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
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
This year’s Venus de Miles was the best one yet! The day appeared as though it might be soggy wet, but we lucked out and enjoyed perfect temps for riding. This is just a sample of the Venus Bike Club members who participated (read: who took and shared photos). A terrific group of Venus sisters . . . read more
Dear Big Sis:I’ve been curious about this for a long time and now that I am starting to bike, I have to ask. I have the same question everyone asks about kilts: “What do you wear under that chamois?”~ Wondering in Longmont Dear Wondering:And the answer is the same as for a kilt: Whatever you . . . read more
Apart from hearing that sweet humming sound rising from the wheels or buzzing from the hubs, the bicycle is engineered to be a quiet machine. Hearing the cacophony of squeaks, clinks, and clunks is not only annoying but a sure sign that the bike is sending you a signal of distress. Ignore her calls at . . . read more