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THM’s influence: “It has introduced me 2007. The team is admittedly high to so many women in my community maintenance now, having evolved into a with similar interests. Many of us used to roster of 45 with three divisions. race the town series, but now we’re “There’s the town series roster,” craving bigger adventures.” Hermes explained, “which is an excellent THM is also entering new territory place for women to get their feet wet. It’s with Land Rover Roaring Fork, exclusive meant as a place to learn how to race. Of sponsor for the diversified team as part of the 15 girls on our roster, seven are a carbon neutral marketing plan. beginners, and that’s how I want it. It’s “Each girl will keep a log of time on how I grew.” Hermes commends the the bike, be it commuting or training, numerous sponsors: Howard Head, Bus Team High Maintenance founders Wysong, center, which they will submit to Land Rover,” Stop Pizza, Moontime Cyclery, Squirt and Hermes, left, topped the podium at 2007 Whiskey Hermes said. “This time translates to Lube, Dave Stevens, Laureen Hopkins Off-Road in Prescott, Ariz. dollars which LRRF will donate to two Interior Design and E-Town. conservancy trusts. It’ s a chance for THM to have deeper The second aspect of the team will race regionally in more substance and to give back to the community.” Hermes laughs. diverse arenas. “These are the seasoned racers,” Hermes said, “I hope Land Rover’ s ready; I tried to warn them how much “our tough-as-nails girls who have moved beyond the town these girls ride.” series and like to push themselves in venues like the Firecracker The last division of THM began when Hermes’ eight-year-old 50, the Leadville 100 or 24-hour races, those who like to put son piped, “Why can’t I have a team?” This led to the High themselves in the pain cave.” Maintenance in Training team comprised of 15 kids and geared THM has a good history in the pain cave, topping the podium in regional heavyweight events like 24 Hours of Moab. toward creating camaraderie and initial race experiences for children. Mountain Pedaler of Eagle, Hermes Resort Properties, They have won divisions at the Firecracker 50 and placed Darby Architects and Aqua Logic have stepped up as sponsors. respectably in the Leadville 100 and Ultra 100. “I just love this aspect of the team,” Hermes said. “There are “This year, we’re branching out; we even have a downhiller,” no expectations other than to get together and ride. I’ll register she said. Hermes has been asked to create a triathlon team. She’s the kids as juniors, and they can show up and race or not. No considering it. “If there are girls out there who want to race, pressure. We just want to nurture a love of the sport through I want to support them.” camaraderie and recognition.” –H. E. Sappenfield Julie Morrow, team member since inception, reflects on
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