Little Bellas Bike Parts & Accessories
Little Bellas is a U.S.-based cycling mentoring organization. Focused on mountain biking, the mentors run day-long sessions and camps of a week's duration in locations across the country, in which they encourage skill development with exercises on and off the bike, teach the importance of good nutrition, and offer cameraderie.
Founded in 2007 by pro MTBers and sisters Lea and Sabra Davison, the goal of Little Bellas is to grow women's mountain bike racing in the U.S. Both sisters had noticed a big gender disparity at the start line of NORBA races, and they are looking to rectify that. Starting with twelve day-long sessions, the first year had more mentors than girls! The popularity of the program was soon obvious, however; enrollment more than doubled for the next year, and today, both day sessions and week-long camps at Little Bellas' home location fill up in a matter of minutes.
Sponsorship partners include Specialized, Osmo Nutrition, L.L. Bean, and the Sea Otter Classic. Little Bellas' work is a boon to the cycling community; if you have time or resources to spare, stop by the organization's website and see how to participate.