We are trying to switch over 100% to the new bouldermountainbike.org website, however until we get things all sorted out, we'll be using a mix of mechanisms to get the word out.
For more information on the ride this week, click here and sign up!
We have Moved!
The Gurlz Ride Blog has moved over to the new Boulder Mountainbike Alliance web site at bouldermountainbike.org.
The website will primarily take the place of the wiki page and the blog we used before to announce rides and coordinate carpooling. PLEASE log on and sign up for a web account using "Register" in the upper right hand corner of the website if you have not already done so. You do not have to sign up as a BMA member first (but you can if you want; it's easy and super cheap!).
Once you have registered for the BMA website, go ahead and join the Gurlz Ride Group by:
The website will primarily take the place of the wiki page and the blog we used before to announce rides and coordinate carpooling. PLEASE log on and sign up for a web account using "Register" in the upper right hand corner of the website if you have not already done so. You do not have to sign up as a BMA member first (but you can if you want; it's easy and super cheap!).
Once you have registered for the BMA website, go ahead and join the Gurlz Ride Group by:
- Clicking on "Social Rides" at the top of the page.
- Then click on "Gurlz Ride" either on the right side of the page or the middle of the page.
- Finally, click on the green button that says "Join this Group"; follow any instructions prompted.
Easy Peasy!
We will be using the new website to set up rides through an Event Calendar. We will coordinate carpooling using comments to the Ride/Event.
The blog has been relocated to reside inside the BMA website and we'll use the blog to share photos after each ride.
One super nice feature of the new website is a module that lets all of you suggest an event! This way, you can schedule your own rides in addition to the weekly rides we set up for Thursdays. You can even suggest other events like parties and what not! There's lots more! I'll be sending out additional information so everyone knows how to use the new system (don't worry - it will be painless!).
Please check out the new BMA website and join the group! In there you'll soon find an announcement about the upcoming BMA Banquet, a swanky event you won't want to miss! We'll even have a couple of tables reserved for all of you ladies (and your dates).
We will be using the new website to set up rides through an Event Calendar. We will coordinate carpooling using comments to the Ride/Event.
The blog has been relocated to reside inside the BMA website and we'll use the blog to share photos after each ride.
One super nice feature of the new website is a module that lets all of you suggest an event! This way, you can schedule your own rides in addition to the weekly rides we set up for Thursdays. You can even suggest other events like parties and what not! There's lots more! I'll be sending out additional information so everyone knows how to use the new system (don't worry - it will be painless!).
Please check out the new BMA website and join the group! In there you'll soon find an announcement about the upcoming BMA Banquet, a swanky event you won't want to miss! We'll even have a couple of tables reserved for all of you ladies (and your dates).
End of Season Party November 18th!
PAR-TAY!
Come out Thursday, November 18th, to celebrate a most excellent season of mountain biking and friendship! The party will start at 6:30 pm and run to to approx 9:30 pm. The party wil be at my house in Gunbarrel.
To receive the address for the party, please email me at bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com.
Please come out even if you couldn't make it to one of the rides this year - you'll meet fun women to ride with next year. Feel free to let us know about other women you think might be interested in participating in our Gurlz Only Rides and we'll invite them too!
Hope to see you on the 18th!
Jenifer
Come out Thursday, November 18th, to celebrate a most excellent season of mountain biking and friendship! The party will start at 6:30 pm and run to to approx 9:30 pm. The party wil be at my house in Gunbarrel.
To receive the address for the party, please email me at bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com.
Please come out even if you couldn't make it to one of the rides this year - you'll meet fun women to ride with next year. Feel free to let us know about other women you think might be interested in participating in our Gurlz Only Rides and we'll invite them too!
Hope to see you on the 18th!
Jenifer
BMA Gurlz Ridez Ended for 2010
The sun has set on the 2010 BMA Gurlz Ride Season. Formal group rides will resume in the spring of 2011; most likely April-ish (weather dependent).
Thanks to all the fabulous ride leaders who made this year's rides possible and all the participants who made the season a success!
We will be getting together one more time to celebrate a great spring and summer of gurlz on mountain bikes. It'll be a fun evening for us to see each other without our helmets on and provides a great opportunity to exchange phone numbers and emails with new friends.
Stay tuned to this blog for an update on the End of Season PAR-TAY!!!!
Thanks to all the fabulous ride leaders who made this year's rides possible and all the participants who made the season a success!
We will be getting together one more time to celebrate a great spring and summer of gurlz on mountain bikes. It'll be a fun evening for us to see each other without our helmets on and provides a great opportunity to exchange phone numbers and emails with new friends.
Stay tuned to this blog for an update on the End of Season PAR-TAY!!!!
September 23-North Boulder Twilight Ride
This Thursday, September 16th, we are going to ride some relatively mellow North Boulder Trails.
Meet at the Four Mile Creek Trailhead at 5:30 (earlier than usual). The ride will depart promptly at 5:45. It is very likely that we will finish the ride at dusk and everyone must be at least "street legal" with a front light and a red rear reflector or blinkie, as one option for finishing the ride will include a short section of paved road. Sunset is at 7:00 on Thursday evening.
Dinner and drinks will follow TBD.
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 5:45 PM so be at the trail head by 5:30 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 5:45 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.
Meet at the Four Mile Creek Trailhead at 5:30 (earlier than usual). The ride will depart promptly at 5:45. It is very likely that we will finish the ride at dusk and everyone must be at least "street legal" with a front light and a red rear reflector or blinkie, as one option for finishing the ride will include a short section of paved road. Sunset is at 7:00 on Thursday evening.
Dinner and drinks will follow TBD.
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 5:45 PM so be at the trail head by 5:30 PM, dressed and ready to roll by 5:45 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.
September 16- Betasso
This Thursday, September 16th, we are heading up the Canyon to Betasso. We will start with two groups, one will ride from the Justice Center on Canyon up the connector trail and the other will meet at the Betasso trail head. Both groups will convene at the top of Betasso near the facilities and from there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation that day/friends you want to ride with/whatever.
If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. If you plan to ride the connector, meet at the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, be ready to ride by 5:00 PM.
If you plan to meet at the Betasso trail head be there at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. Use the comment field below to coordinate carpooling. May also want to carpool from the Justice Center (meet at 5:20, ready to roll out at 5:30pm).
Dinner and drinks will follow at TBD.
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.
If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. If you plan to ride the connector, meet at the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, be ready to ride by 5:00 PM.
If you plan to meet at the Betasso trail head be there at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. Use the comment field below to coordinate carpooling. May also want to carpool from the Justice Center (meet at 5:20, ready to roll out at 5:30pm).
Dinner and drinks will follow at TBD.
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.
Sept. 9th - Doudy Draw and Springbrook Trails
This week's ride is a tour of the trails on the west side of Highway 93 in south Boulder. We will ride some of the newer trails in the Boulder system, including the Springbrook loop. This ride features swoopy fun trails with beautiful views of the Flatirons. The trail is beginner-friendly but fun for more seasoned riders. We will likely split into groups based on skill level, so beginners and more experienced riders alike are encouraged to come out - everyone will get a good ride in!
To carpool, meet at the Basemar Shopping Center on the southeast corner of Broadway and Baseline. From there we will head to the Doudy Draw trail head. Be at the carpool spot around 5:25, we'll be leaving for the trail head at 5:30. If you want to meet at the trail head, take Eldorado Springs Drive west off Highway 93. The Doudy Draw trail head is on the south side of the road (left) and please be there ready to ride by 6:00 sharp.
Dinner and drinks will follow at Larkburger at 2525 Arapahoe (near Zolos).
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 email if you have any questions – bmagirls.rideleader @ gmail.com
Hope to see you Thursday!
To carpool, meet at the Basemar Shopping Center on the southeast corner of Broadway and Baseline. From there we will head to the Doudy Draw trail head. Be at the carpool spot around 5:25, we'll be leaving for the trail head at 5:30. If you want to meet at the trail head, take Eldorado Springs Drive west off Highway 93. The Doudy Draw trail head is on the south side of the road (left) and please be there ready to ride by 6:00 sharp.
Dinner and drinks will follow at Larkburger at 2525 Arapahoe (near Zolos).
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 email if you have any questions – bmagirls.rideleader @ gmail.com
Hope to see you Thursday!
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 28th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- Riders must sign a
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:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- Riders must sign a
Hope to see you on Thursday!
Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.
Betasso: Attempt #2
This Thursday, July 29th, we are heading up the Canyon to Betasso. We will start with two groups, one will ride from the Justice Center on Canyon up the connector trail and the other will meet at the Betasso trail head. Both groups will convene at the top of Betasso near the facilities and from there we’ll break into groups based on skill/motivation that day/friends you want to ride with/whatever.
If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. If you plan to ride the connector, meet at the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, be ready to ride by 5:00 PM.
If you plan to meet at the Betasso trail head be there at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. Use the comment field below to coordinate carpooling. May also want to carpool from the Justice Center (meet at 5:20, ready to roll out at 5:30pm).
Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.
If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. If you plan to ride the connector, meet at the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, be ready to ride by 5:00 PM.
If you plan to meet at the Betasso trail head be there at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. Use the comment field below to coordinate carpooling. May also want to carpool from the Justice Center (meet at 5:20, ready to roll out at 5:30pm).
Dinner and drinks will follow at Chipotle/SmashBurger in 29th Street Mall.
Important Info about the Rides:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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.
Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.
This Thursday, July 22 we will be riding the Picture Rock Trail starting and ending in Lyons. This trail is appropriate for all levels. We will break in to 2 groups and plan a time to meet up for dinner.
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.
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:
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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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 p.m. so be at the trailhead by 5:45 p.m., dressed and ready to roll by 6 p.m.
- If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 p.m. 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 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 comments section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with questions.
July 15 - West Magnolia (Nederland)
LADIES! We are headed up to Nederland this Thursday! We plan to ride the West Magnolia trail system. The trails are beginner/intermediate, flowy, fun single track, with some technical sections and climbs. The views are incredible and if you love aspen trees, you'll love this trail!
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.
Dinner will follow at the Wild Mtn BBQ in Nederland.
Important Info about the Rides:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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.
Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.
July 8th - BETASSO
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RIDE IS CANCELLED
Sorry to cancel, but after the heavy rains yesterday and the showers off and on this afternoon, I'm afraid the trails will be too wet to ride without doing damage. We'll try again next week!
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If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. If you plan to ride the connector, meet at the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, be ready to ride by 5:00 PM.
If you plan to meet at the Betasso trail head be there at 5:45PM, and be ready to ride at 6PM. Use the comment field below to coordinate carpooling. May also want to carpool from the Justice Center (meet at 5:20, ready to roll out at 5:30pm).
Dinner and drinks will follow at Chipotle/SmashBurger in 29th Street Mall.
Important Info about the Rides:
- 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.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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.
Post in the comment section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with any questions.
Sourdough Trail
This Thursday, July 1st we are headed up to the mountains to ride the Sourdough Trail off the Peak to Peak Hwy. This trail is a six mile out and back (12 miles total) between the UofC Mountain Research Ctr. and Brainard Lake. This is a challenging ride with lots of rough, rocky terrain. We will break into two groups. Each group will determine how far they go out and back based on the abilities of the group. This will be a great opportunity to work on your technical skills, so don't be shy about coming out.
Meet at The Justice Center parking lot at 6th and Canyon in Boulder to carpool. This will be a late night, so I’d like for all the carpoolers to leave Boulder by 5:15p. I know this time can be a challenge with work schedules, so please plan accordingly and see if you can leave a few minutes early (maybe go in early to make up for it). If you can’t make it to the carpool spot in time, please meet us at the trailhead and be ready to ride at 6:00p. If this is your first ride with us, please print out a liability waiver (below) and bring it with you.
The map isn't very detailed so here are the driving directions:
From the intersection of Broadway and Canyon in Boulder, go 16 miles west up Canyon Road (Highway 119) to Nederland (you could also take Sugarloaf Rd to the Peak to Peak Hwy). Take the second exit from the traffic circle, heading north on CO 72/Peak to Peak Highway and go 7 miles north. Turn left onto County Road116 (there is a sign for the University of Colorado Research Station at this point) go about .5 mile to the parking lot on the left, trail starts across the road. (Map)
It might be difficult to get back in time for dinner, so we’ll play this by ear……
Meet at The Justice Center parking lot at 6th and Canyon in Boulder to carpool. This will be a late night, so I’d like for all the carpoolers to leave Boulder by 5:15p. I know this time can be a challenge with work schedules, so please plan accordingly and see if you can leave a few minutes early (maybe go in early to make up for it). If you can’t make it to the carpool spot in time, please meet us at the trailhead and be ready to ride at 6:00p. If this is your first ride with us, please print out a liability waiver (below) and bring it with you.
The map isn't very detailed so here are the driving directions:
From the intersection of Broadway and Canyon in Boulder, go 16 miles west up Canyon Road (Highway 119) to Nederland (you could also take Sugarloaf Rd to the Peak to Peak Hwy). Take the second exit from the traffic circle, heading north on CO 72/Peak to Peak Highway and go 7 miles north. Turn left onto County Road116 (there is a sign for the University of Colorado Research Station at this point) go about .5 mile to the parking lot on the left, trail starts across the road. (Map)
It might be difficult to get back in time for dinner, so we’ll play this by ear……
- Important Info about the Rides:
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. - All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- 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 p.m. so be at the trailhead by 5:45 p.m., dressed and ready to roll by 6 p.m.
- If the weather is iffy, make sure to check the blog after 3:00 p.m. 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 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!
White Ranch--this will be a hot one!
This Thursday, June 24 we will head south and tackle White Ranch. As with past rides, we will break into 2 or 3 groups. Everyone will meet at the lower White Ranch Trail Head off Pine Ridge Road. To get there, take Highway 93 south from Boulder toward Golden. After the stoplight at W. 58th Avenue, take your first right onto 56th Avenue. Follow 56th until it Ts at a stop sign, and take a right. The parking lot will be just ahead.
First, I need to ask for a few volunteers to help out with this ride. We lost some of our regulars for this week, so we are short on leaders and sweepers for additional groups. If anyone is familiar with the Belcher Hill trail and would like to lead or sweep, feel free to email or post in the comments.
One group, those of you with experience riding White and feeling sprightly, will make its way all the way up Belcher Hill. Make no mistake, this is a serious slog, so don't worry if you're not feeling up to it--there will be other opportunities to bust a lung. This group will probably descend one of the more technical trails back to the bottom, so if you are not comfortable riding down the Bitterbrush trail at Hall Ranch, it may be better to join one of the other groups for the day. We will break into one or two more groups which can spin up Belcher for as long as they like, then head back the same way (the ride down is fun!)
If you would like to carpool, please meet at the Whole Foods parking lot (Broadway and Baseline) at 5:15PM.
Important info about the rides:
- All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water and bring a trail ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics; spare tube, a pump, tire lever, a chain tool and basic Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk. Ride leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. If this is your first ride of the season please bring a signed copy of the waiver to the ride or be prepared to sign one at the meeting spot.
- Rides launch at 6:00PM, so please be at the ride spot at 5:45PM, dressed and ready to roll at 6:00PM.
- If the weather is iffy please make sure to check the blog at 3:00PM 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 comments section if you plan on joining us. The comments section is also great for planning carpools, etc. If you cannot access the blog post, let us know you will be there by emailing us at the email below
Hope to see you Thursday!
Post in the comments section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with questions.
Great Ride at Walker and Myers
Sixteen ladies came out for a beautiful evening to ride Walker and Myers. It was one of the best rides I've had this season! Super fun trail, super fun group! Here are some pics. You should come out this week for the ride at White ranch (if you are a girl).
Walker Ranch/Myers Homestead
This Thursday, June 17 we will take advantage of the long days and ride Walker Ranch and Myers Homestead . As with past rides, we will break into 2 or 3 groups. We will meet at the main Walker Ranch Trail Head off Flagtaff Road (not the Myers Homestead Trail Head the group met at the last time).
One group, those of you with experience riding Walker and feeling zesty, will make its way around the entire 8 mile loop. Don't let distances deceive you; this trail will take a fast moving group until almost dark to complete without any mechanicals! At least one other group will take it easier and ride the connector between Walker and Myers Homestead, riding out on as far as the group wants and then coming back the same way. If we have enough ladies, a third group may head out part of the way on the Walker loop, turn around and head back the way they came in time to finish by 8:15PM.
If you would like to carpool, please meet at the Baseline/Broadway Whole Foods parking lot at 5:25PM.
Following the ride, we will have dinner and drinks at Larkburger on Arapahoe.
Important info about the rides:
- All riders MUST wear a helmet, bring water and bring a trail ready bike. Riders should also carry the usual basics; spare tube, a pump, tire lever, a chain tool and basic Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk. Ride leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. If this is your first ride of the season please bring a signed copy of the waiver to the ride or be prepared to sign one at the meeting spot.
- Rides launch at 6:00PM, so please be at the ride spot at 5:45PM, dressed and ready to roll at 6:00PM.
- If the weather is iffy please make sure to check the blog at 3:00PM 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 comments section if you plan on joining us. The comments section is also great for planning carpools, etc. If you cannot access the blog post, let us know you will be there by emailing us at the email below
Hope to see you Thursday!
Post in the comments section or email bmagirls.rideleader@gmail.com with questions.
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