Words by Jessie Curell
The Shore Sirens Race Team is now several months into the 2026 race season, and it's been exciting to see what our 11 athletes have accomplished both on and off the bike.
Rider: Hanna Girndt
This year, our team includes riders with a range of racing experience—from newer racers lining up for their first enduro events, to seasoned racers looking to push themselves further. While race results are always part of the story, one of the team's biggest goals is creating opportunities for women and gender-diverse riders to develop skills, gain experience, and support one another throughout the season.
One of the first milestones this year was receiving our custom team jerseys, designed by artist and rider Cathleen Whitty. The funds needed for the printing and design were raised thanks to a successful Clothing Swap Fundraiser hosted by Liv/Giant which raised $504 - thank you bike community for stepping up to support our athletes!
We're also incredibly grateful to Steed for their continued support with gear discounts & Adidas/Five Ten, who helped outfit our riders with jerseys and shoes for the season.
Rider: Amelia Shippey
Supplement King has kept us stocked with electrolytes for long training days and hot race weekends. Oxygen Yoga & Fitness and Do Well Lonsdale have helped us prioritize recovery, mobility, and strength away from the bike.
These partnerships make a real difference, helping reduce barriers to participation while supporting athlete development throughout the season.
Rider: Sydney Ballhausen / Photo credit: @tandem.photography
The racing started with the Squamish Enduro Classics Course, where team members tackled some of Squamish's classic trails. Hanna placed 2nd and Gaby placed 3rd in their respective age category, while Jessie placed 2nd in hers.
More recently on May 30, almost their entire time took on the Loam Hustler, currently one of the biggest women's enduro in BC, in both the Black and Blue courses. Everyone raced really well, with Jessie placing 3rd in her age category, and Sydney taking home the most epic trophy ever for fastest racer down HP Sauce!
Rider: Nikki Weiss
Aside from pre-race and race weekends, the team has been focused on skill development. This spring, athletes participated in coaching sessions with Kelli Sherbinin and Elladee Brown of Endless Biking. The workshops focused on cornering, braking, and body positioning—hard-to-master skills that make a huge difference for your race time.
The sessions gave riders a chance to slow things down, analyze technique, and make small adjustments for serious improvements on race day. Having access to experienced coaches and structured practice opportunities has been one of the highlights of the season so far.
Rider: Emelie Lundstrom
Next up is the the Smithers Heavy Pedal June 13, the NSMBA Women's Enduro on June 20, the Gravity Women’s Enduro July 11th at SilverStar Mountain, and the WORCA Witsend September 19. We’re jazzed to keep pushing out skills and limits to the next level, while putting months of training and coaching into practice, reconnecting with the broader riding community, and continuing to build momentum throughout the summer.
We're so proud of what our team has accomplished so far, we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and family of supporters, and we’re stoked to see y'all at the next start line!
