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The world’s longest running femme women’s MTB festival! From Sept 19-21, join us for three epic days of world-class riding!🌟

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This is the best part 🫶🏽 looking back at 10 years of the group chat hanging IRL.

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Pretty consistently dumbfounded by the people & experiences this lil career has crossed my path with. I’ve made a lot of insane memories & also a lot of mistakes that have led to a lot of important life lessons. Sometimes it feels like I can’t stop making mistakes, but when I really zoom out and look at the bigger picture, man oh man am I living the dream that my little self would be blown away at. Trying to give myself more lenience, trying to be less of a perfectionist (which is craaaaazy if you know me, I’m a type B through and through), and trying to really just let the tides take me where they will because so far, they’ve taken me to some really incredible places.

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Catalina bike adventure was pure magic. Three days of strong legs, powered by franzia and laughter. Grateful to swim in such clear water, see so much wildlife and be with people who bring such intention and care to all of the little and big moments🪼🦅 🚴‍♀️

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Happy International Women’s Mountain Bike Day!👯‍♀️🤩

To all of the incredible humans and lady shredders I’ve met over the years who have been a part of my journey on two wheels: thank you.

Thank you for being a part of my life in whatever capacity it’s been. Not a single lesson or moment has ever been taken for granted. 💜

Here’s to many more miles spent celebrating one another! 🫶

#ladysbredder #internationalwomensmtbday

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Big summer energy is building, and we’re kicking things off in the best way possible.

FIRST UP: GRAND JUNCTION — MAY 2
Our first MTB skills clinic of the season lands in Grand Junction at Lunch Loops — and it’s open to all skill levels.

Expect:
⚡ early season tune-up
⚡ more confidence on technical terrain
⚡ coaching that meets you exactly where you’re at

And it gets even better — this clinic lands on International Women’s Mountain Biking Day 💥

No better way to celebrate than getting out on trail, building skills, and riding with an awesome crew.

👉 Spots are limited — grab yours through the link in bio or at VNTRbirds.com

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@wearecuriouscreatures @boottanfest @buck.wild.coffee @sunlightmountainresort

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MOUNTAIN BIKE SEASON IS HERE!

Big summer energy is building and our first mountain bike programs of the season are officially lined up. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, sharpen skills, or kick off your season with good people and great coaching, this is where it starts.

FIRST UP: GRAND JUNCTION — MAY 2
Our first MTB skills clinic of the season lands in Grand Junction and is open to all skill levels.

Expect:
⚡ early season skill refresh
⚡ confidence on technical terrain
⚡ coaching that meets you where you’re at

And as if that wasn’t reason enough — May 2 is International Women’s Mountain Biking Day 🚵‍♀️ What better way to celebrate than riding together?

👉 Reserve your spot through the link in bio.

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It’s my one year at GU! Who knew that when I got hired in Jan 2020 as an “office barista” at that* coffee tech company on 4th street with a bunch of GU ex-pats it would eventually turn into me walking my happy ass a few blocks down the street just 5 years later.

I remember asking my then boss (at coffee company), who is also my now boss (at GU), if she could ever go back to one place she worked before, where it would be and why? “GU, in a heartbeat, because Love was a core value and you could feel it.” I told her she was crazy, but that if she ever ended up back there and needed a short, but mighty switchblade of a transmasc - to hit me up. I can’t believe we made the dream come true.

I don’t dream of labor, but working at GU over the last year has felt like coming into myself, coming into my career, connecting in my communities, and most of all, coming home. When I started at GU, I felt like a new world opened up to me, but I also felt like I’d been here forever. My life absolutely exploded this year, I traveled more than ever, flew to Colorado for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd time in my life, met so many amazing humans, and got to connect all eras of my life to GU! It took me a year to fully drink the GU-laid, I just ran my first ever race and shaved 2:20 off my 5k time in less than a year!

I can’t begin to imagine how next year’s chapter as a servant of the GU People will measure up against an explosive and catapulting year, but I’m so stoked to see you all out there, share hugs and laughs, and find out together🫶.

If you have a non-profit, run club, or community would would benefit from a GU Gives product donation, hit me up🙂‍↕️.

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go out of your comfort zone… you never know who you might meet!!!

#womenempoweringwomen❤️ #adaptiveamputees #outsideyourcomfortzone

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International Women’s Day feels especially meaningful to us as a women-owned agency.

We’re proud to work alongside the trailblazers, storytellers, and leaders redefining what the outdoors looks like.

Today, and every day, we celebrate you.

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Since 2016, Roam Fest has hosted a welcoming and judgment-free space for self-identifying femmes looking to improve their mountain biking skills while deepening their community connections. Centered on a supportive environment that fostered individual and collective growth, this multi-day festival prioritized creating a space where attendees could feel seen and celebrated.

“Roam Fest feels different because it is, and its success is a classic example of finely tuned attention to detail adding up to create major change,” wrote Nicole Formosa in this week’s staff pick, ‘When in Roam.’

After nearly a decade of Roam Fests, 2025 marked its final event. Read the full article to learn more about this party on two wheels and its near-decade-long run as a truly inclusive community event.

Words by: Nicole Formosa (@nickifo)

Photos by: Anne Keller (@annekeller1)

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It’s National Girls & Women’s in Sports Day and I’ve been thinking about how complicated sports can get for girls.

Whether that’s being pushed too hard for too long, underfueling, or simply quitting because it’s not cool anymore or they never had access in the first place

I stopped playing sports around 14 and I just found out thats when most girls do. Nothing dramatic. I just decided I didnt want to do any sports anymore (and I did all of them) and didnt really think about it again. I did continue dancing and competitive cheerleading but that was because I wanted a certain vibe, not because I loved it.

And I think a lot of girls have some version of that story. That age is when sport can stop feeling simple and start feeling like pressure, comparison, body image, and the “right way to be a girl”.

Years later, I found my way back to sport, and I’m so grateful I did. Not because I’m chasing perfection, but because it taught me (again) how good it feels to feel strong, in community and working hard at something.

My niece is really into mountain biking right now, and it’s the most wholesome thing. She idolizes the pros in the purest way and I just really hope she gets to keep that kind of joy and confidence without outside pressure turning it into something else.

And I want all girls to hear this early: Fuel properly. Eat enough. Get strong. Take up space. You’re not “too much” for having a powerful body.
She’s lucky to have athletes like Lauren Stevens guiding her, too, showing what long-term love for sport can look like.

If you want to support girls in sport today: ☼ @shejumps  ☼ @girlsontheruninternational  ☼ @womenssportsfoundation

Would love to hear: did you play sports growing up? Did you stop? Did you come back?  shoutout to @feisty_media for the inspo!

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