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We love teaching beginners. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching someone who’s never been on a mountain bike before start to experience the joy of riding. Our sister-in-law, Kelsey, recently moved to Fruita and, as you would guess, decided to pick up mountain biking! We had such a great time teaching her the basics. Here is what she had to say about her experience:
Like clockwork in Colorado we go from snow to 80 degrees in a matter of days. So it’s no surprise after a winter of skiing that the first mountain bike ride of spring I realize my bike is in need of some love. Let’s dive right into a little spring cleaning, MTB style!
Summer 2023 is just around the corner and we’re hoping that the coming months will bring lots of quality time outside with friends on bikes! If you’ve been following along lately you know that we’ve been teasing you with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Hike Slow is the story of two sisters and their attempt to find a deeper, more reverent connection to the natural world and to one another. It’s a light hearted, educational film that chronicles their journey to Montana’s Centennial Valley, where they spent two weeks as artists-in-residence at the Taft-Nicholson Environmental Humanities Center. The short documentary focuses on themes of slowing down in nature, cultivating creativity, and deepening bonds with loved ones.
Tashia (she/her) first found VNTRbirds through our women’s community ride days, Good Vibes Ride Day. From that first group ride, she knew she found a crew of women that would help encourage her mountain biking progression in the rocky mountains of Colorado.
ON FALLING – Mountain Bikers Examine Their Relationship with Crashing | The New Yorker Documentary