1st Tuesday of the Month-Open Women's Ride
6 p.m. departure. This ride is intended for women only
04/03/2006 Please check the public forum on our message boards for ride updates or more information.
Designed to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for women of all abilities, the Birchwood Women's Team welcomes new riders to join the ride on the first Tuesday of the month. The ride will introduce new riders to group riding as well as other women interested in the sport and recreation. The rides go at a 15- to 18-mph pace with no single person left behind. If the group is large enough, it will split into two groups: one for women looking for a faster pace and one for women just out to ride. All women, team members or not, are welcome. Although not required, non-members are encouraged to RVSP Paula Plant.
New riders are also encouraged to try our Sunday Coffee Ride, which departs from the Birchwood Cafe every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This is intended to be a social ride and is an excellent way to "try out the team."
All other (non- 1st of the Month) Tuesdays - Women's Ride
6 p.m. departure. This ride is intended for women only
Any Tuesday which is not the first of the month is generally designated for Birchwood Women's Team members. Non-members who are comfortable riding in groups are always welcome, but note that this ride does not have a no-drop policy. However, no rider who can safely maintain the pace of the group, or who experiences mechanical problems, will be left behind. If the group is large enough it will split into two groups: 'A' pace and 'B' pace. The A group will ride at 18-20 mph avg., with informal sprints and regrouping, while the B group will ride at 15-18 mph avg.
Monday Night Clinics
The Women's Team will hold informational and/or practice session clinic on an as-needed basis. Past clinics have included flat fixing, bike maintenance, cornering, and group riding skills.