As soon as we arrived at Lake Molveno, it was clear: these were going to be four very special days. Forty-five female mountain bikers from all over Europe – from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy – came together to experience the trails in the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Park. Right from the moment we first met, there was an incredibly relaxed, cheerful and exuberant atmosphere. No matter what our riding ability or which language we spoke – our enthusiasm for cycling brought us together straight away.