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table of CONTENTS ■ calendar................................................................... 3 ■ spring

cleaning outdoors................................ 4

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drinks......................................................... 4

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fun checklist......................................5, 8

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drink & fun..............................................6-7

■ spring

fashion tips............................................. 9

■ rene’s

ramblings.............................................. 11

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This orange maxi dress by Nicole Miller can brighten up your wardrobe this spring. (See more on page 9.)

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CalendaR Friday, March

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•WY Construction Lien/Notice seminar, 8:30-11:30 a.m., NWC Center for Training and Development.

•Cowgirl Up Rodeo Drill Team Fundraiser, 5 p.m., Irma Hotel.

•Wapiti School Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 each or $25 per family.

•Live Music, 6 p.m., Irma Hotel.

•Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

•Live music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

POWELL:

•Stothart First Friday Readings, noon, Hinckley Library.

Saturday, March

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•Nature Concervancy - River Cleanup Day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Belfry River Access.

•Dodgeball Championship, 9 a.m.-noon, CMA Church. Cost is $50 per team of five.

•Park County Library Film Showing, 2 p.m.

•42nd annual Soroptimist Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., Cody Auditorium.

•Live Music, 6 p.m., Irma Hotel.

•Live Music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

Sunday, March

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, after 11 a.m. service, 4 South Fork Road.

•Adult Drop-in, 7 p.m., Riley Arena.

RED LODGE:

•Beginner’s Pick-up Hockey, 10 a.m., Red Lodge Ice Rink.

•Acoustic Jam, 2-4 p.m., Honey’s Cafe.

•Sunday Funday, 4-7 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

•Game night, 6 p.m., Red Lodge Books and Tea.

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•Morning Coffee and Donuts, 8-10 a.m., VFW Hall.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

Tuesday, March

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•MANNAHOUSE food distribution and worship, 1:453 p.m.,2343 Mountain View Drive.

•Wine Tasting, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Eastgate Liquor.

POWELL:

•Intercultural Tuesday Lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., NWC dining hall.

•Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop, 6:30 p.m., NWC Fagerberg Building Room 20.

RED LODGE:

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, 5-7 p.m., 4 South Fork Road.

•Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

•Live Music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

POWELL:

•Royal Family Kids Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., Park County Fairgrounds.

RED LODGE:

•Kalyn Beasley, 5-9 p.m., Snag Bar.

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Wednesday, March 25

•15 Mile Country Trail Ride.

Visit nwwyohva.org or Northwest Wyoming OHV Alliance on Facebook for more details.

•Easter Art Class, 10 a.m., Cody Country Art League.

•WY Outdoorsmen Banquet, 4 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Kalyn Beasley, 8-11 p.m., Juniper Wine and Spirits.

•Live Music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

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•Directing for the Stage, 3:30 p.m., Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Free Community Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Common Ground.

•PVCE - More Rockhounding in the Big Horn Basin, 8-10 p.m., Fagerberg Building Room 70.

RED LODGE:

•Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

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RED LODGE: •Hot Topic with Mayor Ed Williams, 5 p.m., Beartooth Elks Lodge.

•“Lincoln & Liberty: Songs as Sound Clips from the Civil War,” 7 p.m., Carbon County Historical Society.

•Stories From Montana’s Enduring Frontier, 7 p.m., Carbon County Museum.

BELFRY:

•Jam Night, Belfry Bar.

•Powell Health & Safety Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., NWC Cabre Gym. •Homesteader Museum Annual Meeting, 3-5 p.m.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, after 11 a.m. service, 4 South Fork Road.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Beginner’s Pick-up Hockey, 10 a.m., Red Lodge Ice Rink.

•Acoustic Jam, 2-4 p.m., Honey’s Cafe.

•Sunday Funday, 4-7 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

•Game night, 6 p.m., Red Lodge Books and Tea.

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•Morning Coffee and Donuts, 8-10 a.m., VFW Hall.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•MANNAHOUSE food distribution and worship, 1:453 p.m.,2343 Mountain View Drive.

POWELL:

•Intercultural Tuesday Lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., NWC dining hall.

RED LODGE:

•Directing for the Stage, 3:30 p.m., Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Community Pint Night, 5-7 p.m., Sam’s Tap Room.

•Free Community Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Common Ground.

•Jam Night, 8 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

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•PVCE - Heart Mtn. Interpretive Center trip, 2-4:30 p.m., NWC parking lot.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

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•Powell Library Edible Book Contest and Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

RED LODGE:

•Carbon County Student Art Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

BELFRY:

•Jam Night, Belfry Bar.

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Refreshing drinks for sunny days Time-saving spring cleaning tips for your home’s outdoor spaces

Get ready for longer days and warmer nights with these light, refreshing cocktail recipes.

It’s time to prep your home’s outdoor spaces for the season ahead. From the yard to the garage to the deck, getting these areas tidy is all part of a thorough spring clean.

Here are some tips to make the process faster and easier.

Strawberry Mojitos

Ingredients White sugar, for rimming 2 large limes, quartered 1/2 bunch mint leaves 7 strawberries, quartered 1 cup white sugar 1 cup white rum 2 cups club soda 8 cups ice cubes

Directions 1. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Run one of the lime quarters around the rim of each cocktail glass, then dip the glasses into the sugar to rim; set aside.

2. Squeeze all of the lime quarters into a sturdy glass pitcher.

Toss the juiced limes into the pitcher along with the mint, strawberries and one cup of sugar. Crush the fruits together with a muddler.

Stir in the rum and club soda until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into the sugared glasses over ice cubes to serve.

Mint Juleps

Ingredients 2 cups water 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish Directions 1. Combine water, sugar and chopped mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow syrup to cool, approximately one hour. Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves.

2. Fill eight cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice and pour 4 ounces of bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup in each. (Proportions can be adjusted depending on each person’s sweet tooth). Top each cup with a mint sprig and a straw. Trim straws to just barely protrude from the top of the cups.

Serve juleps on a silver platter.

De-Clutter Your Workspace

April Rain

Ingredients 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce dry vermouth Lime peel for garnish

Directions 1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Shake well.

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lime peel.

Party Mimosa

Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) can apricotmango nectar 1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice 3/4 cup cold water 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted 1 (750 milliliter) bottle cold champagne 1. Stir together apricot nectar, pineapple juice, water and orange juice concentrate in a large pitcher until combined. Pour in bottle of sparkling wine just before serving.

Your shed, your garage, your toolbox – it’s time to take stock of what you’re storing in these key areas. Broken tools, piles of junk – these are items that will get in your way and slow you down all season long. So before you get to the nitty gritty of your outdoor spring clean, take the time to organize your workspace.

Throw out what is junk, donate what you aren’t using, and organize the rest into categories. Vertical storage can save crucial room, so install tall shelves and use walls and the ceiling to install organizational systems. Now is also a great opportunity to perform routine maintenance on your lawn equipment and tools to improve their efficiency.

Identify Multitasking Tools

Check out innovations on old tools that can make your versatile workload easier. For example, you can upgrade your conventional pressure washer for a newer model with more diverse functionality. For example, Briggs & Stratton’s new POWERflow+ Pressure Washer technology has one pump with two separate cleaning modes – high pressure and high flow, which work for different tasks.

Remember, different surfaces require different cleaning techniques. Whether you’re cleaning up tough mold and mildew stains from your deck or patio or washing the more delicate surface of your car, you can switch modes or apply soap directly from the nozzle. This feature eliminates the need for switching attachments or walking back to the pressure washer, making an afternoon of diverse to-dos manageable. Just be sure you’re using the proper mode for the task. Tips and instructional videos can be found at PowerFlowPlus.com.

Do Smart Yard Maintenance

If you have a larger yard, consider a riding mower to save time and energy on lawn maintenance.

Remember not to over mow your lawn. Not only is it not healthy for the grass, it can be a time suck and increase your carbon footprint needlessly. Likewise, only water your lawn and garden when necessary. During periods of rain, you can ease up on this chore. The most efficient times of day to water your lawn are morning. When the sun is strongest, you will lose more water to evaporation and your work will be for naught. By changing up your lawn care habits, you can save time all season.

While working outdoors can be fun, don’t spend more time than you need to on your household spring cleaning tasks. Finding simple ways to be more efficient will give you more time to enjoy your home’s outdoor spaces.

(StatePoint)

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Spring fun checklist

The weather is warming and spring is in the air, so shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the season.

The great outdoors • Plant something green • See the cherry blossoms • Have a picnic at the park • Jog outside • Play soccer or softball • Walk by the lake • Take a hike • Ride a bike

• Go fishing • Sit outside at a restaurant • Play a round of golf • Go horseback riding Nostalgic • Fly a kite • Look for four-leaf clovers

• Swing on playground swings • Wade in a creek • Skip stones across a pond Eat and drink • Roast a bunch of asparagus

• Jump in puddles

• Steam whole artichokes and eat them leaf by leaf

• Climb a tree

• Bake cupcakes with

pink (or lavender or yellow or baby blue) frosting • Eat a ripe apricot • Eat jellybeans • Buy a package of Peeps • Mix up a pitcher of margaritas Just because • Listen to the rain continued on page 8

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Spring checklist

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Take a minute to soak in the sunshine on a warm spring day.

• Watch bumblebees at work • Notice the trees budding • Spot a rainbow • Listen to the birds singing • Go bare-legged • Feel the sun on your face • Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze • Wear open-toed shoes • Buy a fun umbrella • Decorate your home with fresh tulips and

daffodils • Get caught in a spring shower

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Tips for shopping smarter this spring The spring trends are popping up in fashion spreads, in stores and online, so it’s the perfect time to make a plan and start browsing for treasures. Yes, it’s all right to dream about wearing that tangy tangerine maxi dress on the beach this summer!

But before you get all juiced up about shopping for a new spring wardrobe, check out these tips from the world’s top fashion bloggers whose savvy advice is packed into a creative new book, “Style Yourself,” by Jane Aldridge.

Aldridge admits that building the perfect wardrobe takes time and energy, but if you “shop thoughtfully, you’ll find yourself standing in front of your dream closet.” Here are her tips for shopping smart this spring: •We’ve heard it all before, but Aldridge urges taking a ruthless inventory of what’s already in our closets. Winter is a great time to make space by getting rid of what we don’t wear by donating clothes to a charity or making some cash by selling a few things.

•Stick to your plan. Yes, we know that it’s easy to buy impulse items once we get into a store, but Aldridge also admits that shopping should be fun. “So if you fall in love with something that’s not on your list, stroll around the block to consider the purchase.”

•Work with what you’ve got.

Your shopping list should include items that will work with other pieces in your closet.

•Don’t be afraid to go home empty-handed. “Don’t cave to the mall’s pressures if you don’t strike gold,” says Aldridge. “It’ll deplete resources that you could spend on an item that you truly love.”

•Don’t depend on friends. “Take others’ opinions with a boulder of salt,” says the style blogger.

•To splurge or to skimp? Be careful when filling a “wardrobe hole,” says Aldridge. “If you can plug it with a quality item, do it.

•Check out the quality of an item. Check to see if the seams are straight or the buttons secure.

•Hit the virtual mall. “Online shopping is where it’s at,” admits Aldridge. “That’s where you can hit on amazing deals and one-of-akind pieces.”

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Rock and roll with the vibe of 1970s fashion in H&M’s new Coachella collection debuting March 19 at hm.com.

Seven signs of spring

Let the vibes from the Age of Aquarius be your guide when you shop for your spring wardrobe this year.

There’s a retro inspiration to the clothes you’ll see all reinvented this spring for a whole new generation – and maybe even for a few of us who lived through it all.

Here are seven signs that you’re on the right path: •Let it flare. The legs have it this season. Whether it’s washed jeans, flared jumpsuits or high-waisted trousers, the wide-leg pants are striding into the 70s spotlight.

They’re perfect to wear with all the chunky platforms. Think a little “Saturday Night Fever”.

•Go boho with tunics. Whether they’ve got lots of flower power or embroidered and crocheted with Moroccan designs, the “peasant” tops are once again proving that this is the top to top it all off this spring and summer. Wear them in a gauzy explosion of color in loose flowing cotton, or make them work for you at work when they are

more like longer shirts, all tailored and belted.

•Skirt the issue. The wrap skirt was a 70s fashion hit, thanks to designer diva Diane Von Furstenberg, and it’s once again twirling around in trendy circles. But skirts this season are also going long and longer. From midi to maxis, there really is something for everyone -unless, of course, you are a Katherine Hepburn, who loved wearing her beloved pants!

•Swing in the trenches. OK, so the trench coat didn’t exactly originate in the 70s, but in new loose and swingy shapes and lightweight colorful suede, it’s the perfect coat/ jacket for chilly spring days and nights. Worn over cropped pants and platform shoes, it’s a great segue way into warmer weather.

•Print it. Nothing says 70s like giant paisleys, graphic flowers, sweet ginghams and abstract blocks of color, and, of course, psychedelic rainbow watercolors, patchwork and tie-dyes. What a way to wake up your wardrobe!

Add at least one of these new prints to your wardrobe this season and see how much you want to sing. Come on, get hippie!

•The wedge platform. Yes, there are lots of names for the footwear that is strutting its stuff down the runway this spring -- call them clogs, mules, wedges or platforms -- they come in all heights and in all kinds of designs. From the tall and sublime to the flat and fabulous (that is, comfy Dr. Scholl’s style), these shoes are typical of the 70s, when the wooden heel ruled.

•The fringed handbag. Another classic from the decade when fringe was flying on everything.

Whether it’s a hobo satchel or a cross-body leather bag, a handbag trimmed with this bohemian detail will instantly update your wardrobe. And yes, you too can get hippie, even if you’re on the fringe of this fashion trend.

(In Fashion is written by Sharon Mosley)

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In the stars March 22-28 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Going down the wrong path helps you learn what the right one is. When you’re sure of what you’re doing, you can commit your whole self and get the results of a champion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Once you were impressed with someone, but time has rubbed off the sheen. Keeping the relationship strong at this point may take more effort, but you’ll enjoy it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You realize that there are times when the best conversationalist is the one who asks insightful questions, laughs when appropriate and otherwise doesn’t say a whole lot.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you were younger, you didn’t have the awareness or skills to take care of people as well as you do now. Now it’s effortless, automatic, just the natural way you operate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). They don’t understand that your creative mind gets bored when you stay too long on one thing. That is, unless the one thing is a deeply layered project such as the one you’re about to encounter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you had limited resources, you felt you had to go with the sure thing. But now there are more choices available to you.

Because of this, you can experiment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You want your team to do what they are supposed to do without being told to do it. You’ll have to use clever tactics to inspire them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A certain someone is slowly opening up to you, though you may not have a clue that it’s happening. Be gentle with that person.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’ll spend some of the week cultivating an interest that has little connection to most of your friends and family. In some ways, you are truly different from your clan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Appreciate your friends for what they can do. . So what if they can’t exactly deliver? They can deliver somewhat, and that’s pretty great.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Take a risk. No one, not even you, can accurately predict the results you’ll get after you dedicate yourself to this. You won’t know who you are until you see what you can do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Two strong opinions inside you will argue over how you should spend your days. A day or two of sheer fun will satisfy One enough to let Two continue unimpeded.

If you were born this week your life will get bigger and better. You’ll be extremely selective about who gets to share it with you.

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March 29-April 4 ARIES (March 21-April 19). This week may bring a longing for the excitement and relationships you forged in stressful circumstances. The best way to handle it is to dedicate yourself to a short-term project.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll keep your eye on the big picture, and something strange will happen as a result: The picture will keep getting bigger.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many can thrive in the face of adversity. It’s one of the things we humans are good at. You’ll get the chance to ace this test this week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It will be easier to have fun doing something you’ve never done before than it will be to have fun returning to the happy scene already experienced.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It will take more effort to get close to the people you’re interested in, possibly because you’re in the mood to reach out of your usual circle and make friends with people with whom you have less in common.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Positive and negative social interactions influence your mood every day, but you are less likely to be heavily impacted by these interactions when you are already feeling good about life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You owe it to yourself to find a comfortable fit in all things this week. Your gut will tell you when interactions aren’t quite right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This week affords you a rare cosmic combo-gift in the form of a rather obvious opportunity, a trustworthy team and the other necessary resources to take on such an endeavor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

This week you may find yourself getting bored by your own business and fascinated by everyone else’s. It’s a sign that it’s time to plan another adventure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

When you’re not given what you need, you’ll decide on another approach. Your choices in this regard will define you, so proceed carefully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do not hesitate to invest in yourself this week.

Follow your intuition. Inner wisdom will make you richer than dollars ever could.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Thinking about the future will help you make balanced financial choices that will hold you in good stead for the months to come.

If you were born this week everyone needs wise mentors. Your example shines this year, and you’ll have many followers.

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RENE’S Biker Chicks have become like family ramblings By: René Huge

I have started this column three times in an effort to write about something other than the obvious subject I feel overwhelmingly compelled to explore.

And I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t fight it. This is what needs to be written.

I am a Biker Chick. In Cody, if you say Biker Chick, many people will think first of our 20-year-old mountain bike group – the BikerChix. I could be wrong, but I bet more than 65 percent of the time that’s what you would hear, “Oh, the women’s mountain bike group?”

Hell, yeah.

During the past two decades I guesstimate that, easily, more than 100 women have rolled with us in some capacity down one trail or another on a Wednesday night bike ride.

It has been a remarkable as-

semblage of women. So many of my best girl friends hail from this group. We have grown and learned so much together, the least of which may actually be how to mountain bike. (Well, maybe not the least.)

We all seem to share some adrenaline- or endorphineseeking journey. Or maybe it’s just well-being and the warm feeling of camaraderie that accompanies the good ju-ju we experience when we ride together.

We know when we get out there and pedal the results are worthwhile even if it hurts like the dickens at the time. Sucking wind is never 100 percent enjoyable.

But racing downhill with the wind in your face, your eyes slightly blurred by the cool air, your heart racing and your breathing rapid feels so good.

That thrill buzz is pumping through your veins while the biggest smile settles onto your face. I will suck that wind any day – or any wind that gets me there.

I was a relatively young mother when I first rode in the Wednesday night bike group. It was the one night of the week

We invite all to join.

Wednesday nights can be your church night too.

I knew I could get outside, be with my grown-up friends, exercise and get some ya-yas out.

Some people religiously attend Bible studies or church services. We ride mountain bikes. It’s what we do. It’s church night on the trails – where we commune with nature, God, dirt, wind and women on wheels. Not only is there cycling, but there’s singing, dancing, crying, howling and laughter on any given ride.

And, most importantly, there are lots of singletrack.

We have learned so much through the years. Not just the best places to ride or how to change a tire, but so much more – about life, love, friendship, courage, strength, fears and dreams, support and love.

We are a fortunate lot, no doubt – empowered and faithful. I love these women.

People have remarked through the years about how a little town the size of Cody can have such a large group of women riders – who all seem to like each other and mountain biking. It is remarkable.

Magical. A true gift to all of us.

I can attest, as can many others, that if we needed help of any kind there’s a long list of ladies on the BikerChix email list who would gladly do whatever they could to save the day.

We run the gamut – all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. We invite all to join. If you’re looking for any of the above, Wednesday nights can be your church night too. We welcome you.

You just have to show up and, like we say, that’s half the battle.

The rest is just screamin’ good fun.

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