Sabra Davison grew up ski racing and running, but when she got into mountain biking, she saw girls participating at far lower rates — so she decided to do something about it. Sabra (along with her sister, World Cup XC racer and two-time Olympian, Lea) founded Little Bellas to get girls into riding bikes, and develop the confidence to keep with it. We sat down with Sabra to talk about Little Bellas; how to make skill building fun; removing barriers to participation in what is an expensive sport; and a whole lot more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Little Bellas’ mission (1:03)
• Sabra’s riding background & switching gears (2:02)
• World Champs qualification (3:45)
• Founding Little Bellas; ski racing & running vs. mountain biking (5:38)
• Little Bellas programs & “disguised fun” (8:13)
• Girls’ attitudes to exercise and the outdoors (12:31)
• Pro ambassadors & downplaying competition (17:53)
• Gear Up program & removing barriers to participation (24:06)
• How to get involved (27:49)
• Sabra’s Big Idea (29:21)

RELATED LINKS:

• Little Bellas
• Become a Blister Member
• Camping in Gunnison & Crested Butte

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