Skip to content
  • Mountain Bike
    • Equipment
      • Utility Belt 1L
      • Enduro Fanny 3L
      • Core Pack 15L
      • Tailgate Locker
      • The Pint Bag
    • Accessories
      • Muck Guards
      • Tech Tees
      • Hawaiian Party Time Tech Tees
  • Ski
    • Sale
      • 2023 Skis
      • Warehouse Clearance
    • All Mountain
      • Apostle 96
      • Apostle 96 Pro
      • Apostle 106
      • Valhalla 97
      • Valhalla 107
      • Rippah Jr
    • Touring
      • Apostle 96 Tour
      • Apostle 106 Tour
      • North Shore 114 Tour
    • Freeride & Powder
      • Rippah 98
      • North Shore 110
      • North Shore 114
      • Professor 121
      • Butterknife
    • Equipment
      • Core Pack 25L
      • Core Pack 42L
  • Apparel
  • Community
    • Locations
      • Breckenridge
      • Truckee
      • Whistler
    • Programs
      • Positive Community Impact
      • RMU Scholarship
      • Seven4 Society
    • Stories
      • Community
      • Adventure
      • Design
  • About Us
    • RMU's Story
    • Renewable Ski Factory
    • Employee Owned
    • Dealers
  • Log in
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
Cart
Subtotal
$0.00 USD
Shipping, taxes, and discount codes calculated at checkout.
Your cart is currently empty.
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • TikTok

Currency

  • Andorra (EUR €)
  • Argentina (USD $)
  • Armenia (USD $)
  • Australia (AUD $)
  • Austria (EUR €)
  • Bahamas (USD $)
  • Bangladesh (USD $)
  • Barbados (USD $)
  • Belgium (EUR €)
  • Bermuda (USD $)
  • Bolivia (USD $)
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina (USD $)
  • Brazil (USD $)
  • Brunei (USD $)
  • Bulgaria (USD $)
  • Burkina Faso (USD $)
  • Burundi (USD $)
  • Cambodia (USD $)
  • Cameroon (USD $)
  • Canada (CAD $)
  • Cape Verde (USD $)
  • Caribbean Netherlands (USD $)
  • Cayman Islands (USD $)
  • Chad (USD $)
  • Chile (USD $)
  • China (USD $)
  • Colombia (USD $)
  • Comoros (USD $)
  • Cook Islands (USD $)
  • Costa Rica (USD $)
  • Croatia (USD $)
  • Cyprus (EUR €)
  • Czechia (USD $)
  • Denmark (USD $)
  • Dominican Republic (USD $)
  • Ecuador (USD $)
  • El Salvador (USD $)
  • Equatorial Guinea (USD $)
  • Estonia (EUR €)
  • Eswatini (USD $)
  • Ethiopia (USD $)
  • Falkland Islands (USD $)
  • Faroe Islands (USD $)
  • Fiji (USD $)
  • Finland (EUR €)
  • France (EUR €)
  • French Guiana (EUR €)
  • French Polynesia (USD $)
  • Gabon (USD $)
  • Gambia (USD $)
  • Georgia (USD $)
  • Germany (EUR €)
  • Ghana (USD $)
  • Gibraltar (USD $)
  • Greece (EUR €)
  • Greenland (USD $)
  • Grenada (USD $)
  • Guadeloupe (EUR €)
  • Guatemala (USD $)
  • Guinea (USD $)
  • Guinea-Bissau (USD $)
  • Guyana (USD $)
  • Haiti (USD $)
  • Honduras (USD $)
  • Hong Kong SAR (USD $)
  • Hungary (USD $)
  • Iceland (USD $)
  • India (USD $)
  • Indonesia (USD $)
  • Ireland (EUR €)
  • Israel (USD $)
  • Italy (EUR €)
  • Jamaica (USD $)
  • Japan (JPY ¥)
  • Jersey (USD $)
  • Jordan (USD $)
  • Laos (USD $)
  • Latvia (EUR €)
  • Lithuania (EUR €)
  • Luxembourg (EUR €)
  • Macao SAR (USD $)
  • Malaysia (USD $)
  • Maldives (USD $)
  • Malta (EUR €)
  • Martinique (EUR €)
  • Mayotte (EUR €)
  • Mexico (USD $)
  • Moldova (USD $)
  • Monaco (EUR €)
  • Montenegro (EUR €)
  • Montserrat (USD $)
  • Morocco (USD $)
  • Nepal (USD $)
  • Netherlands (EUR €)
  • New Caledonia (USD $)
  • New Zealand (USD $)
  • Nicaragua (USD $)
  • Niue (USD $)
  • North Macedonia (USD $)
  • Norway (EUR €)
  • Panama (USD $)
  • Papua New Guinea (USD $)
  • Paraguay (USD $)
  • Peru (USD $)
  • Philippines (USD $)
  • Poland (USD $)
  • Portugal (EUR €)
  • Qatar (USD $)
  • Réunion (EUR €)
  • Romania (USD $)
  • Samoa (USD $)
  • San Marino (EUR €)
  • Serbia (USD $)
  • Seychelles (USD $)
  • Singapore (USD $)
  • Slovakia (EUR €)
  • Slovenia (EUR €)
  • Solomon Islands (USD $)
  • South Africa (USD $)
  • South Korea (USD $)
  • Spain (EUR €)
  • Sri Lanka (USD $)
  • St. Barthélemy (EUR €)
  • St. Helena (USD $)
  • St. Martin (EUR €)
  • Sweden (EUR €)
  • Switzerland (EUR €)
  • Taiwan (USD $)
  • Thailand (USD $)
  • Tonga (USD $)
  • Trinidad & Tobago (USD $)
  • Tunisia (USD $)
  • Turkey (USD $)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (USD $)
  • Tuvalu (USD $)
  • United Arab Emirates (USD $)
  • United Kingdom (GBP £)
  • United States (USD $)
  • Uruguay (USD $)
  • Uzbekistan (USD $)
  • Vanuatu (USD $)
  • Vietnam (USD $)
Search
Log in Search Cart
  • Mountain Bike
    MTB Equipment
    Equipment
    Utility Belt 1L
    Enduro Fanny 3L
    Core Pack 15L
    Tailgate Locker
    The Pint Bag
    Apparel
    Accessories
    Muck Guards
    Tech Tees
    Hawaiian Party Time Tech Tees
  • Ski
    Sale Collection
    Sale
    2023 Skis
    Warehouse Clearance
    All Mountain
    All Mountain
    Apostle 96
    Apostle 96 Pro
    Apostle 106
    Valhalla 97
    Valhalla 107
    Rippah Jr
    Touring
    Touring
    Apostle 96 Tour
    Apostle 106 Tour
    North Shore 114 Tour
    Freeride & Powder
    Freeride & Powder
    Rippah 98
    North Shore 110
    North Shore 114
    Professor 121
    Butterknife
    Ski Equipment
    Equipment
    Core Pack 25L
    Core Pack 42L
  • Apparel
  • Community
    Locations
    Breckenridge
    Truckee
    Whistler
    Programs
    Positive Community Impact
    RMU Scholarship
    Seven4 Society
    Stories
    Community
    Adventure
    Design
  • About Us
    • RMU's Story
    • Renewable Ski Factory
    • Employee Owned
    • Dealers
Mountain Bike EquipmentShipping Begins May 11th
Free Shipping USA
Access Denied
IMPORTANT! If you’re a store owner, please make sure you have Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin, as you have customer based locks set up with EasyLockdown app. Enable Customer Accounts
Finding A Sense Of Community
May 11, 2023

Finding A Sense Of Community

by Mitchell Palmer

Moving to new places in search of adventure and belonging is something many of us have done. Whether it's for a short while or a lifetime, the uncertainty and starting from scratch can be intimidating, no matter how many times you've gone through it. But the great thing about mountain towns is knowing that you'll meet like-minded folks who are also seeking new experiences and adventures. The values we share, the thrill of conquering new peaks, the favorite chairlifts, and uncovering hidden camping spots—these are the things that bring us together. Yet, the trickiest part can be finding a place to truly call home.

 

Truckee RideO


In mountain towns, finding a sense of belonging and a community can be a real challenge. It's a strange feeling to be surrounded by genuine people who share your passions, values, sports, and hobbies, but still feel like something's missing to make it truly feel like home.

What we all crave are those shared experiences. Sure, they say "no friends on a powder day," but riding solo is never quite as fun. It's not the same without someone to laugh with after wiping out or to pump you up before taking on a big drop. So, sometimes it's worth waiting for the right moment to ride together.

 


Zach Kent knows this feeling all too well from his time in Truckee. He recently took up a new sport and was on the lookout for mountain biking buddies to explore new trails with. Zach was in search of that final missing piece—a connection to share new memories with.

That's when Zach discovered the RMU Truckee Ride-Os. Every Wednesday night, the local community gathers for a group mountain bike ride. It's an opportunity to ride new trails, make new friends, and enjoy a few drinks together. The event is laid-back and relaxed, with no pressure or worries.

  

VZH Truckee Rideo Ripping

The RMU Ride-Os originated in Breckenridge with the goal of creating a regular community mountain bike ride, something that surprisingly didn't exist in our mountain town. We started with a simple weekly event on weekdays at 5 pm. Over time, it has grown into a crew of 20 riders hitting the local trails. RMU employees, regulars from the area, and new faces all come together to hang out after a day of work. We choose a trail difficulty that suits the whole group, ensuring everyone can ride together and have a blast.

The Ride-Os have been a huge success in Breckenridge, and that success has carried over to our Truckee location—a town that was also missing a mountain bike community ride. The convenience, friendly faces, and the added bonus of cheap drinks (often accompanied by live music) at the RMU shop have made this weekly event we don't want to miss.

We want to extend our gratitude to Zach for sharing his experience with the Truckee Ride-O. We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact it has had on him. We're excited to keep Ridin' Ride-Os and continue finding a place to call home in each of these new mountain towns.


Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.


"Finding like-minded people in mountain towns and outdoor sports is fairly easy. Odds are, the people you meet are all into the same sports, same activities, and love life in the mountains just as much as you do. But, finding a true sense of community is a more difficult task.
You need shared experiences. You need a strong sense of belonging and a means of bringing people together. RMU fostered that culture and brought together the community of people who really got me into biking, helped push me to get better, and became some of my best friends. And it all started by just showing up to a Wednesday night group ride."

Zach Kent
Back to Community

Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest

You may also like

View all
Finding A Sense Of Community
May 11, 2023
Finding A Sense Of Community
Gear Patrol @ RMU Breckenrdige 2019
Feb 27, 2019
Gear Patrol @ RMU Breckenrdige 2019
Welcome Wiley
Dec 11, 2017
Welcome Wiley
Invalid password
Enter

Ski Clearance

Up To 50% Discount Until Stock Lasts

Shop

2024 Ski Preorder

Inventory Selling Out Fast

Shop

RMU Locations

Checkout RMU Near You

View
  • 2024 Proform Preorder
  • Affiliate Program
  • Contact Us
  • Pro Deals
  • Returns
  • Warranty
  • Dealer Locator
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Sign up and save

Subscribe to get special offers, free giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • TikTok

Currency

  • Andorra (EUR €)
  • Argentina (USD $)
  • Armenia (USD $)
  • Australia (AUD $)
  • Austria (EUR €)
  • Bahamas (USD $)
  • Bangladesh (USD $)
  • Barbados (USD $)
  • Belgium (EUR €)
  • Bermuda (USD $)
  • Bolivia (USD $)
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina (USD $)
  • Brazil (USD $)
  • Brunei (USD $)
  • Bulgaria (USD $)
  • Burkina Faso (USD $)
  • Burundi (USD $)
  • Cambodia (USD $)
  • Cameroon (USD $)
  • Canada (CAD $)
  • Cape Verde (USD $)
  • Caribbean Netherlands (USD $)
  • Cayman Islands (USD $)
  • Chad (USD $)
  • Chile (USD $)
  • China (USD $)
  • Colombia (USD $)
  • Comoros (USD $)
  • Cook Islands (USD $)
  • Costa Rica (USD $)
  • Croatia (USD $)
  • Cyprus (EUR €)
  • Czechia (USD $)
  • Denmark (USD $)
  • Dominican Republic (USD $)
  • Ecuador (USD $)
  • El Salvador (USD $)
  • Equatorial Guinea (USD $)
  • Estonia (EUR €)
  • Eswatini (USD $)
  • Ethiopia (USD $)
  • Falkland Islands (USD $)
  • Faroe Islands (USD $)
  • Fiji (USD $)
  • Finland (EUR €)
  • France (EUR €)
  • French Guiana (EUR €)
  • French Polynesia (USD $)
  • Gabon (USD $)
  • Gambia (USD $)
  • Georgia (USD $)
  • Germany (EUR €)
  • Ghana (USD $)
  • Gibraltar (USD $)
  • Greece (EUR €)
  • Greenland (USD $)
  • Grenada (USD $)
  • Guadeloupe (EUR €)
  • Guatemala (USD $)
  • Guinea (USD $)
  • Guinea-Bissau (USD $)
  • Guyana (USD $)
  • Haiti (USD $)
  • Honduras (USD $)
  • Hong Kong SAR (USD $)
  • Hungary (USD $)
  • Iceland (USD $)
  • India (USD $)
  • Indonesia (USD $)
  • Ireland (EUR €)
  • Israel (USD $)
  • Italy (EUR €)
  • Jamaica (USD $)
  • Japan (JPY ¥)
  • Jersey (USD $)
  • Jordan (USD $)
  • Laos (USD $)
  • Latvia (EUR €)
  • Lithuania (EUR €)
  • Luxembourg (EUR €)
  • Macao SAR (USD $)
  • Malaysia (USD $)
  • Maldives (USD $)
  • Malta (EUR €)
  • Martinique (EUR €)
  • Mayotte (EUR €)
  • Mexico (USD $)
  • Moldova (USD $)
  • Monaco (EUR €)
  • Montenegro (EUR €)
  • Montserrat (USD $)
  • Morocco (USD $)
  • Nepal (USD $)
  • Netherlands (EUR €)
  • New Caledonia (USD $)
  • New Zealand (USD $)
  • Nicaragua (USD $)
  • Niue (USD $)
  • North Macedonia (USD $)
  • Norway (EUR €)
  • Panama (USD $)
  • Papua New Guinea (USD $)
  • Paraguay (USD $)
  • Peru (USD $)
  • Philippines (USD $)
  • Poland (USD $)
  • Portugal (EUR €)
  • Qatar (USD $)
  • Réunion (EUR €)
  • Romania (USD $)
  • Samoa (USD $)
  • San Marino (EUR €)
  • Serbia (USD $)
  • Seychelles (USD $)
  • Singapore (USD $)
  • Slovakia (EUR €)
  • Slovenia (EUR €)
  • Solomon Islands (USD $)
  • South Africa (USD $)
  • South Korea (USD $)
  • Spain (EUR €)
  • Sri Lanka (USD $)
  • St. Barthélemy (EUR €)
  • St. Helena (USD $)
  • St. Martin (EUR €)
  • Sweden (EUR €)
  • Switzerland (EUR €)
  • Taiwan (USD $)
  • Thailand (USD $)
  • Tonga (USD $)
  • Trinidad & Tobago (USD $)
  • Tunisia (USD $)
  • Turkey (USD $)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (USD $)
  • Tuvalu (USD $)
  • United Arab Emirates (USD $)
  • United Kingdom (GBP £)
  • United States (USD $)
  • Uruguay (USD $)
  • Uzbekistan (USD $)
  • Vanuatu (USD $)
  • Vietnam (USD $)

Powered by Shopify

Finding A Sense Of Community