Root to RIDE:
A Holistic Mountain Bike Mini Retreat
Treat yourself to a transformative experience where the bike becomes a tool for enhancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through contemplation, breathwork, meditation, and foundational mountain bike skills. Root to RIDE is a truly unique experience that builds a strong foundation for riders of all levels who are open to a holistic approach to mountain biking.
What: A 1-Day Holistic Mountain Bike Mini Retreat
Where: Eagle, CO
When: September 28, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
This is for:
Riders Rediscovering Their Why: For those wanting to reconnect with the joy of riding.
Beginners to Seasoned Riders: For all levels of riders who are ready to explore a holistic approach to mountain biking.
Coaches: For coaches aiming to support their athletes holistically.
Riders Seeking Connection: For those looking to experience the bike’s transformative powers together.
Those Who Value Intimacy: For riders who prefer a small group setting, with only 11 spots available.
Where Spirit Meets Sport
A holistic approach to sport.
What to Expect:
8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in over Coffee and Tea
9:00-9:45 AM: Intro and Welcome Circle
10:00-11:00 AM: Holistic Practice: Trusting Your WHY
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Foundational MTB Skills: Balance, Body Position, and Vision
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and Connection
1:00-2:00 PM: Holistic Practice: Cultivating Equanimity: Finding Comfort When Things Get Uncomfortable
2:00-3:00 PM: Foundational MTB Skills: Responding vs. Reacting to Unstable Terrain and Features
3:00-4:00 PM: Integration and Closing Circle
*** There will be wiggle room on timing based on the group's needs.
Eagle, Colorado
Join us in beautiful Eagle, CO, the long-time home of Karen Jarchow and the perfect mountain destination for a retreat. We’ll grow our roots together on and off the bike at the newly built Eagle Bike Park. The exact meet-up location and what to bring will be clearly communicated before the clinic.
Meet Your Guides
Julie Cornelius
Julie is a PMBIA Level 1 and BICP Level 1 & 2 certified mountain bike skills coach with a passion for teaching skills that go beyond the technical—focusing on mindset, overcoming fear, and tuning in to your body's signals when facing obstacles.
With 10 years of experience teaching mountain bike skills, Julie is also the executive director of World Ride, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women globally through mountain biking. She holds a master's degree in nutrition and is passionate about helping others learn to nourish both body and spirit through food, sport, and mindfulness.
Having practiced holistic modalities for much of her life, Julie is thrilled to combine her passions and expertise in the Root to RIDE retreats.
Karen Jarchow
Karen is passionate about mentoring ambitious individuals who are ready to unearth and embody their true selves.
Her journey from elite athlete to mentor taught her the value of holistic well-being.
With a strong foundation in Western studies, including Sports Psychology and Human Physiology, Karen has recently devoted herself to exploring Eastern, energetic approaches to healing. She now specializes in a unique blend of holistic well-being, Kriya, and Cognitive Coaching. This integrated approach has not only evolved her local kids' MTB program, Vail Valley RIDE, but also planted the seed for the creation of Root to RIDE.
Energy Exchange
$350
What You’ll Gain:
Guided holistic practices: Former professional cyclist and current holistic teacher Karen Jarchow will guide contemplation, breathwork, and meditations that support safety, equanimity, and empowerment—both on the bike and in life—a method created through Karen's life's work.
Professional mountain bike skills instruction: Julie Cornelius, a certified PMBIA Level 1 and BICP Level 1 & 2 mountain bike skills coach, will join Karen in leading the physical skills portion of the retreat.
Meals included: Enjoy lunch, snacks, refreshments, and ride food throughout the day.
New perspectives and connections: Gain valuable insights and build meaningful relationships with self, sport, and others.
Exclusive opportunity: Guaranteed spot in future destination Root to RIDE retreats.
