“I’m too old for that” can be a pretty common excuse…but not for Betty Birrell. The 73-year-old mountain biker still thinks that life is one big playground - and that you’re never too old to send. After pioneering women’s freestyle windsurfing in Hawaii in the 1980’s, Betty started riding her bike back home in Canada at age 45, joining a crew of riders who pushed the limits of what was possible on two wheels on Vancouver’s North Shore. Patagonia’s newest short film explores Betty’s story and serves as an inspiration for any of us to just go get out and ride.
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Mean
May 9th, 2022
This is the coolest 73-year-old I’ve seen. She is very calm taking that trail and skillful. I envy her because I can’t do this stuff, I hope she call us at mobile sandblasting near London
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stash member Max Ritter
I manage digital content here at TGR, run our gear testing program, and am stoked to be living the dream in the Tetons.
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