Sept. 2nd Skills Clinic at Lyons Bike Park

Time for another clinic!! We have some EXCELLENT instructors lined up for the clinic this week - Lee McCormack, Kristin Butcher (catzilla) and Tammy Donahugh!!

The session on Thursday will be FREE and open to ALL levels!! We will be working on basic bike handling and pump track skills, which includes, but is not limited to, high-speed cornering, floating over terrain, and you'll learn how to build momentum without pedaling, allowing you to fly up climbs with less effort and generally pick up speed whenever you want. The beauty of a pump track is that beginners, intermediates, and experts can all be challenged, learn and realize something awesome. As an added bonus- Lee will be bringing several signed copies of the newly released 2nd edition of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills!

Please try to carpool! To carpool, meet at 28^th and Iris – SE corner next to Sol Azteca at 5:15PM or meet at Sandstone Park by 5:45PM; we will ride over to the bike park together, as it is located out in the middle of a field, the location of which is difficult to describe. If you know where the bike park is, feel free to show up there ready to ride at 6PM. Click here for a map of the bike park; bike park located in the middle of the field west of the High School. Additional parking can be found in Lyons around Sandstone Park (between 3rd and 4th on Railroad Ave).

Dinner and drinks TBD.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike.

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 trail head by 5:45 p.m., dressed and ready to roll by 6 p.m.

5. If the weather is iffy (as it has been lately) 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 field if you plan to join us. The comment field is also great for planning carpools, etc.

Send us an eamil if you have any questions – bmagirls.rideleader @ gmail.com

Hope to see you Thursday!

riding Marshal Mesa This Week - Clinic Postponed to Next Week

We are postponing the Bike Skills clinic that had been scheduled for August 26th. In it's place, we will ride Marshall Mesa. Meet at the Greenbelt Plateau Trail Head on 128 just east of HWY 93. From there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation. This trail system is suitable for all levels of riders

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

Dinner and drinks will follow at Mod market at 29th Street. If you would like to carpool, meet at Mod Market at 5:15 p.m. Or, post an alternate carpool location here in the comments section of the blog.

Be sure to check the blog at 3:00 p.m if there are weather issues.

Important info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike.
2. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
3. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
4. 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.

Rides launch at 6:00 PM so be at the trail head by 5:45 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 6 PM.

If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 PM on Thursdays for updated info.

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.

For planning and 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.

Thursday August 19th - Heil Valley Ranch

This Thursday, August 19th, we are trying Heil Ranch Trail (front side) again since we were rained out last time. Meet at the main Heil Valley Ranch Trail Head. From there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation. Heil is an intermediate trail that is rocky and climbs gradually up to a loop.

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 Mad Greens at 29th Street.

Be sure to check the blog at 3:00 p.m if there are weather issues.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike.
2. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
3. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
4. 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.

Rides launch at 6:00 PM so be at the trail head by 5:45 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 6 PM.

If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 PM on Thursdays for updated info.

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.

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.

West/East Magnolia - Nederland

This Thursday, we are headed back up to Nederland! We plan to ride the West Magnolia trail system. Depending on desires and skills, a group may peel off to ride the East Magnolia section (the Dot trails) or climb School Bus. All of the West and East Mag trails involve beginner/intermediate single track, with some technical sections and climbs to keep it spicy. As always, there will be an easier ride group, and all groups are no drop - no one is left behind.

To carpool, meet at the Justice Center parking lot and be ready to go by 5:10 p.m. (at the latest) or meet at the trailhead by 5:45 p.m. To get to the trailhead, take 119 south from Nederland for approx 3/4 miles to the trail head on the west side of the road. You can also follow Magnolia Rd, cross 119 and you are at the parking lot. Yes, we are using the trailhead directly on the Peak to Peak Hwy.

Dinner will follow at Backcountry Pizza in Nederland.

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.

Heil Ranch / Wild Turkey

This Thursday, August 5th, we are heading to the Heil Ranch Trail (front side). 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 Pei Wei at the 29th Street Mall.

Be sure to check the blog at 3:00 p.m if there are weather issues.

Important Info about the Rides:

1. All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water, and have a trail-ready bike.
2. Riders should also carry the usual basics: spare tube(s), a pump, tire levers, a chain tool, and basic Allen wrenches.
3. All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
4. 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.

Rides launch at 6:00 PM so be at the trail head by 5:45 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 6 PM.

If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 PM on Thursdays for updated info.

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.

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.