Benedict Wright, Education Manager with Bicycle Colorado, provided us with great information on rules of the road and cycling safely during a clinic on August 21. The topics he covered can help make sure we’re riding safely, whether we’re out on our own or riding with a group. If you missed it, you can view . . . read more
Zinn Cycles hosted an amazing bike maintenance clinic, complete with snacks and smiles. Lennard and Nick (and Hank) showed us how to remove and reinstall a tire with rotor brakes, fix a chain that is jumping gears, and adjust the rear derailleur. We got an earful on brakes, squeaky and otherwise, and lots of info . . . 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
Magnus White was a 17-year-old on the verge of becoming a world-class cyclist. Last year, while on a training ride 15 minutes from his home in Boulder, he was struck from behind by a driver and killed. On Sunday, August 11, 2024, approximately 25 Venus sisters joined over 4,000 cyclists in Magnus’ memory, in what . . . 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
We had a great two-fer clinic at BUILD PT on July 11, 2024. Two presenters delved into two important-to-us-as-female-cyclists topics. PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH What is the pelvic floor? It’s the muscles, tendons, and cartilage that provide the support within our pelvic girdle (the bony framework of the pelvis). It holds our organs in our bodies, . . . read more
At Thursday evening’s Venus Bike Club Kick-off Party, spandex was stretched, helmets were adjusted, and energy levels were as high as mountain peaks. Picture this: a flurry of neon-colored lycra, with handlebar decorations rivaling a Mardi Gras parade float. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, as members swapped tales of biking triumphs and wipeouts. Amidst the . . . read more
As the sun dipped below the horizon and the leaves began to rustle in the cool autumn breeze, members of the Venus Bike Club gathered for an unforgettable evening of celebration. Judy and Laura welcomed everyone to Junkyard Social with warm smiles as members caught up with each other and exchanged “You clean up nice!” . . . read more
One score and four friendly faces feasted on fine food and fermented fizzies, confabulating until nightfall last Tuesday.
Victoria G and Julie P hosted our second stand up paddle boarding event of the season at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on Sunday. Sarah H and Maggi joined the fun, and the ladies had a great time paddling around the entire lake, relaxing on their boards, and chatting with each other. The sun was shining, the . . . read more