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Flow MTB Race Team 2019

Flow MTB women's MTB race team 2019

Following on from a successful 2018 race season we’re pleased to introduce our 2019 women’s MTB race team. The team will be competing in downhill and enduro events across the UK and you might even see one of them at an XC event!

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca joins the team for a third year. 2018 was a great season for Rebecca travelling 3810 miles, competing in 13 races and standing on 4 podiums. Rebecca finished 6th out of 17 in her first year of the National Downhill series despite missing the last race, came 8th out of 23 in the Pearce Downhill series and her season highlight; wining the Masters Category at the National Champs in Glencoe, so this year she gets to wear the winner’s jersey. Rebecca finished the season second in the British Cycling Masters female national rider rankings.

DateRaceVenueCategoryPosition
12th Aug 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #4Rhyd y Felin19+4 / 7
5th Aug 2018Ard Events – Ard Rock EnduroSwaledaleSprint: 30-392 / 10
22nd Jul 2018SDA – UK National Champs ’18Glencoe30+1 / 2
15th Jul 2018Ladies do DH – Ladies Do DH miniForest of Dean30-394 / 23
1st Jul 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #3Rheola19+6 / 9
24th Jun 20182018 Pearce Cycles #3Rhyd y Felin19+5 / 9
17th Jun 2018BDS – The Malverns MTB Festival – downhillEastnor Deer Park30+4 / 8
15th Jun 2018BDS – The Malverns MTB Festival – dual slalomEastnor Deer ParkOpen10 / 17
10th Jun 20182018 Forest of Dean Summer #2Forest of Dean30+3 / 9
13th May 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #2Fort William19+10 / 12
8th Apr 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #1Cwmcarn19+7 / 12
25th Mar 20182018 Pearce Cycles #1Kinsham19+11 / 11
28th Jan 20182018 Onza Tyres Mini DH #1Forest of Dean30-397 / 14

2019 race plans:

Rebecca will be racing the National Downhill series, National Champs, Pearce Downhill series and Ard Rock along with some local races.

Emily Beckett

Joining the team for a second year Emily will be fitting her race schedule around planning and getting married in the summer. 2018 was a turning point for Emily’s racing; prior to 2018 Emily had competed in 20 races but only made it onto one podium, all that changed last year where she’s consistently been in the top 5 and stood on 6 podiums. Emily finished the season 2nd overall in the Pearce Downhill series and 4th overall in the National Downhill series.

DateRaceVenueCategoryPosition
30th Sep 20182018 Pearce Cycles #5Hopton19+5 / 15
23rd Sep 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #5Bringewood19+6 / 6
12th Aug 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #4Rhyd y Felin19+6 / 7
5th Aug 20182018 Pearce Cycles #4Bucknell19+2 / 11
15th Jul 2018Ladies do DH – Ladies Do DH miniForest of Dean30-392 / 23
1st Jul 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #3Rheola19+4 / 9
24th Jun 20182018 Pearce Cycles #3Rhyd y Felin19+4 / 9
16th Jun 2018BDS – The Malverns MTB Festival – enduroEastnor Deer Park30-393 / 8
27th May 20182018 Pearce Cycles #2Bringewood19+3 / 15
13th May 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #2Fort William19+5 / 12
8th Apr 20182018 HSBC UK National Downhill Series #1Cwmcarn19+4 / 12
25th Mar 20182018 Pearce Cycles #1Kinsham19+6 / 11
25th Feb 20182018 Onza Tyres Mini DH #2Forest of Dean30-395 / 9
28th Jan 20182018 Onza Tyres Mini DH #1Forest of Dean30-394 / 14

2019 race plans:

Emily will be racing the National Downhill series, National Champs and Ard Rock.

Heather Kay

Joining the team for a second year Heather’s looking forward to a bigger and better 2019. In 2018 Heather competed in 9 races in 4X and enduro disciplines all with top 4 positions and picked up the series winner for the Welsh Enduro series

DateRaceVenueCategoryPosition
21st Oct 20182018 Welsh Enduro #5Coed-y-Brenin30+3 / 3
23rd Sep 20182018 Welsh Enduro #4Gwydir Mawr30+1 / 4
30th Jun 20182018 Welsh Enduro #3Llandegla30+1 / 9
3rd Jun 20182018 Welsh Enduro #2Dyfi Forest30+2 / 5
26th May 2018MIJ – Conquer The CliffAberystwyth30+2 / 7
22nd Apr 20182018 HSBC Schwalbe British 4x #2HarthillOpen3 / 8
31st Mar 20182018 Welsh Enduro #1Foel Gasnach30+1 / 4
17th Mar 20182018 Haibike Mini Enduro #1BikePark Wales30-394 / 8
11th Mar 20182018 HSBC Schwalbe British 4x #1ChicksandsOpen2 / 4

2019 race plans:

Next season Heather plans to compete in the Welsh Enduro series, Ard Rock and Conquer the Cliff in her home town Aberystwyth.

Amy Jones

New to the team for 2019 we’re pleased to welcome Amy Jones. Amy races enduro, downhill and, when she’s feeling fit, XC. As a mother of two and a Veterinary Surgeon riding bikes is Amy’s escapism. Amy started riding in 2013 and raced her first XC race shortly after, though enduro is now her passion.

2019 race plans:

Amy plans to race in the Woodlands Riders Winter Downhill series, Southern Enduro series, Southern Enduro South West Enduro Championships and she’ll be joining us and the rest of the team at Ard Rock.

We’d like to wish all our team riders the best of luck for the race season ahead. You can follow all our riders progress in their race reports on our blog and follow them on their social media accounts

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Flow MTB Race Team – 2017 Season Review

During the 2017 race season the Flow MTB women’s race team competed in downhill and enduro races across the UK and Europe picking up 25 top 3 podium positions

When we decided to support a team of female riders we wanted them to be more than brand ambassadors for Flow MTB, we wanted them to be a part of British racing, report on the race scene and help inspire other female riders to give racing a go. Take a look at the number of women entered into this weekend’s Onza Mini Downhill and compare those numbers to those who entered last December and it’s easy to see things are improving; 18 women took part in the first round last year, this year there are 32 at the last count.  If our team has inspired just one of those ladies to give racing a go then we have all achieved our goal.

Kate Gries

22nd Oct 2017 Racers Guild Works Components Summer Series Overall Series Winner
22nd Oct 2017 Racers Guild Works Components Summer #5 Open Women 1st
8th Oct 2017 Red Bull – Red Bull Foxhunt Open Women 28th
13th Aug 2017 Pearce Cycles #5 & English Champs 19+ Women 7th
6th Aug 2017 Racers Guild Works Components Summer #4 Open Women 1st
9th July 2017 Racers Guild Works Components Summer #3 Open Women 1st
25th June 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #2 Open Women 7th
4th June 2017 Racers Guild Works Components Summer #2 Open Women 1st
26th Mar 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #4 30-39 Women 5th
19th Mar 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – A & E Open Women 3rd
26th Feb 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #3 30-39 Women 6th
19th Feb 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – Wonderland Open Women8th
29th Jan 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #2 30-39 Women 3rd
22nd Jan 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – Red Open Women 5th
4th Dec 2016 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #1 30+ Women 4th

Corinna Brisbourne

 1st Oct 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #6 U19 Women 1st
 13th Aug 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #5 U19 Women 3rd
 16th Jul 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #4 U19 Women 3rd
 25th Jun 2017 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #2Open Women 2nd
 7th May 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #2 U19 Women 3rd
 9th Apr 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #1 U19 Women 5th
 26th Mar 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #4 U19 Women 2nd
 26th Feb 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #3 U19 Women 2nd
 29th Jan 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #2 U19 Women 3rd
 4th Dec 2016 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #1 U19 Women3rd

Elin Berry

 22nd Oct 2017 Van Road Trails – Van Road Dual Slalom Open Women 3rd
 3rd Sep 2017 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #4 Open Women 9th
 27th Aug 2017 2017 Root 1 #3 U18 Women 1st
 9th Jul 2017 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #3 Open Women 11th
 2nd Jul 2017 2017 Root 1 #2 U18 Women 1st
 25th Jun 2017 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #2 Open Women 11th
 21st May 2017 2017 Forest of Dean Summer #1 Open Women 9th

Rebecca Smith

 1st Oct 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #619+ Women 10th
 17th Sep 2017 2017 HSBC BDS #5 Open Women 7th
 9th Apr 2017 2017 Pearce Cycles #1 19+ Women 7th
 26th Mar 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #3 30-39 Women 4th
 19th Mar 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – A & E Open Women 2nd
 26th Feb 2017 2016/17 Onza Tyres Mini DH #2 30-39 Women 5th
 19th Feb 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – Wonderland Open Women 7th
 22nd Jan 2017 Racers Guild – Works Components Winter Classic – Red Open Women 9th

Michelle Muldoon

Michelle joined our team as an enduro rider and she’s been pulling in podiums across the UK and Europe after a summer travelling around Europe in her race van following the enduro race scene.

 8th Oct 2017 Red Bull – Red Bull Foxhunt Open Women 1st
 20th Aug 2017 Irish Gravity Enduro – Irish Gravity Enduro National Champs ’17  Open Women 3rd
 8th Jul 2017
 Megavalanche
  30+ Women 4th
 28th May 2017 2017 Enduro World Series #4  Open Women 22nd
 21st May 2017 2017 Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup #2  Open Women 2nd
 7th May 2017 2017 Polygon Grassroots Enduro Series #3  Open Women 2nd
 23rd Apr 2017 2017 Irish Gravity Enduro #1  Open Women 2nd
 9th Apr 2017 2017 Polygon Grassroots Enduro Series #2  Open Women 2nd
 2nd Apr 2017 2017 Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup #1  Open Women3rd
 5th Mar 2017 2017 Polygon Grassroots Enduro Series #1  Open Women 2nd

Well done ladies, 2017 has been an awesome year! Huge thanks to our sponsors Corley Cycles and MTB Instruction for their support.

So what will 2018 bring for the Flow race team? We’re pleased to say we’ve got some more enduro ladies joining Michelle on the team so, as well as all the downhill events the team have got planned for next year, you’ll also see our riders at the UK Gravity Enduro, Welsh Enduro Series, Southern Enduro Series and Ard Rock and you might even see one of them at 4X events too.

Get your race face on ladies, let’s smash it!

If you’re interested in supporting our women’s MTB downhill and enduro team please email hello@flowmtb.co.uk

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Flow MTB – One Year On

Flow MTB Women's MTB Clothing and Protection

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us in our first year of business

Wow! What a fantastic year 2016 has been. When you start on a new venture, you never know how well it will be received, so to get so much positive feedback from female mountain bikers and from within the MTB industry, in such a short space of time, has been amazing. Not only have we been bringing you loads of awesome kit all in one place, we’ve been up to lots of other things too.

Flow MTB and MTB Instruction

To help encourage women in the sport we love, and improve their skills and confidence on the trails, we partnered with MTB Instruction throughout 2016 offering reduced cost courses for ladies along with Flow goodie bags. These courses have proved really popular for both new and seasoned riders, and we’ll be continuing this partnership into 2017, with more locations across the UK.

Event Sponsorship

During 2016 we supported downhill riders through the MIJ summer series with prizes for ladies on the podium. With the winter season now in full swing, you’ll find us at the 661 mini downhill, cheering on the ladies down the track and providing podium prizes.

The Female MTB Community

For me, the best part of 2016 has been meeting so many lovely ladies out on the trails and at races and events. The female MTB community is really supportive and welcoming, and that goes across all events; whether it’s a small event organised by a group of local riders, or a large scale event like the Fox Hunt; I’ve made so many amazing friends this year.

What We Learned

Of course there’s been a few things we’ve learnt along the way.  Why do MTB apparel brands think ladies over a size 14 don’t ride bikes? We’ve had more than one debate about this with our suppliers and hope to get larger sizes on board in the future. The inconsistency in sizing between brands is frustrating and next year we plan to list all the products on our website in real sizes rather than an ambiguous S, M, L.

2017 – An Exciting Year Ahead

So what does 2017 bring to Flow MTB?

Flow Riders

We’re really excited to be supporting a team of female riders through the 2017 race season with race kit, entry to sponsored races, coaching sessions, online discounts at Flow MTB and, in partnership with our local bike shop Phil Corley Cycles, parts and servicing for their bikes to keep them on the race circuit throughout the year.  We’ll be announcing our 2017 Flow Riders on our website and social media over the next few weeks.

If you’d like to find out more about our Flow Rider programme, please email hello@flowmtb.co.uk

More MTB Brands

We’ve got even more MTB brands coming to Flow MTB in 2017, so keep your eye on our website for new brands, products and promotions throughout the year.

So thanks again for supporting Flow MTB and if you see us on the trails or at an event, be sure to say hello!

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Ladies MTB Advanced Skills Course 3rd December 2016

MTB Instruction and Flow MTB advanced mountain bike skills course

Flow MTB are pleased to support an advanced ladies MTB skills course with MTB Instruction taking place on Saturday 3rd December 2016 in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

MTB Instruction’s advanced skills course covers:

  • confidence at speed; learn how to alter your perception of speed and ride faster
  • dealing with trail obstacles; how to get over, through and up things
  • cornering techniques; from switchbacks to flat corners and berms
  • drop offs
  • tables
  • gaps

Adding trail techniques into your ride like pumping, pre-jumping, drifting, manuals, gaps, table tops, drop offs, being loose on your bike, slow in – fast out will all enhance your ride portfolio.

The course runs from 9am to 3pm and costs £70 per person. Please email info@mtbinstruction.co.uk to book your place or find out more.

This course is being sponsored by Flow MTB so in addition to a great day’s coaching you’ll also get a free Flow goodie bag.

There’s lots of sensations and feel in mountain biking and when they’re all in sync with your skill set your flow is enhanced and your enjoyment on the trails is too.

Feeling fluid with flow = speed and “speed is your friend” after all!

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Ladies Intro/Intermediate MTB Skills Course 23rd October 2016

MTB Instruction and Flow MTB intro / intermediate mountain bike skills course

MTB Instruction are now taking bookings for their intro/intermediate skills day taking place on the 23rd October 2016 in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

The course will cover:

  • body position and bike dynamics
  • brake modulation
  • confidence at speed; learn how to alter your perception of speed and ride faster
  • dealing with trail obstacles; how to get over, through and up things
  • cornering techniques; from switchbacks to flat corners and berms

The course runs from 9am to 3pm and costs £70 per person. Please email info@mtbinstruction.co.uk to book your place or find out more.

This course is being sponsored by Flow MTB so in addition to a great day’s coaching you’ll also get a free Flow goodie bag.

Looking for an advanced course? We’re sponsoring one of those too! Saturday 22nd October, find our more here

All the skills you learn in the morning will take you seamlessly into riding natural trail sections with some flow, putting the core skills into practice and building your confidence on the bike to push just that little bit harder and enjoy your ride. #findyourflow

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Ladies MTB Advanced Skills Course 22nd October 2016

MTB Instruction and Flow MTB advanced mountain bike skills course

Flow MTB are pleased to support an advanced ladies MTB skills course with MTB Instruction taking place on Saturday 22nd October 2016 in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

MTB Instruction’s advanced skills course covers:

  • confidence at speed; learn how to alter your perception of speed and ride faster
  • dealing with trail obstacles; how to get over, through and up things
  • cornering techniques; from switchbacks to flat corners and berms
  • drop offs
  • tables
  • gaps

Adding trail techniques into your ride like pumping, pre-jumping, drifting, manuals, gaps, table tops, drop offs, being loose on your bike, slow in – fast out will all enhance your ride portfolio.

The course runs from 9am to 3pm and costs £70 per person. Please email info@mtbinstruction.co.uk to book your place or find out more.

This course is being sponsored by Flow MTB so in addition to a great day’s coaching you’ll also get a free Flow goodie bag.

Looking for an intro course? We’re sponsoring one of those too! Sunday 23rd October, find our more here

There’s lots of sensations and feel in mountain biking and when they’re all in sync with your skill set your flow is enhanced and your enjoyment on the trails is too.

Feeling fluid with flow = speed and “speed is your friend” after all!

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MTB Instruction and Flow MTB

Flow MTB sponsor MTB Instruction's women's specific courses

Flow MTB are pleased to announce we will be sponsoring the women’s specific mountain bike courses run by MTB Instruction. Their courses are available for beginners right through to advanced riders who want to push their skills to the next level and when you book onto one of their women’s specific courses you’ll get a FREE Flow goodie bag.

We spoke to Mark at MTB Instruction about his women’s specific courses

We meet lots of women who are happy to venture off road but become uncomfortable when things become steep, technical or gnarly. We’ll teach you the physical skills required in controlling your bike in any situation and you’ll also learn how to think about your riding. By the end of the course you’ll be feeling confident on your bike and gain the ability to ride your bike and not just be a passenger on it.

Here’s some of the skills and techniques you’ll learn on one of their women’s specific mountain bike courses:

  • correct bike set up
  • body position and bike dynamics
  • brake modulation
  • confidence at speed; learn how to alter your perception of speed and ride faster
  • dealing with trail obstacles; how to get over, through and up things
  • cornering techniques; from switchbacks to fast flat corners and berms
  • getting your wheels off the ground
  • drops, steps and jumps

Find out more about their courses on their website www.mtbinstruction.co.uk  or email Mark at mrspesh@gmail.com