01/14/2025
Wow, this is a hard one, and we have wrestled with this decision for months. In short, we have decided not to host a 2025 iteration of Grounded.
There are lots of little reasons, but ultimately, we need to find a way to create a Grounded experience that’s sustainable for *both* the organizers and community.
Susan’s departure brings a high level of restructuring and we have always held Grounded to a standard of intention and purpose. This can’t be pushed or rushed.
On a personal level, these gravel moms need a breather. Event planning takes buckets of time and energy.
As a founder, Cait has poured into Grounded for years, and Sally has been working and promoting events for even longer. We need to rest. We can’t nurture and support a community when we are running on fumes.
Most importantly, we respect each of you and the importance of this community too much to show up as anything less than our best. 🫶🏻
For right now, this is a pause. Our commitment to creating safe, community-centric, joyful spaces through movement and bikes is steadfast. It’s just going to look a little different.
We love Grounded.
We love each of you who has shown up to our start line, cheered us from afar, put Grounded on your “must-do” list, and so many others we could never get them all listed.
We will be back.
Just need to breathe.
Until then, remember, cycling is for EVERYONE. 🏳️🌈✨
