Little Bellas

A 2022 study found that roughly 43% of girls who once considered themselves ‘sporty’ will stop playing a sport in middle school.A national program with a local chapter works to reverse this through mountain biking.

A program designed to build confidence in young girls while teaching them mountain biking skills is returning for its 4th year in Rhinelander, and it’s expanding.

Mountain biking has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Northwoods as trail systems continue to grow.But the sport is still heavily dominated by men.Little Bellas is a national organization that focuses on teaching girls to mountain bike and the life skills that come with it.

Mountain biking has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Northwoods as trail systems continue to grow.But the sport is still heavily dominated by men.Little Bellas is a national organization that focuses on teaching girls to mountain bike and the life skills that come with it.

The Little Bellas is returning for its second year in RhinelanderA mountain biking program wants to empower more girls on and off the bike.

A new program in the Northwoods seeks to empower girls through mountain biking. Rhinelander now claims the newest chapter of a national organization called Little Bellas.