Event Information

SDR Clothing -  SDR is more than just a retail brand. We do all our design, printing and embroidery in-house here in Burlington, VT. That allows us to also offer you versatile custom gear suited for everything from your group mtb trip, to large scale jobs for industry leaders. If its clothing for bikes, we’re into it.

Kickstand Culture - Come check out the hand crafted bike theme house decor, stickers and more!

Hikes and Hose - HIKES AND HOSE LLC is a small family owned outdoor adventure gear company. We proudly provide sustainable handmade outdoor gear for all types of outdoor activities. Not only do we create one of a kind products we also produce our products from mostly recycled materials. We love what we do and are always looking to create the next best thing. We offer customizable products to all of our customers because we understand that not everything can be one size fits all. Feel free to contact us with any and all ideas or questions. We would love to create your next outdoor gear purchase that best suits you.  

Aero Tech Designs - Welcome to Aero Tech Designs, where passion for cycling meets the highest standards of American craftsmanship. As a USA-made cycling apparel company, we are dedicated to providing cyclists with the perfect combination of comfort, performance, and style. Each piece of our meticulously crafted apparel is designed with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring that every ride is a remarkable experience.

Moxie Cycling Co. - Mountain biking is growing like crazy!  Women are riding mountain bike more than ever!  And we love it!!  We love to see young girls and their moms on the trail.  Groups of women riding are everywhere.  The Wicked Girl Collection was design with these women in mind.  We are you!  We love to ride and want to look good and feel good when we ride.  This collection of pants, shorts and jerseys is made with high quality performance fabric, body styles that compliment women's bodies and knock out prints! 

Broken Egg Clay - Check out the beautiful one of a kind ceramic pieces on Instagram @broken_egg_clay

WNYMBA - Western New York Mountain Bike Association.  WNYMBA is all about helping new riders and families get the best early riding experiences.  WNYMBA maintains over 100 miles of trails in WNY!   Our members are an integral part of building and maintaining our WNY trail system. 

Bike Mechanics - Come visit Maggie, Kayla, Cait, Cooper and Belle Amie at their tent to learn about your bike and bike maintenance.  

Mount Pleasant Bike and Ski Patrol -  - Come visit our friends from Mount Pleasant to chat about First Aid.

Panel Discussion - On Saturday evening sit down and enjoy an empowering conversation from an array of riders that are leading the way in the bike world.

Happy Hour for All and Happy AF (alcohol free) Hour - grab your beverage of choice and come hang out (Remember to please drink responsibly).

Night Ride - Our infamous themed bike ride to the point at Long Point State Park to see the sunset.

       ***2025 Theme: Fairy Tale Forest***

Bonfire - Come join us by the fire each night to unwind from the day's festivities.  It starts at 7:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2025

Skills Clinics

   Join our 8 amazing coaches in the various clinics they will be offering over the weekend.  Sign ups will be done at the event.  We will gradually open clinic registrations throughout the weekend to ensure  everyone has an opportunity to sign up.  Full skills clinic schedule will be posted before the event.  Registration is first come first serve.  Some topics might include, drops, skinnies, jumping, beginner tracks, cornering, wheel-lifts, advanced maneuvers and more.  Our coahces are...

Deb Ice with Full Circle 502 - Returning for her third year at Rooted, Deb Ice is passionate about mountain biking and is dedicated to helping riders of all levels unlock their full potential on two wheels. Deb is a PMBIA level 2 instructor and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and transformative learning experience. Deb’s coaching philosophy is to teach proper technique so riders can progress safely, while promoting a fun, supportive and empowering environment where riders can push their limits, learn from their mistakes, and ultimately become the best version of themselves on and off the trails. She especially enjoys teaching jumping, drops, high-speed cornering, and advanced maneuvers. Offering over 27 years of fitness experience, she owns Full Circle 502 in Louisville, Kentucky. Full Circle 502 offers MTB skills instruction, group fitness instruction, personal training in corrective exercise, and fascial stretch therapy. Deb is a two-time Ironman finisher and has competed in enduro, cross country, gravel, cyclocross, BMX, and road cycling races.

        •       Ninja Mountain Bike Performance Lead Instructor (Mulberry Gap, GA; Bentonville, AK; Brown County,         IN; Moab, UT plus many more epic MTB locales)
        •       Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, University of Louisville

Kristan Reiber with Next Level Mountain Biking  - Kristian has been a certified MTB skills instructor and ride leader since 2019, teaching lessons and clinics for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers.  He has been trained through both the BICP and the PMBIA, with which he is currently certified.  Through his business, Next Level.Mountain Biking, he has helped countless riders Level Up their skills and boost their confidence.

Kristian has consistently given back to the community through many free clinics, group rides, and has spent hundreds of volunteer trail work hours across Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania's variety of regional trail systems.  

Kristian is a Holistic Health and Mindset Coach, working with successful adults since 2018.  Concurrently, he works for Prevention Works with Chautauqua County youth in local schools to support them and empower them through difficult social-emotional challenges.  He lives with his spouse, Julie, in Jamestown NY, within 1 hour of 200+ miles of singletrack. He's a foody; an audiophile; a goof; and a loving, supportive friend.

Julie Cornelius - is a PMBIA Level 1 and BICP Level 2 certified coach that lives in Moab, UT. Her favorite skills to coach include technical descending and climbing, as well as cornering and wheel lifts. Along with coaching and guiding mountain biking, Julie is also the executive director of @worldridemtb, a 501c3 non profit that works to empower women globally through mountain biking. Julie is also a certified nutritionist and will be offering clinics to teach you how to fuel up properly.

Amy - Amy is PMBIA Level 1 certified and BICP level 1 trained, instructor who lives in Ithaca, NY. Amy has been coaching mountain biking to adults and children since 2017. Her favorite part of coaching is helping others discover joy and confidence while challenging themselves on the trails. Her passion is to grow the MTB Community, focusing on under represented groups. Amy is an instructor at the Holimont bIke park and is excited to share about that at Rooted. Amy is also a long time ski coach and physical therapist.

Shanna - Shanna (she/her) is a GSMBC Level 3 Mountain Bike Instructor and a GSMBC Level 1 Instructor Trainer based in Brevard, NC. With Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest as her playground, she’s deeply rooted in the mountain biking community. After hearing so many great things about Rooted and meeting Amy and Adele while teaching a certification course last summer, Shanna knew she had to be a part of this exciting event! I mean, costumed rides and nature rides? She’s all in!

Shanna has taught courses nationwide for Take Aim Cycling, Radical Roots MTB Skills and Ladies Allride. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management with a concentration in Adventure Sports, and she is also a Wilderness First Responder. Additionally, Shanna is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, further demonstrating her commitment to both outdoor education and environmental stewardship. Shanna is also the owner of EndlessBikeCo. 

Lauren - Lauren is excited to be attending Rooted for the first time! She, her husband and son just moved to the Erie area from California. Prior to meeting her husband, Lauren was a marathon runner, but she quickly took up riding to spend more time with her husband and son on the trails. Lauren is a certified level 1 BICP and level 3 NICA coach. She has taught many 1:1 skills clinics and weekend clinics; ranging in ages from 10-75 years of age and has even done clinics for the deaf, with translators. Lauren has done her fair share of XC racing and a few enduros prior to covid, but since covid she has been focusing on coaching and having fun leading group ladies rides and events! Lauren is very passionate about strength training for cyclists and nutrition on and off the bike. She looks forward to learning the trails in the area, meeting new friends, and putting on many more ladies events in the future!  

Keith - As a PMBIA Level 3 Certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer for Ninja Mountain Bike Performance, Keith brings a wealth of experience and a calm, encouraging coaching style to every session. He believes that riding bikes should be freeing, confidence-building, and most of all—fun. Whether you’re learning the basics or fine-tuning advanced skills, Keith is all about meeting riders where they are and helping them grow.

Keith’s love for two wheels started early—at age five, when he first threw a leg over a little dirt bike. Since then, his journey on two wheels has taken many forms, from racing Enduro and Hare Scrambles on motorcycles to catching air on BMX bikes and finding flow on mountain trails. He’s been mountain biking since the mid-80s, and to this day, nothing makes him happier than sharing that joy with others. While he’s always up for a good challenge, some of his favorite trails are the wild and rugged ones, but ask him, and he’ll say the best trail is the one that puts a smile on your face.

Carley - 

Yoga

Dena with Breathe More Love - Dena specializes in Bridal, Birthday, Team-Building, Private Yoga, and Manifestation Workshops (horses optional!).  She received her alignment, therapeutic-based, 200-hour teacher certification with meditation and ayurveda, in Costa Rica, with the Soma Yoga Institute.  She holds certifications to teach children's yoga and a degree in Equine Science and management.  Dena is working towards certification to teach Horse Yoga and plans to continue assisting Equine Therapy.

Andrea with Ample Movement - Andrea has been a leader at Rooted since the very beginning in 2020. Ample Movement is a community aimed at changing the narrative around bodies, movement, exercise and outdoor representation. It started as a weight neutral hiking group for folks who felt excluded in more traditional outdoor groups and now includes yoga classes and other outdoor activities. Andrea and the group's focus is on joyful movement for folks in larger bodies, folks in the LGBTQ+ community, Black, Indigenous, People of color and disabled people. A non diet place for movement and living in the body you have right now. Working to change our society and set up a space where everyone can know their intrinsic worth no matter their body type or identity. We are here to hike, do yoga, bike, swim, kayak and any other adventures we can dream up. 

Carissa  with Carissa Souza - She discovered the transformative power of yoga 24 years ago and hasn't looked back since.  She has background in various yoga styles that include - Hatha, Vinyasa and Lyengar.  Her main desire is to create a meaningful experience on the mat. She is offering a spicy flow to get your body moving on Saturday morning at the festival. She is also a Human Design professional and will be teaching an intro class at Saturday’s Lunch and Learn.

Bike Mechanics

Maggie - @large_marge03 with 814 Outdoor Sports.  Maggie is an ultra endurance cyclist, clinical dietitian, and part time mechanic.  She learned how to wrench through the need to be self supported through long races and endurance endeavors. She is passionate about sharing the love of cycling with others.

Kayla - @klayng_a_layng with The Common Wheel.  

       Perfect day on a bike: At a downhill park, zero climbing, and ends with a beer while sitting in a clear lake with 5-6 good lady friends.

       Cycling world experience: She has been a member of the cycling world for 15 years. Started out commuting 40 miles a day motivated by dogs chasing her for 2 of those miles. Eventually leading to racing downhill in her early 20’s. Latest adventure was bikepacking in Scotland June 2023. She has been a professional bike mechanic for 4 years, but has 12 years of experience. Currently working as a bike mechanic and Programs Manager for The Common Wheel in Lancaster, PA.

       When she’s not on a bike: Kayla is a part-time comedy script writer. She is also likely seen hiking with her dogs (Quill and Banjo) and her husband, Brian. Or you’ll see her at a show in Philly. She could also more likely be seen eating a pint of icecream at a gas station after bonking on a bike ride.

Cait - @caitlin.spelled.right - with . Stoked to be coming back to Rooted! I moved to Bellingham, WA right after Rooted last year and started to work as a mechanic at the Transition Showroom/ Bike Shop called The Outpost. I now work as an inside sales rep for Transition and travel and ride in Canada and New England for work. I've worked professionally as a mechanic for 4 years but have been doing the work for 8 years prior to making it my career. My favorite wrenching projects are bringing old bikes back to life! I'm generally trying to ride steep tech trails. The jankier the better. After years of trial and error, I've unlocked some ways to have my bike perform better, so now I like to be "under-biked" most of the time. Yes, I'll ride the bike park on a 140/130 travel trail bike. It's fun. Most of the time.... If you want to talk suspension, I'm your gal. When I'm not biking, I'm dropping beats on the drums, playing heated card games with pals, looking at the forecast for sun, or hanging out with my cat, Bert. 

Belle Amie with @brmwgnwrks- a cyclist for 13 years, has spent the last two years as a Cyclocross race mechanic in the US and Belgium. She resides in Pinkney, Michigan but she is from Australia. Her favorite activity is riding her Cyclocross bikes on mountain bike trails, but she also owns a hardtail and a full-suspension bike for days that require them.

Cooper - with The Bike Roost out of Boalsburg, PA. I have been a bike mechanic for 10 years and one of my favorite parts is helping other people develop their own love for bikes. As a mechanic, getting a sad bike happy again is the best feeling. I love teaching others how to care for their bikes and to feel confident about going out in the woods knowing they can handle problems that may arise. For me, there is nothing like taking off on my bike, into the forest with no plan and nowhere to be.

I have five children and have spent much of my life's cycling time on my "mom bike" with various seats, trailers, and half-wheels attached. Teaching each of my kids to ride and then later watching them head off into the neighborhood for bike tag with their friends are cherished experiences. They are all taller than me now so I get to have six bikes in my riding rotation and no tiny helmets in sight. Currently my favorite bike is probably my hardtail but it is hard to beat rolling out first fat tracks in fresh snow! 

When I'm not riding or wrenching I play competitive rec league volleyball and love playing in the hot summer sand most of all. 

Other Coaches

Susie Delo with You Matter LLC - She is the founder of "YOU MATTER LLC", dedicated to mental and physical self-defense, and enthusiastic about others succeeding in life. She's on a mission to motivate and encourage others that their journey in life MATTERS.

Adele’s Nature Ride -  Go on this short, beginner friendly ride with our favorite naturalist to learn about the plants and animals that populate the trails at Loud Performance! Adele is also offering a free group gathering to stargaze on Friday night!

Food Schedule ($ = must be paid for)

Thursday

     Dinner - Pizza Party  Sponsored by, WNYMBA

Friday 

     Breakfast -  A Waffle Miracle $

     Lunch - Over the Rainbow Food Truck $

     Dinner - Om Nohm $ (open until 8 pm)

                      The Best of Buffalo By, Bryon $ (open til 9 pm)

Saturday

     Breakfast - Hope's Smoothies $

                            WYNMBA will be making a griddle breakfast

     Lunch - Over the Rainbow Food Truck $

     Dinner - Om Nohm $ (open until 8 pm)

                      The Best of Buffalo By, Bryon $ (open until 9 pm)

Sunday - 

     Breakfast - WYNMBA will be making a griddle breakfast

     Lunch - On your own.

**WATER: please bring the usual amount of water that you would for a camping weekend, 1-2 gallons.  Water will be provided during peak festival time.

On site food options

WNYMBA - Come enjoy a gridle breakfast.  A vegetarian option will be available.

Over the Rainbow Food Truck - Portland, NY mobile food truck business starring 'Dorothy"

The Best of Buffalo By, Bryon - Bryon will be sure fulfill your meaty appetite.  Check out his mobile menu!

Mazza 5&20 - Mazza is a Distillery and Brewery out of Westfield, NY.  They will be hosting our Happy Hour!

Bemus Point Tap House - Will be supplying beers for out party in the woods!

Hope's Smoothies - Hope Smoothies is located inside Kidder Farm Market with a view of Chautauqua Lake!  Smoothies will be available to order.

Oh Nohm - Gluten free and vegetarian options

A Waffle Miracle - Truly a miracle, sweet and savory waffles to start our morning.

Local food options (Close to the festival)

The Green Door Tavern

The Springs

Guppy's

Bemus Point Tap House