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Purveyor of adventure. Partnered with @u.s.forestservice. Powered by @rideshimano & @ibiscycles #rambleride #rideshimano #ibiscycles

I first heard the phrase “don’t chick it up” from @knuffer. It's the event equivalent of an industry used to pinking and shrinking products.

So our women’s rides are challenging with long miles and lots of climbing at altitude. We’ve never shied away from hard routes on our rides to make it easier.

And so, while there is a huge benefit to more beginner-friendly events, we’ve always catered more to riders like Kimberly, who can outride others regardless of who they are. For riders like Sara, getting ready for her first 150-mile race. For Aimee, eyeing her next big bikepacking trip, and all the rest who choose the women's ride for the camaraderie and fraternity of other women while still pushing their limits.

This isn't the first Ramble where we come back to the world to learn of challenging news. Rambles are, for a time, a warm bubble where only the riding and kinship matter. And after spending five days with these ladies, riders and staff alike, where they shared ideas, talked about books, and experiences while taking care of each other and building each other up, I conclude that the world would be a better place with women in charge.

#rideyouradventure

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Back to civilization, there’s always time to capture one last image.

A super fun and close group for this year's Women's ride. Typical for a June ride, we had a little of everything weather-wise. But always smiles and good times.

#rideyouradventure

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June is a magical time on the Rambles. When the weather cooperates, that is. We've had rain, wind, and 4" of snow. But this year? It looks perfect.

I rode some select bits of next week's Women's Ramble Ride yesterday, and it's #supergreen. Lots of baby antelope and five-foot-tall moose calves on wobbly legs.

The roads are still hard-packed from winter, and the dandelion line the way.

It's going to be a great trip. There's still time to join us!

#rideyouradventure

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June always bring questions as riders start thinking about Rambles.

We have folks of all fitness levels and experience so often, answers are a teaching opportunity. Today we answer why you should wear padded shorts or bibs. Linked in bio.

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We're excited to have been chosen to be included in this month's @5280magazine issue with a feature on the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests. @tesswstrokes wrote a great piece on her first Ramble Ride.

We spend a lot of time here, with our events, but also riding all there is so we can keep evolving and adding to the adventure. It's a lot of love, effort, and miles to come up with what we think are some of the best and most challenging routes out there for any event.

Give it a read, then come out and experience it for yourself.

The story is linked in our bio.

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Hello again Ramblers! It’s @michelleh_CO here for one last time to give you a final push to join us for the Women’s Ramble Ride June 22-25. What could be better than RIDE. EAT. SLEEP. RIDE. EAT. SLEEP RIDE. EAT. SLEEP. RIDE. with no emails from work or duties to take care of at home.
Whether you’re a new gravel rider, experienced bikepacker, ultra distance racer or somewhere in between the Women’s Ramble is for you. No need to buy any fancy gear, just grab the tent and sleeping bag you have, throw it in a duffle and join us. If you have any questions at all, lots of information about the route, what to pack and what the food is like can be found on the Ramble Ride website.
I really hope to meet lots of new friends in mid June on the Women’s Ramble! Registration link in bio!
#rideyouradventure

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

The Women’s Ramble 2022 is just over a month away June 22-25 and hopefully the Ambassador posts over the past couple of weeks have inspired you to join us! What makes this Ramble better than the rest is that its all about the LADIES!!! Sure hanging with the guys for a weekend ride can be fun, but imagine the joy of riding casually (or not so casually!) through the beautiful Colorado gravel roads with new friends then sitting around the fire at night sharing a beer and telling stories of the days ride with a group of inspiring women who all share a passion for getting out there to camp and ride.

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new riding buddies and I’ve been so inspired learning about the other Ambassadors that I can’t wait to meet them and the rest of the Ramblers this year. There’s nothing better than completely unplugging for 4 days and just thinking about eating, sleeping and riding your bike.

So grab a friend or join us solo, we’d love to hit the trails with you!

Registration link in the bio!

#rideyouradventure

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

@michelleh_CO here again to share with you my history of 3 very different Rambles! 2019 was my first Ramble and we had a HUGE group of over 80 rides which was so fun to always have someone new to ride with or chat to around camp. I met some many amazing people coming from such different cycling backgrounds proving that the Ramble is for anyone and everyone as long as you love riding your bike!

Ramble number 2 was in July 2020 and provided a much needed break from the lockdown of COVID. We were a smaller but mighty group starting in various cohorts to keep us all safe. Peter and his team did an amazing job sticking to key protocols but enabling us to mingle and still feel the joy of a Ramble.

And finally last year I joined the longer Ramble with 5 fantastic days of riding with a smaller group through some tough, cold, rainy conditions.
So what does this year’s Women’s Ramble have in store? You’ll have to join us to find out but I can guaranteed you there will be amazing foot, beautiful campsites, lots of laughter around the campfire and of course fantastic miles on your bike! I hope you will join us!

#rideyouradventure

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Hi Ramblers! @knuffer was just kidding about being the last Women's Ramble Ride Ambassador doing an IG takeover… I’m @michelleh_CO and now officially the last IG takeover. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed all of the inspiration stories and information about the Rambles! If you’re not yet convinced to join us hopefully I can give you the last little nudge.
About me… I’m a mom to 2 furry four legged labs and my partner and I spend as much time as we can travelling to amazing places to ride our bikes. My passion for cycling started as a long distance triathlete, much preferring to ride over swimming and running. After 10 years of racing Ironmans, I began dabbling in gravel in 2018 and now spend as much time as I can riding dirt on gravel, mountain and everything in between. Over the past few years I’ve raced Unbound 200, Rebecca’s Private Idaho Stage Race, SBT Gravel Black, Oregon Trail and Leadville 100 stage race. This year I’m diving headfirst into bikepacking with plans to ride the Great Divide in July and August. The Ramble will be my last chance to test all of my camping gear before hitting the trail.
I’ve ridden 3 Rambles and loved every minute of them, even the cold, wet days and nights last August. Stay tuned over the next few days as I share my thoughts on the Ramble!
#rideyouradventure

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Last post here from @knuffer. Here’s a shot in Utah from a four day bikepacking trip I did with a friend in 2020. Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. Come create some memories and friendships on the Women’s Ramble in June. I promise you won’t regret it.
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#rideyouradventure   #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Ramble 2021 provided such a needed reprieve from the dark cloud of covid lockdown. I was so grateful to get to spend four days just riding my bike.

Really, that’s all you have to do. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat. The unplugging and unwinding can be the most challenging part of taking a vacation. Spending time on roads with few cars, eating amazing, home cooked food, and sleeping under the stars can be just what we need as an antidote to the bustle and demands of daily life.

Just do it. You deserve it, and your body and mind will thank you! Women’s Ramble. June 22-25. Registration link in bio!
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#rideyouradventure   #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Flashback to 2019, the very first Women’s Ramble. @knuffer here sharing a few photos from what was four days of epic weather, including rain and SNOW! I was a volunteer at this Ramble and didn’t take that many pictures because I was working hard to help keep these brave women warm, half way dry, and fed. Peter cleaned out the little hardware store’s supply of propane heaters and tarps. Christine and I navigated the box truck and trailer through tight spaces and mud. For once, I have to say I was happy to be in the truck rather than on my bike braving the torrential rains. I did get to ride into FoCo with the group on the last day which was a nice treat. Experiencing the other side of the Ramble, as a volunteer, really helped me appreciate how much love, sweat, and grit goes into pulling off a Ramble Ride. Come join us next month! I can’t promise great weather, but I can promise you’ll have a great time!
#rideyouradventure

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Howdy! I’m @knuffer and I’m last up for the Women’s Ramble Ride Ambassador IG takeover! I hope we’ve convinced a few of you to join us on the Women’s Ramble next month because it will, I promise, be an amazing experience. About me: I am a mom of two young adult kids, three rescue pups, and four chickens. I met my husband when he sold me my first road bike at REI 25 years ago. Since getting that bike, I’ve raced road, track, MTB, cyclocross, and gravel winning 7 national championships on the track, podium spots at MTB XC and road nationals, DK200, Mid South, and The Crusher. My latest love on two wheels is bikepacking, and the last two years of Covid actually provided the perfect backdrop to really enjoy the solitude and self reliance that comes with bikepacking. When I’m not outside on my bike or gardening, or inside cooking or sewing, I am a psychotherapist (LCSW) in private practice. I’ve ridden three Rambles and volunteered at the first ever Women’s Ramble! Stay tuned for a few days of my thoughts on the Ramble rides and whatever else comes to mind…

#rideyouradventure

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🙏 Thanks for hanging with me - @gingervangirl and @ConfluenceCoach - for the past week!

I hope you’ve all been convinced to join us on The Ramble this summer…🎉

The people you’ll meet, trails you’ll ride, food you’ll eat, and starts you’ll sleep under are second-to-none. 🤸‍♂️

You will have fun, be challenged, and have so much support by all of us (your friendly ambassadors!) and your co-riders.❤️

Pack your bags (easy peasy with the packing lists we’ve shared and that are on the Ramble website) and make your way to the start party!

Just remember: “Someday” is not a day of the week 😘

See you soon! @ConfluenceCoach

#somedayisnotadayoftheweek #rideyouradventure #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling #rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado #panaracer #ibiscycles

Back to the Basics.

Ride. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

There’s nothing like it!

How often have you found yourself answering emails late at night, scrolling SM mindlessly, or reading the news and feeling your blood pressure rising?

Well, The Ramble is the cure-all to that! This is where we UNPLUG.

Unplugging not only from emails, texts, social media, news, and the clutter of today’s world in our ears and brains, but also unplugging from our normal routines.

When I head out bikepacking or in the van, I am always amazed at how INSIGNIFICANT showers, clean clothes every day, spotless shoes, and makeup become 

Messy hair, dirty body, hairy arms and legs, muddy bikes – it feels so good to get back to the basics of life, and clean your soul and spirit!

Food, water, sleep, a working bike, and a working body. And maybe a lake to wash off in. This is really all we have to think about when we’re out in nature. It’s WONDERFULLY simple and true.

You’ll go back home freshly rejuvenated, renewed, energized, and with a new outlook on life. Heck, you may even make a big decision you’ve been wanting to make while out on the Ramble roads!

#rideyouradventure #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling #rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado #panaracer #ibiscycles #groad #gravel #girlsridebikes #rambleride #eatsleepriderepeat

Are you a SOLO traveler? 🙋‍♀️

Don’t let that stop you from joining our Ramble Rides!

I do a LOT of traveling solo: in my Sprinter van, overseas, even around my hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Bikes bring people together and being a solo traveler with a bike is the BEST way to travel!

Here are some pics of my solo travels, and those where I happened upon some incredible people who took me in with open arms! Italy, Malibu, Telluride, and everywhere in between.

In every town I visit while pedaling, we all speak the same language of BIKE. 🚴
Jumping into a group ride in a new town, or happening upon other riders when I’m out riding solo, we all connect immediately through the language of BIKES.

I went to my Ramble knowing only 2 other people on the ride - I'm talking to you @knuffer and @noahschabacher ❤️. But EVERYONE was so friendly and PSYCHED to be Rambling! I loved experiencing the Ramble with my 2 friends, and also meeting a boatload of new friends! 👩‍👧‍👦

The evening chats and laughs around dinner were so fun, and many nights I would crawl into my tent still laughing about the shenanigans and jokes and stories shared. The Ramblers were from all over the US, and all walks of life - it was such a varied and diverse group and I loved hearing everyone’s stories.

There was still time for solo riding during the day if you want some quiet time, or choose to ride with friends, or choose to ride with strangers who will quickly become your NEW friends!
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No matter how I felt pedaling, there was always someone ahead & someone behind, sharing snacks & encouraging riders.

SO if you’re an introvert or an extrovert, solo or coming with friends, the Ramble will be a perfect experience for you!

#rideyouradventure #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

🍕 Let’s talk FOOD! 🍪

Most bike-packing trips require lots of research on where to get food, whether the gas station will be open, where to get water, if the river/lake/pond will be flowing, if your water filtration system will remain intact, did you bring enough fuel for the stove, do you need a bear bag, etc etc.

But the beauty of the Ramble Ride is that ALL this is taken off the table! Ramble Rides have the BEST food. A few different chefs have worked the Rambles, but when I did mine it was an outdoor camp chef who made a MASTERPIECE of every meal!

Ramble Rides are one of the only events that caters to meals for vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other allergies. Woohoo!! Being vegan 🌱 and being a nutrition coach (@ConfluenceCoach), I LOVE this…

The food is fresh and made either at camp, or just prior to departure with an emphasis on whole foods, limited processed foods, and minimal packaging. I felt so nourished and fueled after every meal on my Ramble! 💃

✅ We get a delicious full breakfast and have items at camp to grab for the road.

✅ On the route, there are awesome snacks at aid stations.

✅ Lunch is real, fresh, nourishing food and a great way to get ready for the second half of the day. You won’t find a table full of packaged ride food, orange slices, and high-sugar items. I remember we made sandwiches out of pickles, potato chips, and M-n-M’s😂#sweetandsalty

The only thing not provided are eating utensils, so bring your spork and collapsible bowl!

And the final dinner is a grand party: more food and libations to help celebrate your achievement! 🌈

Ride to eat, eat to ride! You will definitely do this on the Ramble Ride.

#rideyouradventure #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

🚴‍♀️ Hey y’all! Day 2 of this IG Takeover, and let’s talk about BIKES: what kind do you have? Need? Want?

To be honest, you can do the Ramble Ride on almost ANY bike! ❤️ The beauty of bike packing and riding Ramble-esque rides is that a solid bike that’s not expensive is the best bike!

Here are a few things that would make your ride stellar:
• It doesn’t have to be a ‘gravel bike’ – it can be a mtb, road bike with wider tires, cyclocross bike, or even a Walmart bike! Just make sure that it fits you well (no backaches, no numb hands or feet, no neck pain)
• Tires that are over 35mm in width (mine are 40), and maybe have some knobs on them, but if you have slicks you can just ride a little slower!
• Some way to carry your stuff: frame bags are all the rage, but you can easily use panniers and racks, backpack or camelpack, and handlebar baskets!
• Pro-Tip: load your bike up and go ride it around your neighborhood a few times. Or better yet do a longer ride on gravel with it all loaded up. Or even do a little overnighter in your local park! #staycation 😊

Keep it simple, ‘cause bikes are beautifully simple machines. Don’t be intimidated by all the media hype of bike ‘stuff’ that you ‘need’.

If you have any questions, send ‘em our way!

#rideyouradventure #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking#adventurecycling #gravel #gravelbike #explore #travel #cycling#rideyourbike #adventurebybike #travel #shimanogrx #colorado#panaracer #ibiscycles

Hey Ramble Ladies!

Thanks to @clint_yeastwood and @cyclist_lawyer for the awesome posts these past few weeks! I’m takin’ over this regularly-scheduled program for a few days 🎉

Good to IG-meet you all, and hoping to meet y’all in person on bikes and on dirt this June! 😎

I keep my posts short-&-sweet ‘cause I’m a scientist and like bullet points 🤓

Life Facts:
~started life as a dancer in New York
~switched to neuroscience when I was told I was too small for Broadway
~got a PhD in neuro and ran a research lab at Harvard Med
~moved to San Fran in 2000 to develop treatments for Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s
~moved to Boulder in 2007 since Outside Magazine kept calling it ‘the outdoor mecca’~
~consulted for 40 biotech startups in Boulder
~became CEO of wearable sensors company in 2010
~resigned from CEO gig in 2017 to launch a mtb tour guide company called @PEDALMTB – it’s so super fun to run this business!
~launched a nutrition, fitness and sleep coaching company in 2021 called @ConfluenceCoach – it’s so super fulfilling to run this business!
~working with @FasCatCoaching in my ‘spare time’ (biiiiig news coming from FasCat this summer…!)

Bike Facts:
~didn’t start riding bikes til age 27 (old!)
~raced mtbs, then cyclocross, a bit of road, some fat biking, and now gravel events
~my “15 minutes of fame” was winning a bronze medal at Worlds Mtb when I was 33 (old!)
~won a few podium spots at cyclocross nationals over the years
~am insanely in love with cycling even though I try new sports every year!
~LOVED my Ramble experience with Peter a few years ago – have done a few bikepacking trips since but want to do MORE! Who’s with me?!

Random Facts:
~climbed Mt Rainer and was super scared!
~white-water kayaked the salmon river with no prior kayak experience and was super scared!
~I feel we all must do something every year that makes us super scared! 💯
~I travel solo several months a year around the country in my sprinter van The Beast, connecting with people in every town through the magic of bikes!

That’s a lil about me - I’ll post something each day this week to inspire you to come on our ramble adventure in June! 💃