Be Good™ Mentorship Program
2026 applications are now closed!
The Be Good Mentorship Program is a summer long journey designed to empower young girls and women to discover their confidence, build new skills, and become leaders in the world of cycling.
In 2026 we're expanding the program into three distinct tracks: Ride/Race, Bike Mechanic, and Creative.
Whether you dream of racing, want to master the art of bike mechanics, or are passionate about capturing and telling cycling stories through photography and videography, this program opens doors to explore your passions in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Through mentorship and hands-on learning, participants gain confidence, technical and creative skills, and a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime. You'll learn from experienced women mentors, connect with peers, and experience the full VIP journey at Rebecca's Private Idaho, building pathways to future opportunities in sport, trades, and creative industries.
Our vision is to create a vibrant community where we all see women leading, creating, and thriving in every aspect of cycling. Together we're advancing gender equity and transforming cycling into a space where everyone belongs.
WHO CAN JOIN
This program is for girls and women who:
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Are passionate about cycling, adventure, or making a difference
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Want to learn new skills—whether riding, bike mechanics, or creative storytelling
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Value community, leadership, and personal growth
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Come from all backgrounds
Some experience is needed for each track. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups in cycling.
PROGRAM TRACKS
In 2026, the Girls Mentorship Program expands into three distinct tracks, each designed to foster confidence, technical and creative skills, and leadership while advancing gender equity in every corner of the cycling world.
Creative Mentorship Track
Who it’s for:
Women 18+ who are interested in increasing their experience and building a resume for a future photography action sport career. Some experience is required in capturing content in a sport related field.
Our goal is to create space & empower more women to build careers in action sport media by building resumes/portfolios and sharing knowledge from experienced women in the field.
We especially encourage those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women with 'differing abilities' (because that's way accurate disabilities, right!?).
What you'll do:
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Work alongside a mentor who has an established careers in action sport photography.
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Participate in pre-production planning meetings, educational webinars.
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Gain real life experience and execute your skills at a world class cycling event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho.
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Create edited photo packages for Be Good Foundation and its brand partners.
Applications closed June 15.
Creative Mentor Team
Originally hailing from the eternally damp Pacific Northwest, Anne Keller made her way to the desert Southwest 25 years ago. She now resides in Fruita, Colorado, a town best known for a festival celebrating a chicken who got its head cut off (true story). Also, there's some mountain biking there. A longtime photographer for Bike magazine, Keller took a pause from photos to follow some blissful ignorance telling her that opening a pizzeria was a good idea. It was, actually. After cofounding and operating The Hot Tomato for 15 years, Keller is now post-pizza, turning her attention back to photography and video pursuits and enjoying a career that doesn’t involve smelling like garlic. Her current work focuses on brands and publications within the outdoor industry. She contributes to magazines such as Freehub and for clients such as Patagonia, Pivot Cycles, Osprey Packs, COROS, Allied Cycles, Juliana bicycles, Liv Cycling, and Yeti, among others. An avid mountain biker, her favorite rides are the ones trending towards disaster but not quite crossing over that tipping point.
Lisa Slagle is a creative director, photographer, writer, and founder known for building cinematic, emotionally resonant work in the outdoor and action sports world. She founded her agency, Wheelie Creative, in her early twenties and grew it from chairlift conversations and trailhead networking into a creative studio trusted by global brands, including The North Face, Panasonic LUMIX, HBO, and Cervélo. Her work lives at the intersection of performance, storytelling and identity, blending grit, beauty, humor, movement, and humanity into campaigns that feel less like advertising and more like culture. Equally comfortable directing talent on a mountain pass, shaping brand strategy, writing anthem films, or rebuilding spaces by hand, Lisa brings an unusually multidimensional perspective to creative leadership. Her aesthetic is deeply informed by landscape, sports, and the psychology of modern ambition. She is known for creating work that feels visceral, intelligent, and emotionally true, often balancing raw athleticism with softness, introspection, and sharp cultural instinct.
Ride and Race Mentorship Track
Who it’s for:
Girls ages 9–18 who know how to ride a bike but may be intimidated to participate in a large event like RPI. This is great for girls new to cycling or experienced riders looking for a new challenge
What you'll do:
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Train and ride with experienced female mentors.
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Set and achieve personal riding goals, from building basic skills to preparing for major events.
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Participate in educational & training webinars with Rebecca group rides and receive coaching tailored to your level.
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Experience the full VIP journey at Rebecca’s Private Idaho, including immersive event participation and community connection.
Applications are closed.
Mechanic Mentorship Track
Who it’s for:
Women 16+ interested in the technical side of cycling. Need basic experience (understand basic bike parts and familiar with basic maintenance needs)
What you'll do:
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Learn hands-on bike maintenance and repair skills from professional women mechanics.
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Gain practical experience in online webinars with mentors.
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Execute your skills in real life at RPI alongside your mentor.
Applications are closed.
All tracks include:
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Ongoing mentorship through the summer up to the RPI event.
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Shared lodging at RPI for Mechanic & Creative Mentees.
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Skills workshops online
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Networking opportunities and community-building
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A capstone experience at Rebecca’s Private Idaho, where participants celebrate their achievements and connect with a vibrant, inclusive cycling community
"Our vision is to build a vibrant, inclusive community where girls see women leading, creating, and thriving in all aspects of cycling. Through mentorship, teamwork, and shared purpose, we are shaping future athletes, mechanics, and creators and building pathways to opportunity and lasting change."
- Aerah Hardin, Be Good™ Foundation Executive Director
Huge thanks to the Girls Mentorship sponsors!
