Ride & Event Calendar

Please read Important Notes and What to Bring at the bottom of the schedule.

Check this calendar often! After all, we're women and it's our perogative to change our minds, right? If you've got questions about a ride or event, email the specific contact for that event or lorri@velogirls.com.

All Velo Girls rides & events are for girls & women only unless they are specifically noted as co-ed.

Sat - May 10
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM		   Bike Skills 101 for Women -- Individual Bike Handling
This clinic is the foundation of everything else you値l learn on the bike. This is the clinic where we teach the old dogs new tricks. You値l learn about balance and weight distribution and how that affects your ability to ride your bike safely and confidently. We値l learn skills like riding with no hands, emergency stops, and how to look behind you while holding your line, how to steer, and counter-steer. After just four hours, we guarantee you値l be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike. Pre-registration required. See www.velogirls.com for more information.
Sat - May 10
8:45 AM		   Team Velo Girls Strawberry Fields Forever Training Ride #8
Join team Velo Girls members Jackie and Annette on this progressive series culminating with the Strawberry Fields Forever metric century on May 18th. For week #8, we'll meet at the Burlingame CalTrain Station for a 30-mile out & back to Woodside, followed by lunch/event planning TBA. Please RSVP to Jackie@velogirls.com.
Sat - May 10
9:00 AM		   Mellow Velo Beginners' Road Ride
This is a ride for beginners. All riders are welcome for socializing and support, but this is an easy, beginner, getting-used-to-road-biking ride. You'll learn shifting, group riding (don't worry, we stay way behind each other) and how to drink from your water bottle while riding, in a very non-competitive environment. Meet at Canada & 92. We'll ride to Woodside and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. RSVP to Michelle at bikechick666@velogirls.com
Sat - May 10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM		   Bike Skills 101 for Women -- Individual Bike Handling Skills
This clinic is the foundation of everything else you値l learn on the bike. This is the clinic where we teach the old dogs new tricks. You値l learn about balance and weight distribution and how that affects your ability to ride your bike safely and confidently. We値l learn skills like riding with no hands, emergency stops, and how to look behind you while holding your line, how to steer, and counter-steer. After just four hours, we guarantee you値l be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike. Pre-registration required. See www.velogirls.com for more information.
Sun - May 11
8:15 AM		   Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. On the 1st Sunday of the month we'll ride the beautiful Tiburon Loop -- 38 miles. On the 2nd Sunday of the month we'll invite the boys to join us on a co-ed ride (as long as they behave). Other Sundays we'll ride the Leader's Choice---look for new & exciting routes to come! Check for last-minute changes and route announcements by joining the Velo Girls e-mail group. Questions, email Ellyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com.
Sun - May 11
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM		   Different Spokes SF Climbing & Descending Clinic (private)
Mon - May 12
   Early Registration Deadline -- Bike Skills 101 for Men
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 101 for Men. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/programs.php for more details.
Thu - May 15
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Mountain Bike Ride -- Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join Team Velo Girls members Emilie and Lorri at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels moutain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - May 17
   Strawberry Fields Forever
Join Velo Girls riding this fabulous event! Registration is required through Strawberry Fields Forever. Details on when/where we'll meet TBA.
Sat - May 17
9:00 AM		   Mellow Velo Beginners' Road Ride
This is a ride for beginners. All riders are welcome for socializing and support, but this is an easy, beginner, getting-used-to-road-biking ride. You'll learn shifting, group riding (don't worry, we stay way behind each other) and how to drink from your water bottle while riding, in a very non-competitive environment. Meet at Canada & 92. We'll ride to Woodside and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. RSVP to Michelle at bikechick666@velogirls.com
Sun - May 18
8:15 AM		   Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. On the 1st Sunday of the month we'll ride the beautiful Tiburon Loop -- 38 miles. On the 2nd Sunday of the month we'll invite the boys to join us on a co-ed ride (as long as they behave). Other Sundays we'll ride the Leader's Choice---look for new & exciting routes to come! Check for last-minute changes and route announcements by joining the Velo Girls e-mail group. Questions, email Ellyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com.
Thu - May 22
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Mountain Bike Ride -- Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join Team Velo Girls members Emilie and Lorri at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels moutain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - May 24
9:00 AM		   Mellow Velo Beginners' Road Ride
This is a ride for beginners. All riders are welcome for socializing and support, but this is an easy, beginner, getting-used-to-road-biking ride. You'll learn shifting, group riding (don't worry, we stay way behind each other) and how to drink from your water bottle while riding, in a very non-competitive environment. Meet at Canada & 92. We'll ride to Woodside and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. RSVP to Michelle at bikechick666@velogirls.com
Sun - May 25
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM		   Bike Skills 101 for Men -- Individual Bike Handling
This clinic is the foundation of everything else you値l learn on the bike. This is the clinic where we teach the old dogs new tricks. You値l learn about balance and weight distribution and how that affects your ability to ride your bike safely and confidently. We値l learn skills like riding with no hands, emergency stops, and how to look behind you while holding your line, how to steer, and counter-steer. After just four hours, we guarantee you値l be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike. Pre-registration required. See www.velogirls.com for more information.
Sun - May 25
8:15 AM		   Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. On the 1st Sunday of the month we'll ride the beautiful Tiburon Loop -- 38 miles. On the 2nd Sunday of the month we'll invite the boys to join us on a co-ed ride (as long as they behave). Other Sundays we'll ride the Leader's Choice---look for new & exciting routes to come! Check for last-minute changes and route announcements by joining the Velo Girls e-mail group. Questions, email Ellyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com.
Mon - May 26
   Early Registration Deadline -- Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program
Today is the early registration deadline for the TBF Summer Duathlon #3. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/programs.php for more details.
Mon - May 26
   Early Registration Deadline -- Bike Skills 201 (co-ed) -- Climbing & Descending
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 201 (co-ed) -- Climbing & Descending. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/programs.php for more details.
Thu - May 29
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Mountain Bike Ride -- Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join Team Velo Girls members Emilie and Lorri at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels moutain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - May 31
9:00 AM		   Mellow Velo Beginners' Road Ride
This is a ride for beginners. All riders are welcome for socializing and support, but this is an easy, beginner, getting-used-to-road-biking ride. You'll learn shifting, group riding (don't worry, we stay way behind each other) and how to drink from your water bottle while riding, in a very non-competitive environment. Meet at Canada & 92. We'll ride to Woodside and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. RSVP to Michelle at bikechick666@velogirls.com
Sat - May 31
1:00 PM - 5:00 AM		   Evolution Trainers Bike Skills Clinic (private)
Sun - Jun 01
8:15 AM		   Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. On the 1st Sunday of the month we'll ride the beautiful Tiburon Loop -- 38 miles. On the 2nd Sunday of the month we'll invite the boys to join us on a co-ed ride (as long as they behave). Other Sundays we'll ride the Leader's Choice---look for new & exciting routes to come! Check for last-minute changes and route announcements by joining the Velo Girls e-mail group. Questions, email Ellyn Roberts at: eroberts@velogirls.com.
Mon - Jun 02
   Early Registration Deadline -- Bike Skills 302 for Men -- Criterium & Road Racing Skills
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 302 for Men -- Criterium & Road Racing Skills. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/programs.php for more details.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • Any non-members under the age of 18 wishing to ride must have parent/guardian accompany them to the ride start. Parent/guardian will be asked to sign ride waiver.
  • Heavy rain cancels all scheduled rides. Cancellation notice will be emailed to the VeloGirls eGroup list two hours prior to the scheduled start time.
  • For your safety and the safety of those around you, headphones are not permitted on Velo Girls rides.
WHAT TO BRING:
  • Cycling helmet (required)
  • Two bottles and/or hydration pack with water and energy replacement drink
  • Portable bike tools, tire levers, spare tubes, and patch kit
  • Bike pump or CO2 inflation device
  • Ride food / snacks and a little cash for the road
  • ID card, emergency contact information, health insurance information, cell phone
  • You and your bike (in safe working condition)