The Founders of ROAM Fest are Changing the MTB Community [Ep 25] – The Changing Gears Podcast

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Ash (she/her/they) and Andi (she/her) Zolton are the founders of Roam Events, the production company behind Roam Fest, the first and largest femme mountain biking festival.

Ash and Andi are passionate advocates for creating fun-first experiences for all riders, but are especially committed to creating safe and welcoming spaces for marginalized folks. When not planning bike parties, Ash is involved with The Roam Collective, a nonprofit org with a mission to celebrate and elevate representation in the mountain biking community. And Andi works as a professional bike mechanic and coach with USA Cycling’s Athlete Development Pathway.

In this episode, Ash and Andi chat with DZ about starting the Roam Festival, Ash’s background as a tour guide, the story of Rebecca Rusch officiating their wedding, and how their nonprofit, Roam Collective, is dedicated to increasing the representation of marginalized riders.

Chapters:
00:35 – Intro & Background
10:05 – Sprint Round
13:43 – Ash and Andi’s Careers
17:15 – How Roam was started
27:55 – Ash explains what The Roam Collective is
32:37 – Challenges they had to overcome
40:00 – They talk about their friendship with Rebecca Rusch
45:00 – Ash and Andi’s future plans

Catch up with Ash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roamrydes/ Catch up with Andi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoltonator/

Learn more about Roam Events and the Roam Fest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisroam/
Website: www.roamfest.com

Learn more about the Roam Collective:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.roam.collective/
Website: https://www.theroamcollective.org/

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