Peak Pursuits Cycling exists to keep girls in sport and help them discover just how far a bike can take them. Through world-class coaching, mentorship, education, race support, and access to opportunities that are often out of reach for young women, we are building the next generation of female leaders both on and off the bike.
Founded by Sarah Pittard and Haley Daniels, OLY, Peak Pursuits was built by two women who believe girls deserve more opportunities to stay in sport, dream bigger, and see themselves at the front of the pack. Together, they bring experience in coaching, advocacy, athlete development, community building, and creating meaningful change for women and girls in sport.
We are a not-for-profit committed to developing high-performance athletes, confident young women, and lifelong friendships in an environment where every rider is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to chase big goals.
Peak Pursuits supports female athletes across Cross-Country (XC), Enduro, Road, Track, Cyclocross (CX), and Gravel, creating opportunities for girls to explore every corner of the cycling world while building the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed wherever life takes them.
Co-Founder & Director
Sarah Pittard is the driving force behind Peak Pursuits Cycling Collective.
A lawyer by training and longtime program builder and advocate for girls in sport, Sarah founded Peak Pursuits around a simple idea: if we want girls to stay in cycling, we need to build the kind of environment they actually want to stay in.
What began with eight girls has grown into the largest female-focused youth cycling program in North America, supporting athletes across mountain bike, road, track, cyclocross, gravel, BMX and enduro in under two seasons.
Sarah leads the development of Peak Pursuits' programming, partnerships, athlete opportunities and long-term vision, with a particular focus on removing financial barriers, creating meaningful mentorship opportunities and giving girls access to experiences that traditionally haven't been easy to find in cycling.
Co-Founder & Lead Mentor
Haley Daniels is an Olympian, speaker, coach and advocate for gender equality in sport.
A pioneer in women's canoe slalom, Haley helped lead the successful push for women's canoe to be added to the Olympic Games before representing Canada at the Tokyo Olympics.
Now retired from international competition and based in Canmore, Haley continues to create opportunities for women and girls in sport through coaching, advocacy and community building. She co-founded the Canmore Women's Enduro alongside Sarah and works in partnership sales at SponsorPulse.
Haley brings the perspective of an athlete who has competed on the world's biggest sporting stage while also understanding what it takes to challenge systems and create opportunities that didn't previously exist.
Haley can also often be found riding right alongside the Peak Pursuits team, sharing her experience and inspiring the next generation of Canadian Olympians.
Athletes looking to train both individually and within a team environment while competing as part of our Cycling Canada MTB/CX and Road/Track teams in provincial, national, and select international events beginning in 2027.
Photo by David F Miller
U15 athletes looking to develop their skills across Western Canada in a fun, supportive team environment through structured training, mentorship, and race support at select provincial events. The program focuses on long-term athlete development, confidence building, and preparing riders for future provincial, national, and Cycling Canada team opportunities.
Athletes aged 6–14 who are interested in riding bikes for fun, making friends, building confidence, and learning the value of teamwork in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program focuses on skill development, adventure, sportsmanship, and fostering a lifelong love of cycling.
"The Oiz feels like an extension of myself. It's perfectly balanced for climbing and descending, making me confident on race day" - Hazel Roberts, Athlete
"The Occam is super jumpy and bouncy. It's an awesome bike for descending. PLUS It is so light for the uphills" - Charlie Pittard, Athlete
We are kicking off CX season riding some fresh new Orbea Terras! Thank you to Orbea for the incredible support this season. Shop Orbeas at Rebound Cycle, Canmore.
At Peak Pursuits Cycling, we specialize in creating authentic, engaging content for our sponsors, partners, and our own rapidly growing social media channels. Our community in peak periods exceeds 100,000 monthly views, connecting brands directly with active families, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts across North America.
Whether you're looking for social media content, event promotion, product features, athlete storytelling, or community engagement, we'd love to collaborate.
Contact peakpursuitscycling@gmail.com to learn more about partnering with us.
We are currently accepting 2027 sponsors. Contact peakpursuitscycling@gmail.com to learn more.
Peak Pursuits is a member of the Cycling Canada 1882 Collective. Donations can be made here and recipients will receive a CRA tax receipt.