Roam Rally @ Oakridge OR | Ladies MTB Demo Tour

47419 Westoak Road,Westfir OR 97492

26 June, 2021

Description

Join Roam for a fun-first mtb adventure. Rides, workshops, & personalized demo experience. | Presented by Specialized | Ready to play bikes ? Roam is world-renowned for our women's mtb events, and we're stoked to host a private demo & ride experience for a small group of lady shredders. | BEGINNERS WELCOME | LGBQTIA+ WELCOME | BIPOC WELCOME | 20% Pledge: Creating equity in the outdoors starts with action and access. We pledge to hold 20% of our event registration for Black, Indigenous, and riders of Color. See tickets & FAQs for details. What's Included? Full-suspension carbon demo bikes from Specialized BicyclesShuttles to Alpine TrailLunch, après bike appetizers, & trail snacksGroup rides for all abilitiesBike maintenance workshops taught by female mechanicsTips, tricks, & sessions for those who want instructionSHREDTalk discussion panel w/ pro athletes & ambassadorsDrinks including coffee, Sierra Nevada beer & NUUN hydrationT-shirt, water bottle, & registration SWAG bag"Amazing does not do this event justice. Ash and her team are phenomenal in their attention to detail. I love the support in choosing my level of fun and adventure, and the opportunity to make new like-minded friends." - Penny, Spokane, WA | 2X Roam Event Participant Keep up to date on event details on our Instagram @thisisroam Supported by: Specialized Bicycles, SRAM, Sierra Nevada Brewing, NUUN Hydration, Industry Nine Event Schedule* 9:00AM: Meet & demo bike setup 10:00AM: Group rides 1:00PM: Lunch & SHREDTalks 2:00PM: Tech Talk Session I 3:00PM: Tech Talk Session II 4:00PM: Post-ride hang out. 4:00PM: Rally ends- air high fives & goodbyes *Subject to change. A final event schedule including event details will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Group Rides We pride ourselves in curating a fun-first group ride experience for all levels of riders. We keep our groups small & with riders of similar abilities to ensure everyone is stoked on the ride route and pace of the group. Tips, Tricks, & Sessioning Groups will be broken out into two categories: ladies who just want to ride (less talky more bikey), and those who are interested in picking up a few new skills from our knowledgeable ride leaders. Those interested in learning new skills will enjoy short stops during our rides to session features and get a few friendly pointers along the way. SHREDTalks & Workshops We will be featuring a pro athlete/ambassador/local legend during our lunchtime SHREDTalks discussion panel followed by a series of workshops throughout the afternoon. Workshops will be given by professional mechanics and industry experts on a range of topics including: Basic bike maintenanceAdvanced bike maintenanceSuspension tuningBuying a bike 101Bike travel (including destinations, travel tips, & bike packing) What should I bring? Appropriate riding gear including helmet, shoes, and jacket's/layersHydration pack if you ride with one - we will provide water bottles.Sunscreen!Post-Ride: A change of clothes (including a hat and jacket) f you want to chill out in something other than what you rode in. COVID-19 Safety & Procedures This event is held outdoors. We will be practicing current social distancing & group gathering guidelines.Masks are required at all times inside buildings/businesses affiliated with our event. Sanitation & PPE will be provided when necessary. Please contact us if you have further questions about our COVID guidelines. FAQs Where can I learn more about Roam Events? Learn more at www.thisisroam.com or follow us on Instagram @thisisroam I identify as female, am I allowed at this event? Absolutely. We welcome folks who identify as female. This is a safe space for you to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the mtb community. What is BIPOC and do I qualify for a BIPOC registration ticket? BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. If you identify as BIPOC you are welcome to register with a reserved BIPOC registration ticket. Is there an age restrictions associated with this event? Yep...you must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event. Under 21? Please contact us. Am I too old to participate? We've hosted riders 76-years-young at our events. You are welcome to join us as long as you are over 21! LEARNING Is this a skills clinic? The purpose of this event is to bring together a community of riders for a fun day of shredding together. The priority on the day is to ride! That being said, we will have an option to join a level-appropriate tips & tricks ride that includes some coaching and sessioning. What is a technical workshop? Professional female mechanics will be leading hands-on bike maintenance and education sessions. We will cover the basics of bike maintenance (parts of the bike, safety checks, cleaning your bike, etc.) as well as more advanced topics (tubeless setup, suspension tuning, derailleur adjustments). RIDES I'm worried about my skill/fitness level. What say you? Congratulations. You are officially in the club with almost every person who has ever signed up for our events. It is totally normal to be a little worried about your fitness or skill level - but please don't be! It breaks our friggin' hearts when we hear, "I was going to sign up, but I was worried I wouldn't be good enough." Don't be that person that breaks our hearts! What is the riding going to be like? Our ride location offers the perfect combinations of terrain to challenge riders of all skill levels and abilities. Don't fret - we always make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable in their designated ride group & route, and you can opt to ride as little or as much as you want! If you are concerned about the difficulty of trails, please contact us at [email protected] I'm a beginner rider, can I come? YES! We welcome riders of all skill and experience levels. I'm an advanced/expert rider, should I come? Hell yes! We always have expert riders at our events. We promise not to make you coach anyone or ride with the newbies. There are wicked challenging trails that we will make sure you have access to so you can get your shred on. GEAR Do I need my own bike? No. You will be assigned a personalized Specialized demo bike for the event unless one isn't available in your size. Do I need to bring my own pedals? No. We have flats, SPD, & crankbros demo pedals. We recommend riding flats, but if you usually clip in, we can adjust our pedals to your tension preference. LOGISTICS Will the Rally happen if it's raining? Yes. We will ride rain or shine. Organizers will reschedule the event if the weather is too nasty or riding will damage the trails. Do I need to bring my own food and beverages? Trail nutrition, lunch, and post-ride snacks will be provided, along with beer, water, and NUUN hydration. We are happy to accommodate allergies, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan/vegetarian preferences. GENERAL I always ride with my husband/boyfriend/platonic man friend, can he just come and hangout? Hard no. Sorry fellas, ladies only. We really can’t risk catching your sidekick's cooties at the event. Can I bring my dog? Or my kid? What if my dog is basically my kid? We love our babies and fur babies, but please leave Fido and little Tommy Jr. at home. Imagine the chaos if 15 ladies brought their 12 kids and 27 dogs to our ride! What should I bring? What is the schedule? Can you give me more details? Scroll back up and re-read details on these topics. Please feel free to e-mail us if you have any additional questions. What is your cancellation policy? TRANSFERS A registered guest can transfer their ticket to another lady shredder up to the day of the rally. REFUNDS Up to 10 days before rally start date: 50% refund. Nine or fewer days before rally, or "no show": no refund. We also understand illness, injury, or family emergencies do happen. While we’ll always want to help, please be ready for the above policies to still apply. CANCELLATIONS Roam Events reserves the right to cancel this event at any time. Refunds & transfers will be given at the discretion of event organizers. I have more questions, who do I contact? We can be reached by email at [email protected].