As with the others, I highly recommend a clinic specifically for women, run by women! I did one and loved it and I'm doing another tomorrow!! The first clinic had men from the club as spotters at log piles, the rock garden, a substantial mud pit that was slick and near the boardwalks as safety nets to catch if needed.

Ladies group rides are also great. Most are 'no one is left behind'. Some riders may go ahead, then there are some that consider the rides teaching rides and ride w/you in front to forewarn obstacles and ride behind you to guide you.

This is a great forum, hang out with us. The tips and encouragement are awesome! I also belong to a forum local to my area (Columbus, Ohio) and also in Rochester, MI where I visit often. Colorado is for mountain biking ... you'll find women who have/had the same fears and insecurities about mountain biking that you have.

Hang in there!!
PJ