Lorraine Blancher
Enduro, Cross-country, Cyclocross & Road
Athlete match: Amandine Pearl Fullick
Lorraine is a lifelong rider with a deep love for adventure and the outdoors. From her origins in gravity racing to backcountry mountain biking, she’s spent decades racing, exploring, coaching, and guiding in some of the most incredible landscapes.
Her background is rooted in downhill racing and technical riding, starting in the '90s, and evolved to big air and adventure in the 2000s, accumulating accolades like National DH Champ, Crankworx Gala Champ, and the inaugural Whip-Off World Champ. Her riding career has taken her all over the world—racing, pioneering new trails, and working with brands to tell compelling stories about the places we ride.
In recent years, she’s taken time to expand her knowledge, completing an MBA while continuing to stay involved in the outdoor industry through marketing and guiding at Toby Creek Adventures.
Lorraine has always been passionate about supporting others in their riding journeys. Whether coaching technical skills, developing confidence in the backcountry, or mentoring women in the outdoor industry, she loves seeing riders push their limits and discover what’s possible. She’s excited to be a mentor with Ride Like A Girl, helping to inspire and support the next generation of athletes.
Is there anything in this upcoming season you are especially excited about?Besides being a RLG mentor — Backcountry Adventures and Big Air! Last fall, Toby Creek Adventures obtained its alpine mountain bike tenure for guided adventures. They have also built shuttle-accessed intermediate jumps on our private land. This summer we'll continue building the jump progressions, including an advanced and a pro line.