Introduced in 2006, this award-winning program is designed to help you bridge the gap from club rider to team racer. In a six-week series of workshops, clinics, and rides, we'll teach you everything you need to know to begin road racing and then support you at your first race. This program is limited to eight riders each session. A solid level of cycling fitness is required. Program fee includes team kit (shorts and jersey), USA Cycling License, race registration fee, 12 training sessions, and a group training program. Contact coaching@velogirls.com to schedule an assessment.
ROAD TEAM 1: Bariani Road Race (Zamora)
February 3 to March 20, 2010
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ROAD TEAM 2: Dunnigan Hills Road Race
June 19 to August 7, 2010
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BIKE SKILLS MODULES
BIKE SKILLS 101: Individual Bike Handling Skills
sponsored by BicycleLawyer.com
February 13, 2010
March 21, 2010
April 24, 2010
June 13, 2010
July 17, 2010
August 1, 2010 - Chico, CA
August 8, 2010 - Chico, CA (women only)
September 18, 2010
November 13, 2010
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.
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BIKE SKILLS 102: MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS
March 28, 2010
July 25, 2010
October 2, 2010
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 youÕll be a better bike handler and have much more fun on the bike. This clinic is highly recommended for both mountain bikers and cyclocrossers.
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BIKE SKILLS 103: CYCLOCROSS SKILLS
August 7, 2010
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.
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BIKE SKILLS 201: CLIMBING & DESCENDING SKILLS
March 21, 2010
April 24, 2010
June 13, 2010
July 18, 2010
August 1, 2010 - Chico, CA
September 18, 2010
November 13, 2010
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.
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BIKE SKILLS 301: GROUP RIDING SKILLS
April 25, 2010
August 8, 2010 - Chico, CA (women only)
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.
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BIKE SKILLS 302: RACING SKILLS & TACTICS
May 8, 2010
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.
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BIKE SKILLS 303: ADVANCED RACING SKILLS & TACTICS
February 20, 2010
Take your racing to the next level! In this 4-hour clinic, you'll learn to "make the race" by incorporating individual and team tactics -- and we'll teach you the skills to do that! Bring your teammates for maximum learning. Liza Rachetto will be joining us as guest coach for this clinic. Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 302 or equivalent racing experience.
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BIKE TOURING 101
Dates TBD
Have you thought about touring on your bike but don't know where to begin? We'll unravel the mysteries of supported, fully-loaded, and semi-loaded touring for you. This new program includes a two-hour seminar on the topics of equipment, bicycle choice, what to bring, how to pack, camping, cooking, safety, and choosing your route. Then, we head out for a weekend of semi-loaded touring with a 50-mile hilly option or a 25-mile rolling option, both ending at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel in Pescadero, where we'll have dinner, spend the evening, soak in the hot tub, and sleep. The next day, we pack up and return to the start. This is a fully-supported event and includes ride nutrition, dinner (Saturday) and breakfast (Sunday), SAG, and your accommodations at the hostel.
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ALPINE ALTITUDE ADVENTURE (aka DEATH RIDE TRAINING CAMP)
June 25-27, 2010
Join us for a fun, co-ed training weekend in Markleeville, CA, home of the Death Ride. This co-ed weekend camp is designed to help prepare participants for the rigors of endurance riding at high altitude. Based in Markleeville, CA, this camp is appropriate for Death Ride participants and others who wish to gain high altitude experience. Daily mileage options range from 25 - 75 miles. Registration fee includes camping (Friday + Saturday), SAG on rides, cycling nutrition, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast, and lots of fun with cool folks. Thursday and Sunday night camping options available for a small fee. You are responsible for transportation to/from Markleeville, however participants will be encouraged to carpool.
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VELO GIRLS WINTER INDOOR TRAINING SERIES
February 2 to April 8, 2010
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 ($105 value) with every series registration! Drop-ins are possible, but guarantee your spot (and your fitness) by pre-registering.
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