WOW Team
Our leadership comprises passionate women committed to building a vibrant network for Georgia’s female riders through transparency and purpose. By merging professional guidance with an inclusive, rider-first approach, we ensure every trail session is secure and inspiring. We prioritize authentic communication and a collective goal: empowering every woman to discover her strength and summit her personal peaks.
Carrie Willbur
President, Co-Founder
Biking brings me joy, and assisting others in their riding journey makes me even happier—especially if I can do it while wearing purple. I co-founded WOW to provide a space where mountain biking is welcoming and fun rather than intimidating for women. My mission has been to build a community where women can develop their technical skills, grow their confidence, and find their tribe. Seeing riders thrive and surprise themselves is the most rewarding part of my role.
-PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor
-Co-founder & Board President of
Women on Wheels MTB of GA
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Georgia Cycling Association Level 3
Coach & Coach Trainer
-Board President, Cherokee
Warriors MTB
-SORBA Woodstock Bike Patrol
Member
-CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the
Bleed Certified
Amy Hall
Secretary
Amy’s journey into mountain biking began in 2024 during one of the inaugural WOW beginner clinics. She jumped in wholeheartedly—driven to test her limits, forge new connections, and gain the skills necessary to serve the cycling community.
Participating in WOW’s clinics and group rides helped Amy discover a love for the sport’s challenges and the boost in confidence that comes from achieving new goals. She also values the deep camaraderie found among riders who support one another.
As the secretary for WOW, Amy ensures the organization runs smoothly behind the scenes. When she isn't busy recording meeting minutes, you can find her riding trails across the Southeast, helping out with Catalyst Sports, rock climbing, or conquering a difficult uphill stretch.
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Catalyst Sports Adaptive MTB
Certified
Brittany Ducharme
V. President, Co-Founder
Brittany is an outdoor enthusiast and community advocate dedicated to mountain biking and trail access. Originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, she co-founded Women of OZ NWA in 2019 and served as the organization's Director of Philanthropy. While in Bentonville, she launched Biking with Brittany LLC to encourage young cyclist to step away from technology and discover nature.
Since moving to Canton, Georgia, in 2023, Brittany has become an active leader in the local mountain biking community. She is co-founder and Vice President of Women on Wheels MTB of GA and serves as a High School Lead Coach and Board Director for the Cherokee Warriors MTB team through the Georgia Cycling Association League.
Brittany enjoys riding singletrack and exploring roads less traveled with her family and friends. She believes bicycles are a powerful tool that can help build a stronger community.
-BICP and PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor
-Co-founder of Women of OZ NWA
-WOZ RL CC Certified
-Co-founder & Board Vice Chair of Women
on Wheels MTB of GA
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Georgia Cycling Association Level 3 Coach
-Board Member, Cherokee Warriors MTB
-SORBA Woodstock Bike Patrol Member
-Catalyst Sports Adaptive MTB Certified
-CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the
Bleed Certified
Rina Zeller, Legal Counsel
Board Member, Co-Founder
Rina’s mountain biking journey began several years ago when her son joined the high school team and her husband volunteered as a coach. Looking for a family activity, she jumped right in and met fellow coaches Carrie and Brittany, discovering a love for the camaraderie, the ability to be outdoors and personal growth on the bike.
As a newer rider surrounded by experts, Rina became the voice of the beginner, asking the everyday questions participants need answered and keeping the team grounded when planning rides. As a co-founder and the club’s legal counsel, she now uses her background as an attorney to ensure WOW runs smoothly behind the scenes.
-WOW Certified Ride Lead
Jami Bassett
Board Member
Having moved frequently during her youth, Jami used sports and new activities to build connections and friendships. When her family relocated to Georgia for her husband's career, they fully embraced the outdoor lifestyle. When activity restrictions were lifted in 2020, the local youth mountain bike team offered the community her family was looking for. Jami is now a Level 3 coach and Team Director for her son's squad. She joined WOW seeking a relaxed environment focused on building solid foundational skills. She is the perfect riding partner if you enjoy a good photo op, a search for the "roaming gnome," or exploring creative new lines on the trail.
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Georgia Cycling Association
Level 3 Coach
-Team Director, Wolverines MTB
-CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
Jessica Thompson
Treasurer
Jessica took up mountain biking in 2016 in Raleigh, NC, using bridle trails for fitness and fun. After moving to Canton, GA, she increased her riding at Blankets Creek and joined the Woodstock SORBA bike patrol. She initially joined WOW as a volunteer lead/sweep and was drawn to the inclusive atmosphere. She soon became a frequent participant, improving her riding techniques and building lasting friendships. Currently, Jessica is a Level 1 certified MTB instructor. Outside of cycling, she works as a Registered Nurse and spends time with her husband and their two senior dogs, Bobby and Yorks.
-ER/Cardiac RN background
-BICP Certified Mountain Bike
Instructor
-Co-Director of Education for
WOW
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Catalyst Sports Adaptive MTB
Certified
-CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the
Bleed Certified
Kim Taaca
Kim has been a 2-wheel enthusiast her whole life. She learned how to ride a bike at a young age and then stepped away for many years to focus on ball sports, school, and her nursing career. After getting married, her husband Nolan introduced her to motorsports, and together they spent many years as motorcycle track riders and coaches.
She rediscovered bicycles as a way to cross train for the motorcycle season and as a strategy to endure long Chicago winters. After moving from the Midwest to Georgia in 2017, off-road cycling bit hard. Kim enjoys Georgia's year-round riding weather and rides "all the bikes" - MTB, gravel, and cyclocross with the occasional paved Silver Comet ride.
Kim loves seeing others enjoy cycling as much as she does. It brings her joy to help others, especially women and girls, conquer their fears about riding on dirt and over trail features. She encourages safe, fun skill progression as a way to build rider confidence.
-PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor and Ride Guide
-NGMBA volunteer board member
-Georgia League volunteer coach
WOW Instructor
Amanda Wilson
Registration Coordinator
Amanda has been playing in the woods and riding bikes since childhood, and she’s been mountain biking off and on since the mid‑90s. Originally from Alabama, she’s been married 32 years, has two grown sons, and stays active in Special Olympics sports with her autism family. Outdoor time is her nature therapy — especially with music in the background.
She jumped back into mountain biking when her son joined a team, started volunteering, and fell in love with the sport all over again. Carrie eventually grabbed her off the trail (because she was always there anyway), and WOW became her home. The encouragement from this group gives her courage on hard days and pushes her to try things she never thought she’d do. Watching riders build skills and tackle obstacles is a thrill — and WOW’s inclusive, fun, no‑judgment vibe is exactly why she loves being part of it.
-Co-Director of Education for WOW
-WOW Certified Ride Lead/Sweep
-SORBA Woodstock Bike Patrol
-Catalyst Sports Adaptive MTB Volunteer
-CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the Bleed Certified
Valerie Sewell
WOW Instructor
Valerie Sewell is dedicated to helping mountain bikers of every level improve their skills and confidence while fostering a deep appreciation for the trails. She utilizes a patient, step-by-step teaching style that makes technical concepts accessible to everyone. She is currently expanding her professional coaching skills with Ninja Mountain Bike Performance.
For the past eighteen months, Valerie has led youth cycling initiatives with Bearings Bike Works, serving as Team Director for the Trail Rangers and Bearings Composite Teams. Her work focuses on increasing cycling opportunities for underserved urban communities.
Valerie is particularly driven to create supportive environments where women can safely and joyfully enter the sport of mountain biking. For her, every ride is an opportunity to cultivate community, self-assurance, and connection.
-PMBIA Certified
Mountain Bike Instructor
-WOW Certified Ride Leader
-Georgia Cycling Association
Level 2 Coach
-CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
Meredith Dotson
WOW Social Media Coordinator
Meredith recently joined Women on Wheels, which was the spark that ignited a brand-new passion for mountain biking and helped her find her place among a supportive community of women. As a local teacher and long-time Canton resident, she and her husband, TJ, have raised three active boys. Meredith loves that she now has an incredible crew of women to lean on, learn from, and ride with. When she’s not practicing new trail skills, she is dedicated to lifelong learning and stays busy as a member of the Cherokee High School football moms' club.