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 - Jul 04
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 - Jul 05
   Velo Girls First Sunday Ride
On the first Sunday of the month we offer a longer, more challenging ride for Mellow Velo graduates, starting either at the Presidio Sports Basement at 8:15, to ride the reverse Tiburon loop via Strawberry Point (with a variety of mileage options possible), or starting at 8:45, from the Burlingame CalTrain station for a jaunt to Woodside and back. This ride is geared for beginners ready to increase their mileage, or old-timers wanting a more leisurely pace. Starting time and location will be announced on the Velo Girls yahoo group, or write to jackie@velogirls.com.
Sun - Jul 05
8:00 AM		   Team Velo Girls Tour of Napa Valley Training Ride #1
Join Team Velo Girls members Diane and Amy as they prepare for this fun and challenging century ride -- the Tour of Napa Valley. This week's ride meets at the Presidio Sports Basement at 8:00am and will take you to Fairfax (out + back) for 50 miles with almost 3,000' of climbing. RSVP to Amy@velogirls.com
Sun - Jul 05
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.
Wed - Jul 08
6:30 PM		   Velo Girls Midweek Madness
Midweek Madness returns!!! Join Team Velo Girls on this fast-paced ride, focusing on group riding, pacelines, high intensity training and fun! Meet at Woodside Town Hall (at the intersection of Woodside Road and Whiskey Hill Road) in Woodside, ready to ride at 6:30pm. 20 miles, fast pace, this is not a no-drop ride. Email Lorri@VeloGirls.com for more information.
Thu - Jul 09
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Ride @ Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join us at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels mountain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. Mountain bike or cyclocross bike recommended. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Fri - Jul 10
   Early Registration Deadline for Bike Skills 301 on July 19th
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 301 (Group Riding Skills) on July 19th. See www.velogirls.com for details.
Sat - Jul 11
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 - Jul 12
8:00 AM		   Team Velo Girls Tour of Napa Valley Training Ride #2
Join Team Velo Girls members Diane and Amy as they prepare for this fun and challenging century -- the Tour of Napa Valley. This week's ride meets at Canada and 92 at 8:00am and will climb Kings Mountain Road and then loop around Portola Valley for 50 miles with one solid climb. RSVP to Amy@velogirls.com
Sun - Jul 12
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.
Tue - Jul 14
6:00 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. Registration here: www.sportsbaseonline.com Email Lorri@velogirls.com for more information.
Wed - Jul 15
6:30 PM		   Velo Girls Midweek Madness
Midweek Madness returns!!! Join Team Velo Girls on this fast-paced ride, focusing on group riding, pacelines, high intensity training and fun! Meet at Woodside Town Hall (at the intersection of Woodside Road and Whiskey Hill Road) in Woodside, ready to ride at 6:30pm. 20 miles, fast pace, this is not a no-drop ride. Email Lorri@VeloGirls.com for more information.
Thu - Jul 16
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Ride @ Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join us at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels mountain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. Mountain bike or cyclocross bike recommended. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Fri - Jul 17
   Early Registration Deadline for Bike Skills 302 on July 26th
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 302 (Racing Skills + Tactics) on July 26th. See www.velogirls.com for details.
Sat - Jul 18
8:00 AM		   Team Velo Girls Tour of Napa Valley Training Ride #3
Join Team Velo Girls members Diane and Amy as they prepare for this fun and challenging century -- the Tour of Napa Valley. This week's ride meets at Orinda BART at 8:00am and will take us to the Three Bears and Carquinez Scenic Drive -- 53 miles -- 6,400' of climbing -- Advanced . RSVP to Amy@velogirls.com
Sat - Jul 18
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 - Jul 19
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 - Jul 19
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM		   Bike Skills 301 -- Group Riding Skills (co-ed)
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. Pre-registration required. More information: www.sportsbaseonline.com
Tue - Jul 21
6:00 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. Registration here: www.sportsbaseonline.com Email Lorri@velogirls.com for more information.
Wed - Jul 22
6:30 PM		   Velo Girls Midweek Madness
Midweek Madness returns!!! Join Team Velo Girls on this fast-paced ride, focusing on group riding, pacelines, high intensity training and fun! Meet at Woodside Town Hall (at the intersection of Woodside Road and Whiskey Hill Road) in Woodside, ready to ride at 6:30pm. 20 miles, fast pace, this is not a no-drop ride. Email Lorri@VeloGirls.com for more information.
Thu - Jul 23
6:00 PM		   Dirty Velo Girls Ride @ Arastradero OSP
Our favorite mountain bike ride returns for the summer! Join us at the parking lot at Arastradero OSP in Palo Alto for a fun, casual, all-levels mountain bike ride. Beginners are welcome. Mountain bike or cyclocross bike recommended. We'll convene at the Alpine Inn for post-ride food, libations, and girl-talk! RSVP to dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Fri - Jul 24
   Early Registration Deadline -- Bike Skills 101 on August 2nd.
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 101 (Individual Bike Handling Skills) on
August 2nd. See www.velogirls.com for details.
Fri - Jul 24
   Early Registration Deadline for Bike Skills 201 on August 2nd.
Today is the early registration deadline for Bike Skills 201 (Climbing + Descending Skills) on August 2nd. See www.velogirls.com for details.
Sat - Jul 25
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 - Jul 26
8:00 AM		   Team Velo Girls Tour of Napa Valley Training Ride #4
Join Team Velo Girls members Diane and Amy as they prepare for this fun and challenging century ride -- the Tour of Napa Valley. This week's ride meets at the Burlingame CalTrain Station (not the Broadway Station) at 8:00am and will take you up Page Mill Road for a long and challenging climb -- for 60 miles with almost 6,000' of climbing. RSVP to Amy@velogirls.com
Sun - Jul 26
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 - Jul 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM		   Bike Skills 302 -- Racing Skills + Tactics (separate sessions for men + women)
This four-hour clinic will teach you all the individual bike-handling and group riding skills you'll need to race your first (or your 10th) criterium or road race. In addition to skills & drills, you'll receive expert coaching on race preparation and logistics, and an introduction to tactics. We'll finish the day with a training race followed by a de-brief. Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 101 or equivalent experience. More information: www.sportsbaseonline.com
Tue - Jul 28
6:00 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. Registration here: www.sportsbaseonline.com Email Lorri@velogirls.com for more information.
Wed - Jul 29
6:30 PM		   Velo Girls Midweek Madness
Midweek Madness returns!!! Join Team Velo Girls on this fast-paced ride, focusing on group riding, pacelines, high intensity training and fun! Meet at Woodside Town Hall (at the intersection of Woodside Road and Whiskey Hill Road) in Woodside, ready to ride at 6:30pm. 20 miles, fast pace, this is not a no-drop ride. Email Lorri@VeloGirls.com for more information.
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)