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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli connect with UVMBA Board Member, Taylor Hardin about trail building and maintenance.  Taylor shares his story about how his dream for the trail “Warrior Princess” aka “Taylor Swift” trail segment on Strava in Boston Lot/Landmark Trails, a trail Taylor designed, built and maintains came about and lessons he learned along the way. 

Our shout out goes to Gene Hamilton’s BetterRide’s Women’s MTB Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching which offers a SUPPORTIVE, NONJUDGEMENTAL atmosphere, plus a focus on the mental side of mountain biking, especially as it comes to dealing with fear.  Our own Janet just got back from attending this session in Moab and she can’t stop raving about how awesome it was!

To find out more about her rides, head on over to https://betterride.net

As a reminder, our episodes are live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on May 21st. 

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli talk about the changing seasons and what we do as winter is winding down and we are getting ready to get back to trail riding!  It is right around the corner my friends and we can’t wait!  We talk about everything from our bikes, our gear and our mindset.  

Our shout out goes to Deb’s Delightful Ladies Rides in Hurricane, UT.  Deb leads an awesome no drop ride for beginner and intermediate riders. What resonated with us in the description is to plan on regrouping and taking photos often… sound familiar?  Love it.

To find out more about her rides, head on over to www.redrockbicycles.com 

As a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on April 16th. 

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have special local guest, Kelly Mitchell AKA Kelly The Rippa on to talk all about suspension - taking us through what it does, what to consider when buying a bike and how to tune it to YOU and making adjustments based on where you are riding.  A little background on Kelly - she has been shredding bikes for 30 years, raced enduro Professionally for 4 years with 2 wins and 15 podiums, in college was the team captain of D1 Field Hockey team and NCAA Final Four participant, and 2x National Team trials attendee.  Kelly went on to be part of the Olympic Development Program and to coach D1 at Dartmouth College.  Kelly has been a MTB Coach since ‘12 certified by USA Cycle and PMBIA.  Kelly also is known to break a lot of bikes, it is really quite impressive. Kelly is a self proclaimed bike nerd and really understands all the mechanicals.  We are so lucky to have her in our community.  

Our shout out goes to Kelly The Rippa and her excellent coaching platform.  Kelly enjoys working with all abilities and focuses on facilitating growth with safety and fun in mind. Kelly wants to work with individuals who are apprehensive about joining a group ride or signing up for an event because they think they are “not good enough.” Kelly shares that she learned a long time ago that being a successful athlete takes a lot more than strength and stamina. It takes a belief in yourself and your preparation to reach your goals whatever they may be.  Kelly offers Bike & Equipment Choice Consultation (setting your sag and adjusting your suspension to YOU), 1:1 and group Lessons, clinics, and guided rides.  

IG: @kelly_thee_rippa_mtb

Website - https://www.rippamtbcoach.com

As a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on March 19th. 

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss our thoughts on what holds us back from progressing, why that may happen and share some ideas to try to mitigate.  We also introduce a new segment, we covered our bikes, parts and pieces thoroughly and are now going to share with you a High, a Low and something we Learned from our experiences on the trail.  As a reminder, our episodes will now be live on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, our next episode will air on February 16th. 

Our shout outs go to Kyle & April Ride MTB YouTube Channel.  Kyle and April want to help people embrace the sport and feel welcome, with a goal of making your riding experience a little more fun!  Kyle is a professional mountain biker and April is newer into the sport making their teaching content approachable.  April shows real frustration as she is working on skills progression and shares what works for her.  We love their content, be sure they check them out!

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KyleAprilRideMTB

Website - https://www.ridemtb.com 

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a look back at 2023 and ALL the things we have done with GLOW throughout the year and share our favorite moments.  We look back at the goals we set for ourselves in 2023 and share our goals for 2024 in the new year ahead.  

Our shout outs go to a weekend with back-to-back days of fat bike festivals in February.  

The Winter Woolly at Highland Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, 2/3.  Highland is a lift service downhill bike park and they will shake the snow off the lift for one day only of groomed DH riding, a DH fat bike race, guided rides, and more. It’s about to be your favorite day of the winter!  You can get their tickets on their website, they will sell out fast and their rentals will go even faster.  Reserve your spot now!

https://highlandmountain.com/winterwoolly/

IG: @highland_mtn

Freezetivus at Franklin Falls Network on Sunday, 2/4.  Freezetivus is less 'Full Send' and more 'Full Flow' with some of the best groomed singletrack fat biking trails in New Hampshire.  Once again, Central NH NEMBA will be hosting feats of strength and the Freezetivus pole, along with fat biking, food, vendors, and fun for all. Bring your fat bike, bring your friends, dress warm, and fall in for a Franklin Falls Fat biking frolic. Reserve your ticket!

 https://bit.ly/freezetivus

IG: @cnhnemba

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli take a listeners’ suggestion for an episode topic and talk about all the things to think about and do when you are prepping your bike for winter storage.  We share pitfalls that we have experienced and what we have learned.  Our bikes parts and pieces we have broken down most of our parts, but with winter storage we talk about many of those parts.  

Our shout outs go to Überwintern - a day of fatbiking, feasting, and hearty brews around warm fires on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.  Presented by Zero Gravity and hosted by Ranch Camp, The Backyard and Mountain Bike Vermont in Stowe, VT.  Now in its 12th year, Uberwintern will be staged out of Ranch Camp and situated on the Cady Hill trailhead. A new remote aid station, a.k.a party central, is in the works for attendees to enjoy some light fare and brews. Registration, ride departure and lunch will be all take place at Ranch Camp, aka Uberwintern HQ. Tickets will sell out and you can find them on eventbrite.

MTBVT: https://mtbvt.com

IG: @mtbvermont

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli have 3 special GLOW guests with us to talk about their experience and knowledge around adaptive riding.  Our dear friend Skye Kerr, an adaptive rider and T4 paraplegic, Kim Bean is on the Board of Directors at Green Mountain Adaptive and a VMBA ambassador, and Mary Bouchard, a Vermont Adaptive super volunteer for over 20 years.  Skye shares her personal story of her accident and Kim shares her perspective from witnessing the accident and supporting Skye not just that day but getting involved and working together to navigate all the complexities that follow both health wise and in the pursuit of getting back in the saddle.  We talk broader scope as well in the adaptive industry - trail access, equipment access, changes over the years, what’s to come in the future and how to get involved!  For our bikes parts and pieces segment as promised from last episode, we talk more about the brakes, this episode we focus on the rotors and pads.

Our shout outs go to these incredible adaptive organizations doing incredible work making access and advocacy for our community a reality, we are so very fortunate to have these folks doing such important and meaningful work and paving the way for a better and improved future.

Green Mountain Adaptive Sports:

https://greenmtnadaptive.org

IG: @greenmtnadaptivesports

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports:

https://www.vermontadaptive.org

IG: @vermontadaptive

Kelly Brush Fund

https://kellybrushfoundation.org

IG: kellybrushfdn

High Fives Foundation:

https://highfivesfoundation.org

IG: hi5sfoundation

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli discuss all things braking, including for our bikes parts and pieces segment we talk about the brakes, levers and biggest differences when dialing things in for your style of riding.

Our shout out goes to the Hunters we share our trails and forests with and our reminder to “Know Before You Go” head on over to your state’s Fish and Game site to know the dates.  Check your local trail systems, some close.  Wear orange, consider going after dark, and most importantly be respectful when you see hunters while out on your adventure.

https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons

https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/dates-and-seasons

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In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli sit down with GLOW’s own Dr. Amy Paris to talk about our lady bits, the saddle and pelvic health while riding.  From saddle sores, to pelvic pain and numbness Amy is our expert on all things gynecology to keep us comfortable on the trail.  Amy is a NH native, but headed out West to California for undergrad at Stanford and Medical School at UCLA before heading back East for Residency and Fellowship training in Boston. Amy is now the Director of Family Planning and the OBGYN Associate Residency Program Director at Dartmouth Health.  In addition to all of THAT, Amy is a badass mountain biker, wife and mother of two little shredders.  We are SO lucky to have Amy in our community on and off the bike, it is a better place with you here Amy!  In this episode we incorporate our bikes parts and pieces the saddle, into our main topic as they are so tightly related.  

Our shout out goes to our LBS, it is the beginning of holiday shopping season and this is our friendly reminder to go and support your local bike shop.  Don’t know what the mountain biker in your life wants/needs?  You can never go wrong with a Gift Card!!  Go check out our friends Rob, Eli and Matt at The Wheel House Bike Shop in Claremont, NH - congrats guys for the BIG Move to Arrowhead Lodge this month, so stoked for you!  Be sure to also say hi to our Friends Jason and Bike Shop Andy at Mason Racing Cycles in Lebanon, NH and Sarah at Red Clover Bikes in Fairlee, VT!  

IG: @thewheelhouse_nh @masonracingcycles @redcloverbikesvt

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In this episode, Anna ask Janet and Juli talk about riding alone.  We share our experiences and some tips for those thinking about going out on their own solo ride for the first time and how to properly prepare yourself.  In our bike parts segment of the episode we talk about the chain stay. 

Our shout out goes to the Memphremagog Trails event Grateful in Newport, VT on Saturday Oct 21st - No podiums, No Pressure, No Prejudice!  It is a 5K cyclocross, 1K time trial sprint, 20K XC epic MTB ride.  Ride them all or just ride the ones that work for you!  Staggered starts and mixed grouping.  Or just sign up for the party with all proceeds donated to the Halo Fund and Norah Beads.  All registrants get access to music, food, beverage and the Louis Garneau swag table and a raffle ticket.  Register by Friday, 10/20 at bikereg.com/grateful2023 sounds like a really fun event!

IG: @memphremagogtrails 

Website: www.mstf.net

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