Epic Adventure: Ray's Indoor MTB Women's Weekend 2013

Last Friday I had the most epic of adventures!  My gal pal Sarah and I left at the crack of dawn to head to Ray's Indoor MTB Park in Milwaukee for Women's Weekend.  There was instruction in all sections of  the park by some extremely talented pro riders.  Did I mention it was FREE!?  How awesome is Ray!?  There were over 200 ladies at this event of all skill levels.  It was absolutely incredible to have the opportunity to ride with so many like-minded gals.  Everywhere you looked someone was challenging themselves to try something new or fine tune their technique.  It is hard to describe the awesomeness of being in such a supportive and empowering environment. 

The Gals and Coaches(I'm 3 rows back in the middle, pink shirt)  |  Photo courtesy of Rays

Pre-ride chat  |  Photo courtesy of DirtRag

Course map of Ray's MKE  |  Photo courtesy of Ray's

Looking into the sport section and the micro-rhythm section.

Conquering a skinny and I don't mean jeans.

Post Chipotle burrito chat at the pump track.

Thanks to Angela Brooks for posting this video!

Did I mention we did a little Harlem Shake in the pump track!?  HAHAHA!  I'm biking in the first part with the pink sleeves!  Epic RIGHT!?!?

Post Harlem Shake cool-down!

Ray's Women's Weekend MKE 2013 from Megan Baker on Vimeo.

So right before the HS I tried the pump track for the first time and HOLY BANANA SPLIT it was love at first ride!!  I seriously can't stop thinking about this!

DirtRagMag did an awesome article on the event!!  Check out what my pal Becky had to say about it!

I most definitely plan to go back next year.  I think I will have enough courage to try the jump tracks and foam pit!  I feel like every time I try and explain how incredible that day was I don't do it justice.  Such a great place to ride, incredible people, and just so much frickin' FUN!

Have a great weekend friends!! 

Love ya bunches!

~Megan

Orange ya glad it's Tuesday

Despite the big fluffy snowflakes dancing outside my window yesterday I have spring on the brain!!  Lately I have been day dreaming about a warm bike ride to check out the fresh blooms.  Stopping along the way to enjoy a lazy picnic, indulging my senses in the brand new spring.  By far I am looking forward to my most favorite part of the season; stepping outside and feeling that delightful warm sun for the first time.

PUBLIC M8 - Amelie  |  Image courtesy of Public Bikes

Keds Champion Brights  |  Image courtesy of Keds Shoes

Rope Necklace Neon Series II  |  Image courtesy of Titibiri

 

Moki Orange Bag  |  Image courtesy of MOOSEdesignBAGS

Orange Grade Blanket  |  Image courtesy of Terrain

I have an EXTREMELY exciting adventure from this weekend that I can't wait to share!  Stay tuned!

Love ya bunches!
~Megan

Biking to Work

Happy Monday friends!  Hope you had a delightful weekend!  I spent the entire weekend golfing!!  Despite a little bit of rain it was tons of fun and I played pretty well too!  I was even able to keep it in the fairway to win the ladies longest drive contest!  Alas, I'll have to remember to take the camera with me next time.

Last week we had a clutch go bad on one of our vehicles so it had to spend a few days in the shop.  In the mean time I loaned out my auto and decided to bike to work.  I've been thinking about biking to work for a while but when it came to getting up at 5:30am.....I hit the snooze!  I am happy to report that I LOVE biking to work!  It only takes about 15mins to get to work and I have very little traffic to contend with!

On my way to work I cross a major tributary of the Mississippi River.

It was a  bit foggy this morning but still a beautiful sight first thing in the morning!

I get to see all sorts of wildlife...ducks, geese, herons and PELICANS! {Sorry it is a bit hard to see.}

AAAND a fish dangling on a fishing line from a log under the bridge!  WHAT!?

Then to the bike path I go where I see snakes and turtles and moles oh my!

Just a minor obstacle! Ha!

Conclusion I love biking to work!  I have to spend more time getting ready ...packing lunches and snacks, checking the weather, packing clothes and other ditties.  It is worth it!  I am very happy to NOT have to deal with other drivers and road construction! 

I have some super fun projects that I've been working on and can't wait to share them with you!

Enjoy your life!!