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.

Wed - Mar 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.
Thu - Mar 11
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Sat - Mar 13
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 - Mar 13
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 - Mar 14
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 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 - Mar 14
9:00 AM
  Team Velo Girls Cinderella Training Ride #5
Join Team Velo Girls for week #5 of our progressive Cinderella Training Ride Series. We will offer two rides each weekend, one designed to get you ready for the traditional metric century ride, the other designed for the full century. Each week we will add several miles to both options. This week, meet at Orinda BART in Orinda @ 9:00am. RSVP to Cinderella@velogirls.com
Tue - Mar 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Wed - Mar 17
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to madness@velogirls.com
Wed - Mar 17
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.
Thu - Mar 18
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Thu - Mar 18
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 - Mar 20
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 - Mar 21
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Bike Skills 101 (co-ed) -- Fundamental Bike Handling Skills sponsored by BicycleLawyer.com
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 - Mar 21
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 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 - Mar 21
8:15 AM
  Team Velo Girls Cinderella Training Ride #6
Join Team Velo Girls for week #6 of our progressive Cinderella Training Ride Series. We will offer two rides each weekend, one designed to get you ready for the traditional metric century ride, the other designed for the full century. Each week we will add several miles to both options. This week, meet at the Presidio Sports Basement in San Francisco @ 8:15am. RSVP to Cinderella@velogirls.com
Sun - Mar 21
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Bike Skills 201 (co-ed) -- Climbing + Descending Skills
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 - Mar 23
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Wed - Mar 24
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to madness@velogirls.com
Thu - Mar 25
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Thu - Mar 25
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 - Mar 27
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 - Mar 28
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 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 - Mar 28
9:00 AM
  Team Velo Girls Cinderella Training Ride #7
Join Team Velo Girls for week #7 of our progressive Cinderella Training Ride Series. We will offer two rides each weekend, one designed to get you ready for the traditional metric century ride, the other designed for the full century. Each week we will add several miles to both options. This week, meet in San Jose (details soon) @ 9:00am RSVP to Cinderella@velogirls.com
Sun - Mar 28
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Bike Skills 102 -- Fundamental Mountain Bike Skills
It's time for a little dirty fun! We'll teach you the basics (and not-so-basics) of balance, weight distribution, and how to use the terrain to your advantage. Learn to rock, roll, hop, and jump. Master the art of steep climbs. Learn to descend with confidence and skill. After just four hours, we guarantee you’ll be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike. This clinic is highly recommended for both mountain bikers and cyclocrossers.

Register on-line at: https://www.signmeup.com/68201
Tue - Mar 30
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Wed - Mar 31
6:00 PM
  Velo Girls Midweek Madness Group Ride
Join us on this fast-paced Velo Girls tradition (since 2002). This ride focuses on group riding skills and high-intensity training. Rolling from Woodside Town Hall promptly @ 6:00pm. RSVP to madness@velogirls.com
Thu - Apr 01
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Velo Girls Winter Indoor Training Series
Join us at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto for this 10-week series of indoor training workouts, led by Coach Lorri Lee Lown. You'll gain fitness like never before to prepare you for the 2010 cycling season. Space is extremely limited. Save $$$ by registering for the series. BONUS: receive a FREE registration to Bike Skills 101 with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering here: https://www.signmeup.com/68167
Thu - Apr 01
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 - Apr 03
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 - Apr 04
8:15 AM
  Team Velo Girls Cinderella Training Ride #8
Join Team Velo Girls for week #8 of our progressive Cinderella Training Ride Series. We will offer two rides each weekend, one designed to get you ready for the traditional metric century ride, the other designed for the full century. Each week we will add several miles to both options. This week, meet at the Presidio Sports Basement in San Francisco @ 8:15am. RSVP to Cinderella@velogirls.com
Sun - Apr 04
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 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)