How I Murdered My Bike (or What Not to Do with Your Two Wheels)

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by Lori Kadin Let me preface this by saying no humans or animals were harmed in this series of unfortunate events. Dateline: Sunday, August 17, a warm and sunny day. Following a 45-mile ride with the medium group, I hobbled off my bike, suffering foot pain due to an annoying tailor’s bunion that generally makes . . . read more

Foolin’ Around in Frisco

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Twenty Venus Bike Club members escaped the sweltering summer heat for Frisco’s alpine climate and charm. And, of course, the weekend included nothing short of laughter, climbs, and a little mischief at every turn. To no one’s surprise, “the big girls” conquered Ute Pass on the first day of our trip — bright and early . . . read more

Our Biggest Group Ever Had a Ba-last in Basalt

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It just keeps getting better! Thirty Venus sisters — our largest group yet — had a ba-last in Basalt (and that’s no ba-loney)! We took advantage of windows of good weather during a week that was forecasted to storm every day. Those who arrived early rode the Rio Grande and Crystal Valley Trails through Carbondale, . . . read more

What in the World Is “Average Speed?”

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This blog post is based on an article originally written by Venus member Gordana Dukovic.  The Venus Bike Club is a supportive biking community, serving women cyclists of a wide range of abilities and experience. To meet our members’ needs, each weekend we offer rides at several distances and speeds. For example, a 25-mile route . . . read more

Venus Bike Club Shines at Venus de Miles 2024

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Forty-one Venus sisters participated in this year’s Venus de Miles, a cycling fundraiser to benefit Greenhouse Scholars. A boatload of biking besties volunteered at the final rest stop. BESTEST. REST STOP. EVER. Thank you ladies, and thanks to Naz for her excellent coordination skillz!!! Sam needed an intervention, so Edith waved her special cowbell. Edith’s . . . read more

Pro Tips for Pacelining

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Last Tuesday evening, four Venus members met Tracey Jacobs, UCI World Champ Gravel and 5-time US National & State Champion, for a hands-on clinic to learn the ins and outs of pacelining. What’s pacelining? It’s a cycling technique where riders take turns leading and drafting in formation. The benefits are greater efficiency and energy savings . . . read more

Frisco Was Fantastically Fun

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Frisco, one of our most popular destination trips, did not disappoint! First night. We all met to discuss Friday’s rides and weather. On Day 1, a hearty group of Venus sisters braved the threatening thunderstorms. Some rode to Breckenridge, while some chose a more challenging ride up Ute Pass.  Storms abated, and we all enjoyed . . . read more

Lina’s Lessons: Cleaning Your Bike Chain with Soap and Water

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Cleaning your bike chain is like good dental hygiene — regular cleaning will minimize problems with your chain and help it last longer. You’ll need: a bucket, dish soap (e.g., Dawn), a sponge, two old brushes (e.g., toothbrush, nail brush, or Park Tool bicycle chain cleaner — the bristles from the brushes dig deep into . . . read more

Lina’s Lessons: I’m gonna wash that dirt right outta my chain!

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It’s chain-cleaning time! There are a few methods for keeping your bike’s chain clean throughout the season. In today’s lesson, let’s explore some of these approaches that will keep your bike’s chain and drivetrain sparkly clean and performing as it should! The methods I’m sharing are suggestions. If you have a system that has been . . . read more

Basalt Assault 2024

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This year’s Basalt trip was the best yet! The weather was almost perfect, the rides were absolutely gorgeous, and we found a handful of new rides to try! So next year has new places to explore. This just keeps getting better! On Day 1, we headed to Aspen Highlands to start our rides. One group . . . read more