2026 Rollcall Women’s Mountain Bike Retreat

The terrain is technical, so Rollcall is best for riders who regularly ride or newer riders comfortable on beginner trails. At a minimum, you should be familiar with: shifting, brake technique, use of the dropper post, small front wheel lift, and simple cornering. You should be able to ride both uphill and downhill. You should have the fitness to support 3 days of mountain biking.

Before the retreat, everyone completes a rider survey so we can form skill-based groups. A coach from Mountainbikeskolan will lead each group through the beautiful “Hellas” area, with stops to practice skills and techniques on real trails.

Groups will cover beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. There is no upper limit for skills to attend Rollcall – double black diamond babes welcome! Groups will remain flexible throughout the weekend so you can choose the riding experience you want.

You will need a modern mountain bike in good working order.

• It’s always nice to ride your bike. If you bring your own, our on-site mechanics can help you set it up and make sure it’s safe (included in your admission). We can also perform service, change brake pads, upgrade pedals etc. (Standard service fees apply, parts available for purchase at 10% discount). Store your bike overnight with us all weekend (indoors for 250 SEK). At the end of the weekend, we are happy to help you re-pack your bike.

• Check out the bike rentals page for available makes, models and sizes. Bring your own pedals or choose from our SPDs or flats. Helmets are always included.

Arrive in Stockholm, Sweden. Shuttle to and from Arlanda airport is included, more information upon registration. For drivers, there is some free parking at the venue and plenty of paid parking by the STF cabins.

Day 1:

• Arrive and meet the Rollcall team, re-assemble your bike after travel (Our mechanics will help you make sure everything is safe and dialed in. We have replacement parts and a full mechanic shop, in case something isn’t working) or get to know your rental bike. Check-in to cabins and get settled.

• Welcome meeting and group dinner. 

• Last Light Night Ride: mostly gravel with some light trails. Sweden is the Land of the Midnight Sun, but bring your headlamp anyway! Tea and “midnight” snack after.

Day 2:

• Breakfast, then a group warm-up and morning send-off. Guided rides with incorporated skills sessions in the morning and afternoons, with lunch at Mountainbikeskolan in between.

• In the afternoon, choose a workshop (jumps, fix a flat, mobility for MTB) or take a Swedish sauna and dip. Workshop sign-up will happen after registration.

• In the evening we meet at Kafé Källtorp for a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord, accompanied by live Swedish folk music and dancing.

• Open fire by the water and “midnight” snack.

Day 3:

• Wake up and prepare for the day with yoga for cyclists.

• Breakfast, then a group warm-up and morning send-off. Longer ride to lunch at vista point. After lunch we will do a guided meditation and silent ride back to Mountainbikeskolan.

• We round off the weekend with Swedish fika, bike games and closing ceremony. (Hint: start practicing your trackstand now!)

Throughout the weekend: Clothes and gear swap station. Please bring any new or lightly used biking / outdoor clothes, gear, accessories, tools, or parts that are just sitting and taking up space at your place! Change a flat = get a prize, MTBingo, prizes, swag bag, special arts and crafts activities, great food, rad vibes, yoga AND MUCH MORE!

More information will be provided in your pre-retreat welcome packet.

• Venue: Our meeting point and base camp is Mountainbikeskolan / Kafé Källtorp (Ältavägen 105, 131 33 Nacka). We have a small number of parking spaces that are free for those who attend the course. Bus 401 and 821 stop right outside the yard.

• Included food:

  • Breakfast, lunch and fika on Saturday and Sunday

  • Dinner and “midnight” snacks on Friday and Saturday

  • Alcoholic beverages are not included, but are available for purchase at the café.

• Accommodation: We will be sleeping at the historic STF cabins, (Ältavägen 101, 131 33 Stockholm) just a 5 minute ride from our basecamp. Paid parking is available just outside.

• Bring your own mountain bike or rent one from Mountainbikeskolan

• Make new cycling friends: During the weekend you will get to know your fellow riders. Our main platform for communication will be a WhatsApp group, that we encourage you to keep alive even after the weekend.

• Our mechanic shop: We have a fully stocked shop with professional mechanics who can help with everything from punctures to brakes to gears. Throw an extra tube in your bag or buy what you need from us. Service is charged at standard rate and Rollcall riders get 10% off parts.

• Retail shop: Mountainbikeskolan has a shop with cycling equipment such as helmets, clothes, elbow and knee pads, gloves, tubes, tires, pumps, tools etc. You as a course participant have a 10% discount on everything in the shop during the camp.

• About Mountainbikeskolan: Mountainbikeskolan started in 2014 and has been running mountain bike courses ever since. Mountainbikeskolan has a garden café and a garden with its own greenery, berries, fruit, vegetables and herbs. There is also a bike park. Mountainbikeskolan organizes cycling events and dinners for companies and groups who enjoy good food and great cycling.