Roam Bike Fest: Day Three
After two days of riding in the desert, we have gotten our bearings, adjusted to the "elevation", heat, and brushed up on our Shredona terrain skills. We were ready to take on the last day of Roam Bike Fest and we made the most of it. Today we planned to set out on an epic adventure ride, but first we needed to pick up a lesson from SRAM and the Kona Supremes.
Photo: Brenda Ernst
SRAM put on a drivetrain clinic this morning, updating us on the knowledge of their recent upgrades on X-Sync 2 technology and drivetrain systems. Michelle Dykstra and Lindsey Watson gave an impressive presentation on why the shape of our chainring teeth is important for chain retention, shedding mud and dirt, and durability. If you had asked me before this clinic if I cared about the shape of my teeth on my chainring, I would have said no... Now with hands-on learning, my eyes are opened and you can literally see and feel the connectivity of the X-Sync 2 chainring and chain.
The Kona Supremes gave a workshop/discussion with ladies about what the heck enduro racing is, how it works, and encouragement to give this fun new sport a try.
Photo: Katie Lozancich
Once filled with new knowledge, we were ready for our epic ride on the famous and intriguing High Line Trail.
Photo: Katie Lozancich
This trail is only 10 miles long and 1,020 feet in elevation but takes about 4 hours to complete. With everything from classic Sedona technical climbs, swells of red slickrock, hike a bike ridges, exposed cliffs, loose steep chutes, and creek bed river terrain, this trail is a very unique desert epic.
Photo: Katie Lozancich
Photo: Katie Lozancich
Photo: Katie Lozancich
Photo: Katie Lozancich
After a challenging breathtaking descent, High Line dumped us out in the bottom of a canyon where a much-needed river break was needed.
With that we reached the last hours of the weekend festivities. Overall the weekend was even more incredible than I expected. The festival's balance of riding, partying, teaching, and relaxing was spot on. The vibe of the weekend was very chill but with lots going on. Giving ladies a chance to enjoy themselves and not follow a specific schedule. Participants could pick and choose what scheduled events they wanted to attend, when they wanted to relax, when they wanted to start drinking, and when to ride their freaking faces off!
Photo: Katie Lozancich
Huge thank you to Ash and the Roam Events squad!
Photo: Brenda Ernst
Vendors did a great job welcoming ladies into their brands, meeting their amazing employees and ambassadors, and also letting ladies demo bikes, try on clothes, and demo helmets!
Photo: Brenda Ernst
This lucky lady even got to bring home the demo Hail she fell in love with here at Roam Bike Fest, thanks to Liv Cycling!
Until next year!! If you somehow aren't convinced already, you need to block out these dates on your calendar for next year! You do not want to suffer another harsh episode of FOMO (fear of missing out) that you are having as you read and look at all these radical photos.
Brevard North Carolina May 11–13
Sedona, Arizona October 26–28
Photo: Brenda Ernst
Photo: Brenda Ernst
Photo: Brenda Ernst
Photo: Brenda Ernst
Thank you to Ash for letting me cover the daily events here!
Emily Oppliger signing off from Roam Bike Fest 2017
www.roambikefest.com/
MENTIONS: @oppliemi2
SRAM put on a drivetrain clinic this morning, updating us on the knowledge of their recent upgrades on X-Sync 2 technology and drivetrain systems. Michelle Dykstra and Lindsey Watson gave an impressive presentation on why the shape of our chainring teeth is important for chain retention, shedding mud and dirt, and durability. If you had asked me before this clinic if I cared about the shape of my teeth on my chainring, I would have said no... Now with hands-on learning, my eyes are opened and you can literally see and feel the connectivity of the X-Sync 2 chainring and chain.
The Kona Supremes gave a workshop/discussion with ladies about what the heck enduro racing is, how it works, and encouragement to give this fun new sport a try.
Once filled with new knowledge, we were ready for our epic ride on the famous and intriguing High Line Trail.
This trail is only 10 miles long and 1,020 feet in elevation but takes about 4 hours to complete. With everything from classic Sedona technical climbs, swells of red slickrock, hike a bike ridges, exposed cliffs, loose steep chutes, and creek bed river terrain, this trail is a very unique desert epic.
After a challenging breathtaking descent, High Line dumped us out in the bottom of a canyon where a much-needed river break was needed.
With that we reached the last hours of the weekend festivities. Overall the weekend was even more incredible than I expected. The festival's balance of riding, partying, teaching, and relaxing was spot on. The vibe of the weekend was very chill but with lots going on. Giving ladies a chance to enjoy themselves and not follow a specific schedule. Participants could pick and choose what scheduled events they wanted to attend, when they wanted to relax, when they wanted to start drinking, and when to ride their freaking faces off!
Huge thank you to Ash and the Roam Events squad!
Vendors did a great job welcoming ladies into their brands, meeting their amazing employees and ambassadors, and also letting ladies demo bikes, try on clothes, and demo helmets!
This lucky lady even got to bring home the demo Hail she fell in love with here at Roam Bike Fest, thanks to Liv Cycling!
Until next year!! If you somehow aren't convinced already, you need to block out these dates on your calendar for next year! You do not want to suffer another harsh episode of FOMO (fear of missing out) that you are having as you read and look at all these radical photos.
Brevard North Carolina May 11–13
Sedona, Arizona October 26–28
Thank you to Ash for letting me cover the daily events here!
Emily Oppliger signing off from Roam Bike Fest 2017
www.roambikefest.com/
MENTIONS: @oppliemi2
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As the event organizer, I can assure you any boxing out was unintentional. Juliana was present at our event, and did a fantastic job sending out demos to over 50% of our participants. They even sent their entire Free Agent team to shred with us. Just wanted to give props to all the support we received, and thanks for the heads up to make sure everyone makes it into our coverage for future festivals.
Or is this not really new?