Sarah Swallow

Sarah Swallow adventure cyclist, community organizer, advocate, and founder of Ruta del Jefe.

Michigan 💛🌊An impromptu visit with half of the fam. And first time meeting my niece Rosemary. I am entering my auntie er...
08/14/2026

Michigan 💛🌊

An impromptu visit with half of the fam. And first time meeting my niece Rosemary. I am entering my auntie era!

There is something about this place that feels like home. Maybe it’s because I was born here, my connection to the water, or the annual summer family reunions growing up.

Super grateful to my Aunt and Uncle who offered their lovely home for us to stay.

My highlights were snorkeling for petoskey stones, making Rosie laugh, the sunsets, a double bald eagle spotting, daily hikes and the inevitable family shenanigans.

Feeling a full heart! ❤️

Ruta del Jefe has always been about more than riding bikes.It’s about using adventure as a way to connect people with th...
07/16/2026

Ruta del Jefe has always been about more than riding bikes.

It’s about using adventure as a way to connect people with the landscapes, communities, and organizations that make the borderlands such a remarkable place.

From April 1–4, 2027, we’ll gather in Patagonia, Arizona, for four days of riding, learning, shared meals, conversations, music, and fundraising in support of organizations working throughout the region.

Whether you’re hoping to join us as a participant, nonprofit partner, volunteer, artist, vendor, or sponsor, we’re excited to begin sharing what we’re building.

This is just the beginning.

Learn more at rutadeljefe.com and follow along as we unveil the next chapter.

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Ruta del Jefe siempre ha sido mucho más que andar en bicicleta.

Creemos en la aventura como una forma de conectar a las personas con los paisajes, las comunidades y las organizaciones que hacen de la regiĂłn fronteriza un lugar tan extraordinario.

Del 1 al 4 de abril de 2027 nos reuniremos en Patagonia, Arizona, para compartir cuatro dĂ­as de recorridos en bicicleta, aprendizaje, comidas en comunidad, conversaciones, mĂşsica y recaudaciĂłn de fondos en apoyo a organizaciones que trabajan en toda la regiĂłn fronteriza.

Ya sea que quieras participar como ciclista, organizaciĂłn aliada, voluntario(a), artista, expositor(a), o patrocinador(a), nos emociona comenzar a compartir todo lo que estamos construyendo.

Esto es apenas el comienzo.

Conoce más en rutadeljefe.com y acompáñanos mientras revelamos el próximo capítulo.

I’m opening my books to 10 new coaching clients.Over the last several months I’ve been training as a Co-Active coach and...
06/16/2026

I’m opening my books to 10 new coaching clients.

Over the last several months I’ve been training as a Co-Active coach and working toward my ICF Associate Certified Coach credential. As part of that process, I’m looking for 10 people who are ready to invest in themselves and create meaningful change in their lives.

I’m offering a package of five 50-minute coaching sessions for $300.

If you’re looking for a thought partner to help you navigate a transition, gain clarity, or create meaningful change, I’d love to connect. I work with people who are seeking more fulfillment and balance, navigating career shifts, working toward big goals, recovering from burnout, adapting to injury, or simply trying to figure out what comes next.

Life coaching isn’t about giving advice or telling you what to do. It’s a collaborative process designed to help you access your own clarity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Through powerful questions, reflection, and accountability, I help you move toward what matters most to you. In coaching, I trust that you are the expert in your own life.

I also offer consulting, which is different from coaching.

Consulting is appropriate when you’re looking for guidance informed by my experience. I draw on more than 20 years in the bicycle and outdoor industries, including owning and operating bike shops, organizing rides and events, developing routes, fundraising, working with major brands, and traveling the world by bicycle.

I regularly support people with route development, trip planning, gear systems, event strategy, sponsorship, community-building, and project development.

If you’re interested in coaching or consulting, schedule a free 20-minute introductory call and let’s explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

Coaching: Five 50-minute sessions for $300

Consulting: $100/50-minutes or project-based pricing

Link in bio to learn more and schedule a call.

06/08/2026

In the absence of my normal amount of bikepacking this year, I’m leaning into backpacking! 🥾🥾

I’ve got three trips planned for this year, each designed to gradually build my skills and comfort, with the final trip being the most remote and challenging, featuring route-finding and off-trail hiking in the canyons near Grand Staircase-Escalante. I’m so excited! 🏜️

I’m joining one of Utah Guided Trips. I know Carrot from Arizona and have always admired their writing, resources, and backcountry route development. What’s cool about Carrot’s trips is that they take small groups to truly epic backcountry places for 5-days.

What’s even better is that they schedule time with each person to coach them on gear, meal plans, and route building using Caltopo. My inner routing nerd was stoked to learn about all the cool features Caltopo offers for backcountry and off-trail routing. 

I know I am going to learn so much more from Carrot, and I cannot wait for this trip. My homework is to build a calorie-counted meal plan for one day, definitely an area I need improvement!

I’ll be attending the trip for women, trans, and non-binary folks on October 2-7. There is a trip open to everyone on October 9-14. Carrot also hosts trips in Alaska and Arizona. Check them out!

I’m not going to lie, navigating this back injury has been one of the hardest things I’ve faced.Living with constant pai...
04/15/2026

I’m not going to lie, navigating this back injury has been one of the hardest things I’ve faced.

Living with constant pain. Not being able to move the way I’m used to. Losing the outlet I rely on for my mental health, my creativity, my connection to community… my work, my identity.

It’s forced me inward.

To sit with what is. To accept. To ask who I am beyond what my body can do. To imagine what I want my life to look like—not just when I’m back riding, but now.

I’m 5-months in, and I fully intend to recover (even if it’s slower than I’d like). But I’m realizing the bike and the adventures—they’ve always been the medium.

The deeper work has been the storytelling, the route building, the community, the advocacy.

And that part of me is still here. If anything, I feel more connected to it than ever.

Recently, I made a leap and committed to pursuing an Associate Certified Coach Credential through the International Coaching Federation via the Co-Active Training Institute.

I’m about two-thirds of the way through, and I feel lit up, mentally stretched, and deeply fulfilled by the opportunity to support people in a meaningful way.

I’ve worked with a coach on and off for 10 years, through big transitions, burnout, anxiety, and preparing for my most challenging bike adventures. It’s been one of the most grounding investments I’ve made.

The most powerful part? Realizing the answers are already within me. Sometimes it just helps to say them out loud, with someone who’s really present.

Right now, I’m building hours toward certification.

I’m offering a package of 5 sessions for $150 ($30/session, 50 minutes each). All sessions must be scheduled between now and the end of June.

If you’re curious, you can book a free 20-minute intro call through the link in my bio. I’d love to connect 🌸🌵

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Tucson, AZ
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