Monday, August 07, 2006
Betties Rule
Saturday Aug. 5th brought 21 Betties together for the largest group ride ever at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Maine. The day had several purposes: (1) to get more Betties in the kickin' sport of mountain biking, (2) to help interested Betties learn the local trail system, and (3) to connect Betties with each other so riding partners are easier to find. We hit several trails before lunch (Moose Loop, "Up Excavator", Around the Mountain, West Loop, "Down Excavator"), then all single track in the afternoon (down Chris' Climb, Ashby Ridge Loop, part of Tom's Trail, Goat trails). The event was sponsored by mojo, a new bike & ski (and kayak) shop in town. These ladies were sportin' rockin' new socks (yup, we took pictures of socks) and had Sport Beans in their packs. This event was truly an exercise in acceptance and sharing...all level of riders participated and showed great patience and determination. We tried to create an attitude truly reflective of the Wilderness Betty philosophy - Betties don't have to try to be something they're not & we're ok the way we are. Best of all, not a single Betty told us to bugger off or rode away while flippin' us off. These Betties were TOUGH, so look out if you see them bombing down a trail near you.
