Arleigh Jenkins

Marketing agency background, specializing in interactive marketing and mining data to create stellar ROI. These days I'm back in the bicycle industry as the Southeast Rep for Quality Bicycle (QBP). Lover of interactive marketing, technology, bicycles, latte's & photography. My cycling persona is over http://BikeShopGirl.com. Where I test my theories, writing and photo skills to promote cycling and hone my marketing technique.

All things represented or typed about here are my own personal opinions. Please leave it as that.

Basics : Your First MTB Ride

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[/caption] When you mention mountain biking to a lady that hasn't tried it before.. you will most likely get a look of horror and confusion.  The sport, growing but not quick enough, is quickly growing for the ladies in the sport.  Across the US there are ladies only mountain bike clubs popping up, allowing you to learn and experience the trails with skill clinics, and other women who will allow you to go as slow as you would like. Mountain biking can sound daunting, trees flying by you, dirt and mud.  Add the technical features and rocks, it would scare any self preserving woman!

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Carry Things on Bike in Style

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Here's a deep confession, I have a bag addiction.  Come look in my closest and there are at least 4 messenger bags, 4 bicycle specific back packs, hydration bags and then panniers are end less.  Constantly the search is on to find the most stylish, yet functional, bag possible.

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