 5 stations). Free lunch & ice cream!