Jerseys have arrived!

They look terrific. Will go for a ride tomorrow afternoon just to try one out! We didn't order a whole lot so there are only 11 more available. Get your membership in today so you don't have to wait until fall to wear the best looking jersey in the city! ;-)

Cycling workshops, MTB rides and private lessons

Only 2 more cycling workshops left in June! Check out the 2009 Workshops for full details on this and other upcoming events.

Weekly MTB skill rides will start mid-June.

Looking for a one on one riding lesson? Contact us to arrange a private or semi private ride ($5 for Velodonnas members, $15 for non members).

MTB Rides May 9th & May 10th!

Sat May 9th

1:00 PM

Bur Oak trail parking lot - Lot #7, South Drive, Birds Hill Park

We'll explore the trails created and maintained by the Olympia Cycling Club for the Wednesday Night Race series.

Everyone welcome. Make sure to bring spare tube, pump etc. Helmet, of course, and MCA General Membership is mandatory.

Email: info@velodonnas.com to let me know you're coming and for more info if needed.

Sun May 10th

Mother's Day MTB ride at Grand Beach!

9:00 AM sharp! (i.e. be ready to ride at 9am)

I know that's terribly early for a Sunday but we need to be off the trails by 11:00AM as there is a race that day.

Meet: Grand Beach xc ski, hiking and mtb trailhead. "B" indicates the turnoff to the trailhead. Basically take East Beach entrance to the park and take your first right - follow the signs to the xc ski/hiking trails.

Email: info@velodonnas.com for more info.

"All Comers" Time Trial - May 3rd

Ladies, Gentlemen,

 

If you have club members or clients or friends who are

- getting the cyclilng bug and looking for a bit of a challenge, and/or

- have thought a little about road racing, but aren't confident about racing in a group or where they fit in or whether they are fast enough and/or

- aren't sure about forking out for a race licence

the May 3rd time trial is open to all riders, no licence and no MCA membership required.

 

We are absorbing the substantial cost of the additional event insurance so there will be no additional fees for non-licenced riders.

 

I realize a time trial is not everybody's thing, but it may be just the thing to pique their interest in a safe, non-threatening, and inexpensive manner. This may be the only such opportunity this year (If it is successful, we will do the same on Aug 29). If someone comes to mind, please pass this along. Brief info below. Full info on MCA website.

 

Gary Sewell

 

 

- Sunday May 3rd at Chickadee Parking lot in Birds Hill Park

- 11:00 a.m. race start. Non-licensed riders first, then citizen licence, cat 5, cat 4, cat 1-3.
- 1 or 2 laps for non-licensed, 1 or 2 laps for citizen, 2 laps for cat 1 to 5
- In keeping with FOG tradition all profits will be returned to racers in prizes (mostly draw prizes)

- $11 entry each for everyone. $2 race levy for cup races already included. And no extra charges for non-licensed racers.

 

* Helmets are mandatory

* All bikes welcome. Special time trial equipment is not needed. Traditional road bikes will meet UCI guidelines. Some triathlon bikes and old school time trial specific bikes may not meet UCI guidelines and will be ranked separately. Exception: commissaire’s have the discretion to disallow the use of any equipment they consider unsafe.