- Road – DATE: Sunday May 6, 2018 – Read more…
- Mountain Bike – NEW DATE: Saturday June 23, 2018 – Read more…
- Cyclocross – DATE: Saturday August 18, 2018 – Read more…
2018 Schedule
Road Cycling Skills
Sunday May 6th
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Student parking lot – corner of Chancellor Matheson Rd & University Crescent
Who: All female identifying riders, 11 years old and up are welcome
Cost: Free for Velodonnas Club members; $10 for non-members
What to Bring:
- HELMET – mandatory, no helmet=no riding
- Road bike or road-worthy bike (no cruisers)
- Water bottle
- Granola bar or something like that
- Spare tube, tire lever, hand pump – whatever you normally carry in case of a flat. Don’t know what to do in case of a flat? We’re gonna change that.
- Emergency contact & medical (if app.) information (e.g. card in your pocket, Road ID wristband etc.)
- Your enthusiasm for learning new skills / improving skills you already have / challenging yourself
Skills We’ll Cover:
- The Basics – pedal stroke, braking, shifting, getting out of the saddle, cornering
- Confident Pack Riding – we’re going to get comfortable with bike & body contact, touching wheels, clearing obstacles etc.
- Surviving a Group Ride – drafting essentials, pacelines & echelon practice, group communication
Mountain Bike Skills
Saturday June 23rd
NEW TIME: 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Bison Butte. We’ll meet in the parking lot adjacent to Cabela’s (580 Sterling Lyon Pkwy)
Who: All female identifying riders, 11 years old and up are welcome
Cost: Free for Velodonnas Club members; $10 for non-members
What to Bring:
- HELMET – mandatory, no helmet=no riding
- Trail-worthy bike (no cruisers please)
- Water bottle
- Granola bar or something like that
- Spare tube, tire lever, hand pump – whatever you normally carry in case of a flat. Don’t know what to do in case of a flat? We’re gonna change that.
- Emergency contact & medical (if app.) information (e.g. card in your pocket, Road ID wristband etc.)
- Your enthusiasm for learning new skills / improving skills you already have / challenging yourself
Skills We’ll Cover:
- The Basics – pedal stroke, braking, shifting, getting out of the saddle
- Wheel lifts – clearing obstacles
- Climbing & Descending with confidence
- Slow speed manoeuvring & high speed cornering
- Sand riding and more…
Riders will be split into groups based on previous experience/skill level
Cyclocross Skills
Saturday August 18, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Whittier Park – Fort Gibraltar parking lot 866 St. Joseph
Who: All female identifying riders, 11 years old and older are welcome
Cost: Free for Velodonnas Club members; $10 for non-members
What to Bring:
- HELMET – mandatory, no helmet=no riding
- Cross or Mountain Bike
- Water bottle and water
- Granola bar or something like that (snacks)
- Emergency contact & medical (if app.) information (e.g. card in your pocket, Road ID wristband etc.)
- Your enthusiasm for learning new skills / improving skills you already have / challenging yourself
Skills We’ll Cover:
- The Basics – pedal stroke, braking, shifting, cornering, getting out of the saddle
- Mounts and Dismounts
- Carrying the bike
- Starts – bike & body contact, touching wheels
- Hurdles and run ups