Saturday, March 19, 2011

Only a few jerseys left...



Jerseys are only $60 and all proceeds from jersey sales will go toward supporting the competitive pursuits of MCA female athletes. I only have a few sizes left so email me to find out how to get yours today!

Friday, March 18, 2011

2011 Schedule

How to Register: Call 233-4701 or email info@velodonnas.com

Workshop fees:
$10 (all proceeds will go to support MCA female riders)
Cash or cheque (payable to "Velodonnas")

All riders must have a General Membership ($40) with the Manitoba Cycling Association.

SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Subject to change. Please email so that your address will be added to a contact list. If there is enough interest more skill clinics will be added!

INTRO TO VELODONNAS RIDE
Date: FRIDAY MAY 13, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Assiniboine Park, Zoo parking lot.
Bike: Road or MTB - bring whatever bike you want.
OPEN TO EVERYONE - FREE OF CHARGE. Come out and meet some new riding partners! Find out what Velodonnas is all about. We'll go over some basic bike handling skills and what to expect when riding in a group.

ROAD RIDING - GROUP RIDE BASICS (Skill Clinic)
Date: SUNDAY June 5, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm *NOTE - new start time
Location: Assiniboine Park, Zoo parking lot.
Skills: We'll cover some necessary bike handling skills particular to road (group) riding such as close contact riding, passing, touching wheels, mentality of riding in large groups etc.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS (Skill Clinic)
Date: Saturday July 23, 2011
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Whittier Park
Bike: MTB
Skills: We'll use some props and obstacles to practice slow speed technique, wheel lifts (over logs etc.), basic manuals/drops, riding skinnies & teeter totters.


WHAT TO BRING:
  • A bike in good working order
  • A spare tube, pump & patch kit
  • Bottle or hydration pack with H2O or other fluid replacement
  • An energy bar (or 2)
  • Spare change
  • Small laminated card with name, address, emergency contact, medical # etc...
WHAT TO WEAR:
  • Helmet is mandatory on all rides...no exceptions
  • Cycling shorts
  • Cycling jersey/top
  • Sunglasses
  • Cycling gloves
  • Sunscreen