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
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
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
by Lina Moreyra You’re persistent about checking your bike’s Air (See Venus blog post, What PRESSURE?!?), Brakes, and Chain before jumping on your bike and pedaling away with your Venus sisters. But what exactly is involved? Keep reading because today’s spotlight centers on how to check your bike’s braking system. Stop by your favorite bicycle . . . read more
Welcome back! A new season fills the ol’ bucket list with dreams and plans of conquering mountain climbs, cycling events, or even riding that first century! While your mind and body train for these milestones, your bike also needs to be in fit form to carry you through. Maybe you’ve taken your bike to your . . . read more
At a recent clinic for leads and sweeps, we learned about best practices from Lucy Lead and Sally Sweep. They’d like us to keep a few key points in mind: Club members can find links to our Lead/Sweep Clinic video and slides on the Member Dashboard.
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
For each week’s VBC road rides, two members from our Steering Committee or Ride Committee volunteer as Ride Coordinators. “What’s that?,” you may be asking. Great question! As Ms. Franklin sang, what you want, Venus Sisters, they got it. What you need, do you know they got it? All they’re asking is for a little . . . read more
The days are short, the nights long, and “Baby, it’s cold outside!” The holidays are over, the treats are gone (well, maybe not GONE gone), and here we are in January with three months until the kickoff of our cycling season. If you’re feeling like you just want to hibernate and all that holiday cheer . . . 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