What is a Ramble?

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Summer Ramble

July 14-17, 2021....

What to bring on a Ramble.

No need to pack the kitchen sink.

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Summer Ramble +

August 18-22, 2021....

What's included on a Ramble?

Everything you'll need.

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Fall Ramble

September 22-25, 2021....

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The Ramble has hosted lots of great artists over the years. None more special than @the.scorps. So it’s fitting we kick of a series of Ramble inspired tees with a design by Chris. Give him a follow, check out his work and get your own at ramblerides.com

#rambleride #artislife #bike #bikepacking #adventurecycling #gravelbike

Rambles are long days, and the pressure to get to camp is real. You're tired , hungry, and sometimes the last thing you want to do is hunt around for a good spot and set up your tent and gear.

So let us do it. Signup for our Camp Concierge service. Your tent and gear will be waiting for you in a prime spot and all you’ll need to do is find out where the beers are.

#rambleride #rideshimano #adventurecycling #bikepacking #camping #camplife

Happy 40th anniversary to our friends @mootscycles!

Partners since the first Ramble, we’re grateful for your support and wishing you another 40 years.

Do you know the connection Moots has to Ibis Bicycles? Sheryl Chapman, wife of Ibis founder Scot Nichol, designed the coolest Moots poster ever.

#rambleride #moots #moots40years #notyourfirstbutyourlast

Join us this summer on our four and five-day adventures.

#rambleride #rideshimano #ridegravel #adventurecycling #bikepacking

You're more likely to find him holding down the lunch spot these days than riding. No. 4 is Adam Penny or just “Penny” and is a crowd favorite. Remember the jokes posted along the route a few years back? Penny. #ramblecrew @8birdyard keeps us laughing and on the light side during events. We wouldn't have it any other way.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventuretime #adventurecycling

Jen! #ramblecrew @joy.rider hits our no. 3. Jen has been a nurse for lots of Rambles. She’s out there for riders on course but most needs are at camp: dehydration, cramps, small abrasions, etc. More important, her energy and joy for riding is infectious. If you want to find her at camp, just listen out for her laugh.

Think you have what it takes to be a ride nurse? Give us a shout, and let’s talk.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventuretime #adventurecycling

Number 2 in our #ramblecrew reveal...Shifty! If you Ramble in Colorado, you’ll meet Mike. But his friends call him Shifty. And you’ll become instant friends.

Sometimes he rides, sometimes he works them, and he’s one of the few I trust to drive Sag and take care of all our riders in that tough role. He’s compassion and straight-out-get-it-done in a single package. Thank you @shiftyglass for all you do.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventuretime #adventurecycling

Friend to me. Friend to you. Friend of ours.

@molotovmetalworks has been our moto support for many, many events. Need something? He has it. Got lost? He’ll find you.

Plus, he can rock a Mohawk like few can. #ramblecrew

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #adventuretime #adventurecycling #bikepacking #ktm950adventure

Resist the status quo.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventuretime #adventurecycling #staycheeky

Unlike most cycling events, napping mid ride is encouraged on Rambles.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling

Rambles are for being small.

The pace of the Rambles gives you time to think. The landscape gives you a canvas to reimagine.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling

Rambles are for food.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And all the snacks in between. You’re not going hungry on a Ramble, and we’ve always catered to every diet type, restriction, or desire. Always.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling #foodforfuel

Rambles are for smiles.

Riding bikes will make anyone smile. Riding bikes on a Ramble Ride cranks it to 11.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling #type2fun #11isonelouder

Rambles are for friends.

Friendships are what we ultimately sell. Whether our adventures strengthen old friendships or forge new ones, seeing our riders leave richer people after four days is everything. You’ll remember your time riding with us and those you rode with.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling #type2fun

Rambles are for adventure.

Anything can happen during four days of riding in the mountains. Sometimes you just have to smile through the bad weather.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling #type2fun

Rambles are for lovers.

It's true. Couples make up large group of our riders. It's a great 4 days of riding with the one you love.

It's up to you to decide if you drop one another.

#rambleride #rideshimano #gravelbike #bikepacking #adventurecycling

It was our most anticipated route, and for me, the one that got away: Ventura.

I'd spent over a week on this route, and three days riding the final loop hoping it would become our first California ride. Three weeks after I finished, large parts of the route burned in the 2017 Thomas Fire. Closed in 2018 and not allowing a commercial event in 2019, I'd looked at 2020 for a smaller group.

We all know how 2020 ended. Now, I don't know if we'll get to it.

So I'm giving it to you. I rode the route counterclockwise, starting in Ventura. One hundred eighty-six miles, it's no slouch at 21K feet of climbing. Water is scarce to non-existent for most of it, depending on what time of the year you ride. It was November when I did, and temps still reached into the 80's. We were planning to start and stop at the Fairgrounds, but I've changed to a more public-friendly campground not far from our original location. Two regular campgrounds for a 3-day ride, but options exist if you make it a longer ride. Unsupported, I would probably break into four or more days. Day two has a lot of hike-a-bike, deep sand, crazy goat heads, and no water. I arrived at camp after dark with less daylight in November. Figure out what you can do, and be prepared.

I've not been on the route for three years, so do your homework before heading out. If you're looking for something new, look no further. It's spectacular, with amazing views, challenges, and rewards. —link in our bio.

#getsome #rambleride #bikepacking #rideshimano #adventurecycling

Soon. Can’t wait to get back at it.

#rambleride

Adios 2020. Though it was a trying year, and hard for lots of us, it still had some great moments: the event we got to pull off, the nuptials of close and dear friends, and social distanced riding trips to Montana and Wyoming. We’re thankful for our partners who never wavered in support as we had to cancel events, or our riders who postponed without question due to pandemic and fires. With businesses failing under the pressures of 2020, we’ve had to adapt for sure, but we’re still here because of those that believe in our efforts. We’re ready for 2021. #rambleride

2021 Ramble Rides are live! Check out ramblerides.com.

3 dates in 2021, including the 5-day Ramble+. We’ve re-worked the routes after the Cameron Peak Fire, and ready to ride. Bring it!

Link in bio.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #bikepacking #adventurecycling #gravelbike #colorado