Do you ever feel … “not so fresh” … up there? It could be your helmet! It protects your noggin, makes you visible, and provides some measure of weather protection. But are you doing all you can to return the love? Because let’s face it, after a season (or more) of wearing your helmet ride . . . read more
We’re excited to share that, thanks to your membership, our club has made our annual donation of $1500 to Greenhouse Scholars — the organization that supports talented students from under-resourced communities and ran the Venus de Miles women’s cycling event/fundraiser. It’s a small way we can help make a big difference. Thanks for being part . . . read more
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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