Women's Cycling website launched!

Canadian Cyclist.com has launched a new website section dedicated to women's cycling. Check out the link to Cycling 4 Women and the Velodonnas piece written by Erin's former National team cycling mate, Leigh Hargrove.

The Orioles Bike Cage (bikecage.ca) is planning to start up a monthly womens night...

If you're unfamiliar with the Cage, it's a community run bicycle repair shop where cyclists of all abilities can go and learn how to repair their bike using recycled parts. There's no cost (except for the odd new part you may need) and it's open to everyone.

I personally am trying to get this up and running but we're having some trouble getting one or two women who know how to repair bikes who are willing to come out once a month to help others. We will get there, but the more women we can let know hopefully the more who are able to help out!

Thanks,

Katherine

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS - Shaw Cable session
Date: Monday July 20, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Whittier Park

Bike: MTB
Skills: We'll use some props and obstacles to practice slow speed technique, wheel lifts (over logs etc.), basic wheelies/drops, riding skinnies & teeter totters.

N.B - This session is being set up for a Shaw Cable segment on cycling.

Summer Workshop & Ride Schedule

Check out the 2009 Workshops page for our summer schedule!

Weekly rides continue on Sundays (road) and Mondays (mtb). See the Club Rides page for details.

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.