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!!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.