Shred Girls Series

Get ready to pedal into an epic adventure with the Shred Girls! This middle-grade book series from cyclist and author Molly Hurford follows three awesome girls – Lindsay, Ali, and Jen – as they discover the incredible world of cycling, friendship, and personal empowerment.

What Makes Shred Girls Special?

Created by cyclist and author Molly Hurford, the Shred Girls series is guaranteed to inspire young readers to embrace adventure, build confidence, and discover the joy of sports. The series is more than just a cycling story – it’s about breaking barriers and proving that girls can do anything! Follow these young athletes as they learn BMX tricks, challenge stereotypes, race downhill, have bikepacking adventures and solve a mystery at summer camp. Whether you’re a bike enthusiast or just love stories about finding your inner strength, Shred Girls delivers an adrenaline-packed journey of self-discovery.

Meet the Shred Girls!

• Lindsay: A shy comic book lover who dreams of being a superhero, but finds her true power on two wheels
• Jen: The cool girl and perfectionist who brings attitude and excitement to the bike park and the books
• Ali: The serious athlete who loves to ride every kind of bike, but has the most fun on the trails

Reviews of Shred Girls books:

“This feel-good sports book all about girl power emphasizes strong friendship, not making assumptions, and putting yourself out there. Lindsay’s journey in finding her own style and doing things that scare her will inspire any young reader.” –Kristina Pino, Booklist

Girl Power at its best! Shred Girls follows Lindsay as she goes from shy superhero wannabe to BMX biker extraordinaire. Lindsay spends her time reading superhero comics and imagining a world where she defeats the supervillain, but in real life she feels like an outsider, never quite sure enough of herself to fit in. When her parents leave her with her older cousin Phoebe for the summer, Lindsay’s not sure what to think—after all, Phoebe’s always seemed like she’d fit the villain mold. But it turns out, Phoebe plans to teach Lindsay how to really fly—on a bike. Lindsay is both excited and nervous—but she might be even more terrified of making new friends. I loved that Lindsay gained confidence throughout the book, both in her riding and in her friendships. Neither subject was immediately easy for her, but she learned that, with a little persistence, she could be successful at both. The book is charming, and will especially appeal to kids who have an interest in biking. Kids who don’t find BMX biking appealing might find themselves getting tired of some of the descriptions of the training—but they also might get excited about a sport they’d never considered before! And girls will be inspired to go after their dreams, which is always a win. –Feed Your Fiction Addiction

“I was stoked, yes, stoked to delve into Shred Girls, hoping it would be something I could recommend to or read to my daughter when she’s old enough. Now, I plan to do just that. Still, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the book to a young boy. Riding is riding. Struggling with learning who you are and making friends are universal.” -Matt Pioro, Canadian Cycling Magazine