Or… May the (Heavy) Weights Be with You If you want to improve your climbing and/or your speed, lift heavy effing weights! Physical therapists Kristin Carpenter and Chelsey Vasquez of Mend Colorado presented the case for female cyclists to lift heavy weights to 29 clinic participants on Monday, May 3, 2021. They referenced recent studies . . . read more
Great Group Riding Skills Clinic with Olympian Ann Trombley. Lots of good information and practice!
Twenty-five Venus women descended on the small town of Basalt, CO for a weekend of biking and eating. Some of us went up Thursday evening and enjoyed dinner with live music on the patio at Heather’s. On Friday, many of us rode up to Maroon Bells. A couple ladies rode Castle Creek to Ashcroft. Friday . . . read more
In this clinic we learned that the paceline is a group riding formation where riders share the work of pulling by rotating positions during a ride. We received instruction and practiced three types of pacelines: the single paceline, echelon, and double paceline. We learned the importance communicating clearly by using the commands: steady, up, and . . . read more
The rain stopped and skies cleared just in time for Jen Sharp’s Safe Riding Clinic. To start Jen asked us to name our top safety concerns, which were: being hit by a car, making tight turns, and stopping suddenly. The ABC’s or pre ride checks: Air, Brakes, Chain, were explained and tips for dressing in . . . read more
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