The Raw & Honest Truth Of A Regular Gal Taking On The Great Outdoors

I’m happiest when pedaling leisurely uphill but then somehow, I get to rip downhill over rocks, berms, jumps, and stumps. You’d think if you aren’t suffering uphill, the downhill will be a snore. Nope. That’s not how it works at Mountain of the Rogue. The uphill pedal was delightful. We all chatted on the way and looked at all views. But then it came time for the downhill. And let me tell you… you can cruise it, or you can crush it. It really helps to demonstrate how well planned out the trail system is at MOTR where they give you technical downhill fun without the soul crushing start. That’s my kind of day!
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I love #berms. Fast, banked turns that kick you out to unexpected views… or maybe another turn, faster than the last. MOTR has it all from a feature perspective. There’s flow, turns, berms, rocks, jumps and cliff-side exposure with views for miles. And while it’s all fun, the berms get me every time. These were so much fun. We might have gone back up a few more times to do them all over again. No one was around to verify this fact, but it happened. I promise. 😆
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We met in the morning for a cup of ☕️ at Rogue Roasters in Grants Pass OR & to pick up our new local friends for a day of pedaling on MOTR. A hop, skip, and quick drive later, we arrive at the trailhead… and the fun commenced! 😆 And the best part, any riding ability WILL have a blast out here as #MOTR has something for everyone. Stay low for flow. Go high for techy spice. It’s up to you what the day becomes.
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Sometimes you need a snack. And other times you need a snack and a view. #wowza #tahoe #lifeisgood
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Maybe the better debate is "Sleep when you're dead and Pedal while you're alive?" This summer, we picked #mountainbiking. I don’t particularly like mornings or group rides because I feel like everyone is going so fast and I’m always racing to keep up. But then add doing it at the crack of dawn and you’ve got one smashing day lined up. Waking up the early and being in the saddle at 5:30 am was hard. All bike prep and even my clothes had to be laid out the night before or I just wouldn’t make it. But once I got out there on the trail with the group and warmed up, it was actually fun. And the best part by far was being done and back home by 7:00 am when the neighbors weren’t even awake yet.

Next summer, we’ll do it again. Every week, crack ‘o morning, and hopefully with more people in our group… especially gals!
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Training over the summer for my first #gravelrace had some interesting moments. Some days, I felt like a disaster. And others, I was so pumped up that I could have ridden more. But this particular day, my coach had me ride a loop I am familiar with… but twice back to back. 🫣 Which I had never done before.

The first lap was much harder than I thought it would be or should have been. Considering I’ve done it so many times before. But I think the anticipation of having to do it again seemed so daunting that I was convincing myself that I might not make it. Yet after the first full loop, I actually had more energy and felt stronger. And the second lap was better than the first. I am not a fast starter on my bike but I always get progressively faster the longer I ride. I know I need to work on my beginning explosive power but overall it was a great ride and I look forward to doing it again to see if I can beat my time - especially that first lap!
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For the last eight years mountain biking, every fall has been at home in Tahoe surrounded by evergreens and granite. But for the first time, I got to pedal through the gorgeous colors of the #PNW, and… IT. WAS. AMAZING. The Post Canyon trail network in Hood River OR is full of nature splashing its color all over the spectrum. I’m a sucker for leaves that turn red as they are more elusive to me. We have aspens in Tahoe, so I can see yellow. But red! 🍁 I love the red!!! And naturally, I had to match my outfit to my newfound fall extravaganza pedaling event. Thanks Hood River, for an eye-popping good time.
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No music needed. With smooth dirt and perfect berms, you can make your own #mtb music all day long in Post Canyon. Did I find a favorite #berm? Yes, I did! The answer… “All of them”, of course. 😉
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The best jump trails are the ones where you can go big, keep it mellow, or just scope things out. You know the trailbuilders put thought into it when you can make choices on the fly and not regret them. I love that about Post Canyon! If you want the airtime, you can rip down their jump lines and pull massive gaps. In my head, it always feels like I’m hanging in the air like a Red Bull video, but reality tells me I maybe cleared a ruler’s worth. Either way, it was a blast. And fast. And definitely on the repeat list.
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