The Cycle Effect hires Program Coordinator

Molly Gamble joins The Cycle Effect Team

Eagle, CO — September 3, 2021 —The Cycle Effect, a nonprofit organization in Colorado working to empower young women through mountain biking, hired a Program Coordinator to support the organization’s growth with programming. With a background in secondary education and coaching for The Cycle Effect, Molly Gamble immediately connected with the supportive environment she found on the team and the amazing grit, perseverance, and confidence that the athletes and coaches practiced. This connection inspired Molly to deepen her work and involvement with this organization and to bring these unique experiences to this new position on the programming team.

Beginning as a volunteer in 2017, Molly prioritized developing her skills as a coach and mentor and sought training to support the team as an assistant coach before being promoted to a head coach. As the Edwards team head coach for the past three years, Gamble sought out opportunities, including gaining BICP instructor certification, to better support athletes on the team. She utilized her expertise in critical pedagogy to create and grow the mentorship curriculum for other coaches. She also helped to design and implement The Cycle Effect pilot program in Routt County this year. 

“I have first-hand experience of how powerful the impact of this program can be for the communities that The Cycle Effect is in. My favorite part about coaching for The Cycle Effect was seeing growth and progress with skills and social-emotional wellness throughout the season. This includes the rewarding experience of seeing each athlete become more confident as they learn more about the sport, find the courage to try hard things, and be their authentic selves as they access the trails in their own backyard. This program breaks down barriers and provides a safe space for these young people to navigate learning a new sport and how those skills translate to their everyday life. I am excited to bring this perspective to the programming team and continue supporting the growth of this organization as the Program Coordinator,” Molly said. 

"We are thrilled for Molly to join our team in this role,” says Peter Barclay, Program Director for The Cycle Effect. “Our program is impacting more athletes in more communities and the coordinator will support this growth in programming. Molly's history and background as a volunteer, coach, head coach, and now a full-time staff member allows her to jump straight in and support our organization and families from day one. Molly's infectious positive energy is seen every day at practice, and we are looking forward to that energy flowing through the whole organization.” 

As a coach, Molly strove to create a positive culture on the team that empowered all athletes to courageously navigate the ups and downs of life through biking on trails and through the support of the entire team. Molly is particularly excited to build off of her experiences as a coach for The Cycle Effect. She looks forward to creating and nurturing meaningful and strong connections in each community and with the dynamic staff to continue this powerful and important work.

Now serving 285 girls throughout three counties (Summit, Eagle, and Mesa), The Cycle Effect helps young women build brighter futures and become leaders within their communities and beyond. With 70% Latina enrollment and 86% of riders coming from low-income families, the organization aims to break down the barriers in mountain biking and get more girls out on bikes.

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Molly Gamble Fast Facts:

Favorite bike trail:
My favorite trail I can ride to from my house is Lee’s Way and the connecting trails in the West Avon Preserve 

Favorite bike accessory/component:
My dropper post changed my life! My downhill riding and cornering have improved so much with the seat out of the way.

Best advice you've gotten (on or off the bike, or both): 
Look where you want to go! 

Pre-ride fuel food:
Avocado toast or scrambled eggs.

What does biking give you (in three words or less)?
Community & freedom... freedom, connection, and strength.