Today's Ride is canceled!

This Thursday, April 29th, we are heading to the Heil Ranch trail. Meet at the main Heil Valley Ranch Trail Head. From there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation.

Be at the trail head at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. If you would like to carpool, meet at 28th and Iris – SE corner next to Sol Azteca at 5:15 p.m.

Dinner and drinks will follow at Chipotle at the 29th Street Mall.

There is a 30% chance of rain so make sure to check the blog after 3:00 p.m. to see if the ride is still on.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
2. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
3. Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. If this is your first ride of the season, please bring a signed waiver with you or be prepared to complete one at the meeting spot.
4. Rides launch at 6:00 PM so be at the trail head by 5:45 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 6 PM.
5. If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 PM on Thursdays for updated info.
6. Please don't be shy about coming out - all of us love biking and would like to hang out with girls that are interested in biking.
7. For planning purposes, please post your name in the comment section if you plan to join us. The comment section is also great for planning carpools, etc. If you cannot access the blog post, let us know you'll be there by emailing us at bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com.
   

Hope to see you on Thursday!

Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.

Rainout, Schmainout

The rain put a damper on Thursday's ride (get it? damper? okay, we'll just pretend that didn't happen).

But we've got a long summer of rides, dirt-covered shins, post-ride beers (that can never arrive soon enough), exploring new trails with old friends and old trails with new friends, and finally learning how to go over the rock by the tree with the root. And of course there's always the riding with more female mountain bikers than most folks thought existed.

Our turnouts this year are incredible and have as many new faces as familiar ones. We break into groups based on skill/endurance so that everyone can choose their pace. To keep the groups small, we're looking for volunteers of all skill levels to lead or sweep the groups. No experience is necessary, and you definitely don't have to be a stellar rider. If you are interested in helping out, email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com and let us know if you're interested in leading/sweeping the speedsters, intermediates and/or beginners.

In other news: Get psyched for next Thursday's ride at Heil by watching Follow Me on the big screen at Boulder Theater. BMA's Film Night is happening next Wednesday, April 28th, tickets are 15 bucks, and all proceeds go towards benefiting BMA's "Better Trails for Boulder County" efforts. This is a great chance to get dolled up (you know, like wearing something that doesn't have a chamois) and have a little dirt-free fun. Of course, we may have to put our skills clinic name tags back on, since it might be impossible to recognize each other without dirt on our faces.

This event usually sells out. For more details or to buy tickets, click here.

Follow Me - the Teaser from Anthill Films on Vimeo.

Stay tuned for more information on next week's ride at Heil...

Marshall Mesa April 22nd

Tonight's Ride is CANCELLED! Too wet and a tornado watch until 8:00.

Next week's ride will be at Heil Ranch (the front side). Logistical info to come.

This Thursday, April 22nd, we are heading south to the Marshall Mesa trail system. Meet at the main Marshall Mesa trail head. From there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation that day/friends you want to ride with/whatever.

Be at the trail head at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM.

Dinner and drinks will follow at Larkburger on Arapahoe between Folsom and 28th Street.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
2. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
3. Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. If this is your first ride of the season, please bring a signed waiver with you or be prepared to complete one at the meeting spot.
4. Rides launch at 6:00 PM so be at the trail head by 5:45 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 6 PM.
5. If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 PM on Thursdays for updated info.
6. Please don't be shy about coming out - all of us love biking and would like to hang out with girls that are interested in biking.
7. For planning purposes, please post your name in the comment section if you plan to join us. The comment section is also great for planning carpools, etc. If you cannot access the blog post, let us know you'll be there by emailing us at bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com.
   

Hope to see you on Thursday!

Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.

April 15th - Great Turn Out at Hall Ranch

What a fantastic night to ride!! Last Thursday, April 15th, 31 ladies met up in Lyons to ride Hall Ranch. Considering the large number of ladies who were ready to rock it, we broke up into three smallish groups; two groups rode up the Antelope Trail side and one brave group rode up the Bitterbrush Trail side. We worked on switchback technique, rocky climbing technique and descending body positioning. Although it was cloudy, the temps were perfect for riding! All three groups reconvened at the end of the ride back down in Lyons, and several gurlz enjoyed dinner and drinks at Sol Azteca back in Boulder after the ride. WAHOO! good times!

Check out more of the pictures from the ride.

Next week's ride will be at Marshall Mesa; check back at the blog for details soon.

We are looking for some additional ladies to help lead and sweep the 'beginner' rides. We will do all the leg work to set you up to know where to ride, what to bring and how to lead and sweep; all you need is enthusiasm! Please contact us at bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com if you are interested.

Celebrate (or Mourn) Tax Day at Hall Ranch!

This Thursday, April 15th we are taking our feminine wiles to Hall Ranch. Meet at Sandstone Park (across from Oskar Blues), from there we’ll break into two groups. The beginner/intermediates will hit up the Antelope side at a casual pace while the intermediate/advanced riders will rock the boulders (get it?) on the burly Bitterbrush side.

Meet at Sandstone Park in Lyons at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. To carpool from Boulder, meet at 28th and Iris (the SE corner next to Sol Azteca) at 5:15PM.

Dinner and drinks will follow...somewhere.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
2. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
3. Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. If this is your first ride of the season, please bring a signed waiver with you or be prepared to complete one at the meeting spot.
4. Rides launch at 6:00 p.m. so be at the trailhead by 5:45 p.m., dressed and ready to roll by 6 p.m.
5. If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays for updated info.
6. Please don't be shy about coming out - all of us love biking and would like to hang out with girls that are interested in biking.
7. For permitting and planning purposes, please post your name in the comment section if you plan to join us. The comment section is also great for planning carpools, etc. If you cannot access the blog post, let us know you'll be there by emailing us at bmagirls.rideleader @ gmail.com.
   

Hope to see you on Thursday!

Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader @ gmail.com with any questions.

Huge turnout for first rideof the 2010 season!

32 ladies came out last Thursday for our first ride of the 2010 - a bike skills clinic held at the Lyons Bike Park. Thanks so much to Tammy Donahugh, a Front Range freeride/dirt jump professional, and our own Kristin for their excellent instruction. Kudos also to Tracy and Jenifer for assisting and for Megan for taking photos! And thanks to all the gurlz who showed up eager to learn - it was a great night!

Our next ride is Thursday, April 15th. Check back here at the blog for an update on location and logistics.