I love riding bikes! I ride everywhere! Road, trail, mountains and deserts. I've ridden in many national parks, but not all of them... yet!
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I'd love to bikepack the Channel Islands!
What has been your favorite adventure experience?I have so many! Years ago my friends and I road tripped for two weeks around the southwest. We camped and hiked every day. Grand canyon, Bryce canyon, Canyonlands, Zion, the Grand staircase and Capitol reef. It was amazing to have time to really immerse ourselves in the landscape. That whole area is super special!
What would you do with $10,000?Travel and bikepack! I'd work on checking off the remainder of the national parks I haven't seen yet. I'd love to inspire more women to get out on bikes and adventuring. It is so empowering to get around by your own leg power and grit. Riding bikes has offered me a chance to build community, heal emotionally, face my fears, build confidence, and see so many amazing places.
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