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.

Thu - Jul 29
6:00 PM
  Dirty Velo Girls Ride at Arastradero OSP
It's time to get down + dirty with the Velo Girls. Join us on this all-levels, beginner-friendly dirt ride. Mountain bikes + cyclocross bikes are welcome. Post-ride, we'll head over to the Alpine Inn for recovery food, beverages, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - Jul 31
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program Skills Training
On-bike skills training for members of the Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program. Program enrollment required. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/main.php for details.
Sat - Jul 31
10:00 AM
  Melo Velo Beginner's 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 Woodside Town Hall in Woodside. We'll ride north on Canada Road and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. The first Saturday of the month will include a slightly longer option to test your legs. RSVP to Michelle at melovelo@velogirls.com
Sun - Aug 01
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Bike Skills 101 (co-ed) -- Fundamental Bike Handling Skills -- CHICO, CA
This 4-hour clinic is the foundation of everything else you’ll learn on the bike. This is the clinic where we teach the old dogs new tricks and the newbies the fundamentals. You’ll learn about balance and weight distribution and how that affects your ability to ride your bike safely and confidently. We’ll 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’ll be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Sun - Aug 01
8:15 AM
  Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride -- on hiatus July 4th - August 8th
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. 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 - Aug 01
8:30 AM
  Team Velo Girls Six Weeks to a Century -- week #5
Join Team Velo Girls on week #5 of our Six Weeks to a Century series. This series is perfect for riders preparing for late summer or early fall events! This week, meet at Canada/92. We'll ride to Los Gatos and back -- 75 miles with rolling hills. RSVP to century@velogirls.com
Sun - Aug 01
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Bike Skills 201 (co-ed) -- climbing + descending -- CHICO, CA
What goes up must come down, right? In this 4-hour clinic, we’ll teach you how to climb like a pro – seated climbs, standing climbs, short climbs, steep climbs, extended climbs. And then, we’ll teach you how to come back down again, focusing on a fast straight descent, and then a technical switchbacky descent. Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 101 or equivalent experience.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Tue - Aug 03
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program HIT
High-intensity training for members of the Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program. Program enrollment required. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/main.php for details.
Wed - Aug 04
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This coached ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to coaching@velogirls.com
Thu - Aug 05
6:00 PM
  Dirty Velo Girls Ride at Arastradero OSP
It's time to get down + dirty with the Velo Girls. Join us on this all-levels, beginner-friendly dirt ride. Mountain bikes + cyclocross bikes are welcome. Post-ride, we'll head over to the Alpine Inn for recovery food, beverages, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - Aug 07
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program Skills Training
On-bike skills training for members of the Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program. Program enrollment required. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/main.php for details.
Sat - Aug 07
10:00 AM
  Melo Velo Beginner's 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 Woodside Town Hall in Woodside. We'll ride north on Canada Road and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. The first Saturday of the month will include a slightly longer option to test your legs. RSVP to Michelle at melovelo@velogirls.com
Sat - Aug 07
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Bike Skills 103 (co-ed) -- Cyclocross Skills + Tactics
Have you been wondering what's all the buzz about cyclocross? It's a fun but challenging sport that's beginner-friendly and appropriate for the entire family. And best of all, it's happening at a park near you! In this four-hour clinic, you'll learn all the skills needed to get started in this incredible sport, including mounts, dismounts, and how to shoulder and carry your bike. We'll also share information about bikes & equipment, the local cyclocross racing scene, and how to train for a successful season. We’ll finish off the day with a simulated race and de-brief. You'll need a mountain bike or a cyclocross bike for this clinic.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Sun - Aug 08
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Bike Skills 101 (Fundamental Bike Handling Skills) -- WOMEN ONLY -- Sacramento
This 4-hour clinic is the foundation of everything else you’ll learn on the bike. This is the clinic where we teach the old dogs new tricks and the newbies the fundamentals. You’ll learn about balance and weight distribution and how that affects your ability to ride your bike safely and confidently. We’ll 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’ll be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Sun - Aug 08
8:15 AM
  Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride -- on hiatus July 4th - August 8th
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. 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 - Aug 08
8:15 AM
  Team Velo Girls Six Weeks to a Century -- week #6
Join Team Velo Girls on week #6 of our Six Weeks to a Century series. This series is perfect for riders preparing for late summer or early fall events! This week, meet at the Presidio Sports Basement in San Francisco. We'll ride to Point Reyes -- 80 miles with 6,000' of climbing. RSVP to century@velogirls.com
Sun - Aug 08
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  Bike Skills 301 -- Pacelines + Group Riding -- WOMEN ONLY -- Sacramento
Wheelsucking is an art! Whether you’re a racer or a recreational rider, group riding skills will help you ride longer, faster, and farther. We’ll learn draft theory and basic pacelines, beginning with partner work and progressing to more complex group riding skills and introductory racing techniques. Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 101 or equivalent experience.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Tue - Aug 10
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program HIT
High-intensity training for members of the Tri-Flow Women's Development Racing Program. Program enrollment required. See http://www.velogirls.com/coaching/main.php for details.
Wed - Aug 11
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This coached ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to coaching@velogirls.com
Thu - Aug 12
6:00 PM
  Dirty Velo Girls Ride at Arastradero OSP
It's time to get down + dirty with the Velo Girls. Join us on this all-levels, beginner-friendly dirt ride. Mountain bikes + cyclocross bikes are welcome. Post-ride, we'll head over to the Alpine Inn for recovery food, beverages, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - Aug 14
10:00 AM
  Melo Velo Beginner's 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 Woodside Town Hall in Woodside. We'll ride north on Canada Road and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. The first Saturday of the month will include a slightly longer option to test your legs. RSVP to Michelle at melovelo@velogirls.com
Sun - Aug 15
8:15 AM
  Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride -- on hiatus July 4th - August 8th
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. 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 - Aug 15
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  AIDS LifeCycle Training Ride Leader Certificication
Wed - Aug 18
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This coached ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to coaching@velogirls.com
Thu - Aug 19
6:00 PM
  Dirty Velo Girls Ride at Arastradero OSP
It's time to get down + dirty with the Velo Girls. Join us on this all-levels, beginner-friendly dirt ride. Mountain bikes + cyclocross bikes are welcome. Post-ride, we'll head over to the Alpine Inn for recovery food, beverages, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Sat - Aug 21
10:00 AM
  Melo Velo Beginner's 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 Woodside Town Hall in Woodside. We'll ride north on Canada Road and return -- 15 miles, mostly flat with little rollers. The first Saturday of the month will include a slightly longer option to test your legs. RSVP to Michelle at melovelo@velogirls.com
Sun - Aug 22
8:15 AM
  Velo Girls Northern Exposure Ride -- on hiatus July 4th - August 8th
Join our lovely north bay girls on a weekly ride in paradise. Meet at Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15am. 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.
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)