ep 64. ROAM Events - Interview with Ash Zolton

We’re stoked to welcome Ash Zolton from ROAM Events—the force behind some of the most inclusive, empowering MTB festivals out there. 

🚵‍♀️✨ From BIPOC fellowships to para-adaptive rides, queer scholarships, and deaf shredder support, Ash and her incredible team at Roam Events are redefining what it means to belong on the trails. 💥

We talk about:
 🌈 How ROAM Fest creates community
 🔧 Making MTB more accessible

🌱 Growth over the years 

🔥 Trail Network Shoutout: 18 Road in Fruita, CO! Amazing views of the Book Cliffs, the trails are famous for the great flow that snakes down open and exposed ridgelines and are short, fast, and smooth. Managed by Bureau of Land Management.

Favorite/iconic trails - Kessel Run, PBJ (Pumps, Bumps, and Jumps), Western Zippity,  Zippity Do Dah (if not afraid of heights), lunch loops, kokopeli, palaside plunge - spicy!

Local Bike Shops - Over the Edge Sports (we rented bikes from them) grass roots cycles - coffee, ruby canyon, bicycle outfitters, and CBB - tons of options. 

🍔 afterGLOW Refuel Options:

• Hot Tomato Pizza, 
• Bestslope Coffee, 
• Karma Kitchen (Indian), 
• Copper Club Brewery Company, Base Camp Brewery / Provisions, Trail life brewery, 
• Taco Party
• Cruise Control

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW to ROAM Fest 2025 - Sep 19 - 21 in Fuita, Colorado!  https://roamfest.com/tickets

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