Western Slope Locals Weigh In On MOMENTUM

Momentum

USED FIGURATIVELY, MOMENTUM IMPLIES THAT, LIKE A BOULDER ROLLING DOWN A HILL, SOMETHING WITH MOMENTUM WILL CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD ON ITS OWN.

HELEN BEALl — The Cycle Effect Routt County Program Manager

“Momentum is vital for conquering trail obstacles on a mountain bike. At The Cycle Effect, I help girls traditionally underrepresented in outdoor spaces courageously take that first vital pedal stroke. Once in motion, momentum carries them forward and inspires other folks in our communities to jump on bikes, hit the trails and begin. Seeing the joy on an athlete’s face as she experiences the thrill of gravity carrying her downhill, I recognize the barriers, time and effort she overcame to reach this point. Momentum is earned, and I take immense pride in helping young women find belonging on the trail.”

SUZANNE TRIPP + MIKE YENGLING — Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers

“Since 1906, the Bross Hotel has always been forward-looking: from hosting the business travelers of the day — largely agricultural and mining interests — to having the first telephone in the town of Paonia, its present role at the intersection of outdoor recreation, the arts, and the fruit and wine industries captures an arc of more than a century of growth and development in Colorado’s North Fork Valley. In an age of technological connectedness but individual isolation, the Bross continues to evolve while remaining grounded as a hub of conviviality and respite for travelers from diverse walks of life.”

DEREK REDd — Founder of Gili Gear Bags

“Momentum is a positive force, but only if moving in the right direction at the right pace. That means gaining speed while maintaining focus; using acceleration to push beyond boundaries — free of distractions. While challenging, I believe that work/life balance is critical to the successful harnessing of that momentum, particularly in business. Growing Gili Gear is only worthwhile if the momentum required to get it there also affords me time to enjoy the journey, to be present in each moment, wherever I am and whomever I’m with … to linger longer and ride the momentum that life’s waves churn up along the way.”

Originally published in the Spring 2024 issue of Spoke+Blossom.