December 2025
Hello MountainAdoras!
We’re stoked to share some big news just in time for Giving Tuesday: the MountainAdoras are now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!
This milestone allows us to expand our programs, rides, and community events that support women and feminine-identifying riders in Santa Barbara. It also means that your donations are now fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
As we grow, your support helps us:
Provide accessible skills clinics and mentorship for new and developing riders
Host inclusive group rides that build confidence and connection
Offer education, create community, and promote trail stewardship
Create pathways into the sport for riders who might not otherwise have access
Every dollar goes directly toward empowering riders and strengthening our cycling community.
In addition, for Giving Tuesday, all of our merch is 50% off for the next week! Check it out HERE. Use Code: GIVINGTUESDAY2025
Thank you for being part of the MountainAdoras community whether you ride with us, volunteer, cheer us on, or help spread the word. We’re grateful for you, and we can’t wait for everything we have planned for 2026!!
For December programming, this is what we have on deck for the month:
Thursday Morning Elings MTB Rides – join us at 7AM at the Cliff Drive parking lot for a few MTB laps to start the day. Rides will happen 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18 – there will be no ride on Christmas Day or New Years Day!
Group MTB Ride – Erika will be leading a MTB ride on 12/14. Specific location and time will be TBD, weather pending. Location options are either Tequepis or West Fork will start sometime between 8:30 and 9 AM. Watch out on Strava and IG for details as the date approaches!
Holiday Lights Ride with Velopro - we will be hosting a casual social ride with our friends at Velopro to tour the holiday light displays around Santa Barbara. Wear a festive outfit, deck out your bike in lights, and join us 12/21 at the Velopro in SB to roll out for a ride at 5PM. Hot cocoa will be available to warm up afterwards!
Other events coming up:
Jumps and Drops Clinic -January 10th at Elings Park with Bicycle Deliverance. Registration is open – sign up here: https://bicycledeliverance.com/products/january-10th-women-s-clinic-jumps-drops
SAGE Ride Day and Member Appreciation Party at Trek Trails at Rancho Alegre – December 6th 8AM -1PM – event open to SAGE supporting members.
A few other updates –
We will be reaching out again in a few weeks regarding 2026 membership dues; hang tight as we iron out a few more details before we present you next year’s dues pricing and benefits!
The Senduro challenge will make a resurgence in 2026 with the first group ride likely on 1/17 – save the date!
I hope you have a happy and healthy remainder of the holiday season & hope to see you out riding this next month! As always keep up to date on events via Strava, Instagram and Discord.
Happy Shredding!
Rachel
