Hey Folks, its Ash.
Well hot dang it's been a minute - you probably wouldn't believe me if I told you just how much has been going on here on the Roamfront. I'll save you the stoke-filled saga for another time and just hit you with the highlights: Our family has grown since we last talked. No. I didn't get Andi pregnant - but we did make our first full-time staff hires and it feels amazing to have these powerhouse women in our presence daily. Tina Ooley, Effenesia Baker, and Ariel Kazunas are all joining our staff in very different roles, but we're all working together to accomplish one thing: throw the best damn bike parties in the business.
We're also heading to new locations with first-time events (what's up Roam Fest Knoxville!) and a fleet of ebikes will be in tow so we can slap a lap wherever local land managers will have us. 2022 is shaping up to be our biggest, and dare we say, best yet. We're forever grateful for your support of our tiny women-led company. We're just plain stoked to provide world-class mtb experiences for you all.
Looking forward to hugging you in the near future
- Ash
Ash Zolton
Co-founder, CEO | Roam Events
"Roam Fest was so much more than I expected.
I’ll be back for sure, and I’ll be bringing
all the women shredders I know!”
- Natasha Way | Roam Fest Fruita 2021
KNOXVILLE, TN
MAY 13-15, 2022
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness provides stunning & unparalleled biking experiences for adventurers of all skill levels.
- Beginner-Advanced terrain
- Open to e-bikes
- Adaptive cycling
SEP 23-25, 2022
Flowtrail, slickrock, ledges & cliffs. It’s all part of the Grand Valley, with hundreds of miles of singletrack for all types of riders.
- Beginner-Expert terrain
- Our biggest festival
- Adaptive cycling
NOV 4-6, 2022
Simply some of the best riding in the world. Sedona is our flagship location for good reason - everyone wants to ride here.
- Intermediate-Expert only
- Flagship festival
- Limited space
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
To better accommodate varying work & pay schedules, we are holding multiple registration phases.
Phase 1: Tues March 1, 2022 (Knoxville, Fruita, Sedona)
Phase 2: Sun March 20, 2022 (Knoxville, Fruita, Sedona)
Phase 3: Fri July 1, 2022 (Fruita, Sedona)
Phase 4: Sun July 17, 2022 (Fruita, Sedona)
ROAM RALLY DEMO TOUR
Dates and Locations dropping soon!
After a crazy successful run last year, we are bringing back the Roam Rally Demo Tour along with our friends at Specialized Bicycles. We're hitting the road to bring small, expertly curated bike parties to lady shredders everywhere including several new locations! We'll be making 10 stops around the country for a fun-fueled day of bike demos, group rides, catered lunch, workshops, and all the awesomeness from Roam that y'all know and love.
New this year - ebike demo! Several e-bike friendly locations will be on the tour so you can slap and braaaaap with a little less work and a helluvah lot of fun. Stay tuned for dates and locations.
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