Activities
Shred World-Class Trails
Fruita is one of Colorado’s premier MTB playgrounds.
Feeling spicy? Kokopelli’s got switchbacks and technical lines that’ll make you question your life choices. Want a chill ride? Hit 18 Road and soak in the views. Bottom line: if you love dirt, you’ll love it here.
Let’s be clear: Roam Fest is for experienced mountain bikers. No joke. Aunty strongly discourages brand-new and underskilled riders from rolling up thinking this is some casual cruise through the park. Check out our Skills Ratings page before you sign up.
Want to maximize your fun and minimize your suffering? Upgrade your ticket to include shuttle access. Hop on, sit back, and get chummy with fellow Roamies before dropping in on some world-class singletrack.
Looking for the best route? Upgrade with Guided Rides and enjoy for one of our expertly curated routes led by local trail whisperers (because getting lost is overrated.)
Affinity Rides
Social affinity rides are no-drop party pace group rides hosted for a variety of folks across identities.
Affinity Rides are INCLUDED and will be posted on our event schedule.
Some rides are exclusive, meaning they are for folks who specifically identify with a group:
BIPOC Ride
Deaf Shredders
Parents Ride
Solo Shredders Ride
¡A Rodar, Ciclistas!
50+ Riders
Recovery (aka Sober AF) Affinity Ride
Queers Theys & Gays
Others are inclusive, meaning anyone who cares to support or party with a group may join:
Para/Adaptive Curious Ride
All Bodies on Bikes
Breast Cancer Awareness Ride with Tits Deep
Inclusion Programs
Inclusion programming is about creating spaces and opportunities where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected.
It goes beyond simply inviting diverse individuals to participate; it actively dismantles barriers and fosters a sense of belonging.
We partner closely with non-profit’s like The Roam Collective to bring intentional programs to Roam Fest:
- BIPOC Fellowship
- Roam Rowdies Black WMTB
- Para/Adaptive Program
- Deaf Shredders
- Roam Media Core
- The Cycle Effect
Reach out to our Director of People & Culture Rachel Olzer if you’d like to join one of these programs.
Workshops
Touch Bikes. Get Feral. Learn Something New.
Workshops are part of your pass and almost as big of a deal at Roam as the riding (we said almost people, the riding is pretty rad)...
Our partners fully embrace their mission to provide tangible, educational, and fun-first learning opportunities to Roamies via partner-led workshops.
Some of our past favs:
- Bleed Yo Brakes with pro Juliana mechanics
- A Wheel Education with Industry Nine
- Learn to Ride More Playfully w/ legend Angi Weston
When your legs are toast and you just can't crank the pedals one more revolution, there are dozens of workshops to keep the stoke fueled all weekend long.
Check back closer to the festival for our Workshop Schedule.
Salsa Skills Party - with VNTRBirds & SRAM
Get Your Desert Legs Primed to Play
Join the crew from VNTRBirds and-selected instructors and mechanics for a pre-festival day of skills building, pro tips, and camaraderie. Perfect for folks joining solo or wanting to get some desert riding under their belt before the festival (yes, it’s THAT different).
Important Details & What’s Included in the Salsa Skills Party:
- Participants must be a minimum Skill Level 2 and have at least 1 year of mtb riding prior to joining
- Skills Party starts Thursday 9/18 promptly at 9am and wraps up at 4pm
- On-the-bike skills course instruction
- On-the-trail riding instruction
- Mechanic training from femme industry pros
- Hydration provided (BYO Lunch)
- Early access to premium camping spots if staying onsite.
This offering is operated by Roam Fest, please send any questions to our guest services team at hello@thisisroam.com
Juliana SHREDTalks Panel
An Evening of Bold Inspiring Voices
The SHREDTalks panel launched at the first Roam Fest in 2017. Originally, the panel brought together femmes working in cycling to demystify the process of breaking into the industry.
In 2021, the panel shifted, alongside the industry, to facilitate conversations around diversity, equity, access, and belonging in cycling and the outdoors.
Currently, the SHREDTalks panel serves to continue facilitating conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, increase representation, and promote allyship in cycling and the outdoors.
Specialized Dance Party & Happiest Hour
An evening of neon delight.
Costumes, body paint, mocktails, cocktails, snacks, and all the revelry—this isn’t just happy hour, it’s Happiest Hour, supported by an amazing lineup of vendors.
You’re also cordially invited to an all-femme dance party with zero male gaze & hundreds of friends to boogie down with. Sounds good, we're in!
From Whitney to Bad Bunny and everything in between (including those slower songs so we can get a damn drink and take a dang break), we've got a little somethin' for everyone to get down to.
Bust out the neon glow Roamies and get ready to shuffle, hip swing, and belt out the night away.
Peak Design Adventure Film Fest
A Wondrous Hour of Adventure
Throw on your extra layers, grab some (provided) popcorn & drinks, and join hundreds of filmgoers for an evening of Roam curated femme-focused adventure films.
The Roam Fest Adventure Film Tour, presented by Peak Design showcases the latest (and some of our classic favorite) films with a heavy emphasis on riding - but every once in a while a climbing film is just too epic for us not to share.
Meet & greet filmmakers & featured athletes, many attend the festival!
Roam & Ramble Expo
A Delightfully Bike-Centric Experience
Zero mansplaining allowed? Check ✔
Approximate fucktons of femme-forward apparel, gear, and adventure brands all in one place? Yep ✔ We've got you covered.
Get amongst it for three days from (very nearly) sunup to sundown with over 40 vendors - including your favorite brands - hand picked, vetted, and approved by our team.
The Roam & Ramble Expo is sprawling and yet intimate, with a "more is more" vibe to cultivate conversations, curiosities, community, and finally - have access to a friggin' pair of bike shorts in your size that you can actually try before you buy.
Demo, Guided Rides, & Shuttles
Level Up Your Experience
Get a Demo Add-On
Test ride your legs off! Looking for a New Whip? Want to Try Something Different?
Size-specific pass? Of course we’d be that detailed.
E-bikes? Yep.
Carbon? Uh-huh.
Full-suspension? You betcha!
Our demo bike add-on lets you test out the latest and greatest rides all weekend long.
Snag a Guided Ride (and all the shuttles) Pass
With over 200 miles of trails to navigate, you’ll thank yourself for joining one of our Guided Rides.
Small 6-1 group size with local Ride Guides
Skill and fitness level groupings
Shuttles included
Shuttle whenever you want - not just with a guided ride!
Shuttle Transportation
Hitch a ride to Kokopeli or Lunch Loops trailheads, or slap laps to the top of 18 Road.
FREE Onsite Camping
Join our primitive camping village!
Camping load-in is from 4pm-9pm Thursday OR anytime after 7am on Friday
Sites are assigned in the order you arrive & are shared (arrive with your entire group if you want to camp together!)
Follow our Camp Crew's directions: they are camping Tetris experts and will have a pretty exact orientation for you to snuggle into.
Plan on being nice and quiet from 10pm-7am
Thanks in advance for putting your trash and recycling in the appropriate receptacles (hint: NEVER a toilet)
Festival camping is for festival pass holders only. Camping with other friends, family, pets, in a large RV/trailer, or simply don't want to cram into our rugged village? Book your own BLM campground site in loops A-D, and ride over to the festival on singletrack!
What People Are Saying
“One of the best run events I've ever attended. Add in a slew of rad women in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds and you'll leave this event with tired legs, more laugh lines, & a happy heart.”
— Roam Fest Participant