The 2022 Kickoff party was the best one ever! Almost 100 of us enjoyed delicious food, a great venue, fun drinks, lots of laughter, and got a lot of information about this season.

Over two dozen members joined us for a fabulous Lead/Sweep Clinic on Tuesday, March 29th. Our very own Jan Borstein shared everything we need to know to get started leading and sweeping our weekend rides, and it was a great review for those who already have experience under their belts.  Here’s what attendees had to . . . read more

This year’s Venus de Miles Ride was AwEsOmE! Here are a bunch of fun pictures, which are each worth a thousand words, so we’ve saved you a lot of reading!

A whole lot of us trekked past and through numerous new and returning CU students to hang out on the outdoor patio at Avanti, reminiscing over recent epic rides and plotting future madness on the pavement. Be sure to stay tuned as we plan more social events for the Club, and if you’ve got an . . . read more

We had such a great time on our first stand up paddleboarding event, we did it a second time and had more fun than we could … STAND! (Get it?!) Union Reservoir is a perfect place to learn how as no motorboats are allowed, so no boat wakes to worry about. The reservoir also has . . . read more

On August 17, 2021, we had an in-person Fix-a-Flat Clinic at Full Cycle with Brett, the service manager. Since all the participants run tubeless tires (What a happy coincidence!), he tailored the clinic to focus on tubeless. Brett provided helpful tips on how to seal a puncture by rotating the wheel so the sealant is . . . read more

Several Venus sisters braved the smoke-filled air to attend Greenhouse Scholars’ Annual Inspire on the Rooftop Terrace of the CU Buffs’ Folsom Stadium. It was an opportunity to meet, speak with, and hear presentations from scholars and alumni. One spoke of her immigration to America from Sudan, the GHS support that allowed her to get . . . read more

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Ann Trombley spearheaded the clinic that taught eight participants the finer points of gearing, braking, cadence, and body position to improve upon their ability to climb and descend on the bike. The talk included practical tips such as rotating the handlebars for hand and wrist comfort and riding in the . . . read more

On Monday, July 26th, 2021, twelve Venus members attended a clinic by Jen Sharp at Full Cycle about hands, bottoms, and feet –– or more specifically, how the right saddle, shoes, and pedals can determine whether we’re comfortable or miserable on a ride. Participants learned about advances in saddle and shoe technology and tried out . . . read more

Kristin Carpenter, DPT Co-Owner of MEND Physical Therapy, educated us on the importance of incorporating a strength training program  into our training plan for better cycling performance, and for improved functional strength so that we may live more independently as we age. She encouraged us to gradually increase the weight we lift by considering a . . . read more