Have you ever thought of your bike as your dance partner? In the Beginners’ Skills Clinic on April 28th, cycling coach Anne Trombley encouraged us to replace stiffness with mobility and balance — just like a dance — to prepare for any obstacle we may encounter on our rides. We practiced proper body position with . . . read more
Most of us probably know of an intersection where we wish we weren’t legally required to come to a complete stop at the stop sign. Perhaps it’s a spot where there’s rarely any traffic, or where cyclists have a dedicated bike lane that traffic never crosses anyway. In these cases, I wish it were legal . . . read more
Wind: the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction The National Weather Service (NWS) defines BREEZY as wind sustained at 15 mph and WINDY once winds reach 20 mph or more. No doubt about it, riding in the wind is hard work. . . . read more
Recently while I was getting my bike fit, my fitter showed me a website that I wish I’d known about before I bought my bike. If you’re in the market or even window shopping for a new ride, check out https://geometrygeeks.bike/. Enter your current bike and then add bikes you’re interested in to see how . . . read more
The Venus Bike Club uses Ride with GPS (RwGPS) for its weekly, gravel, and destination trip route management. So it might be a little confusing when you join the Club and are new to the RwGPS desktop and mobile apps. There’s some interplay, which this Zoom clinic addressed. Did you miss it? Fear not — . . . read more
Ever look at all your riding gear and wonder what to wear when the temperature in the morning is in the 50s but could be much warmer by the end of your ride? Layering is key to staying comfortable. Consider clothes that wick moisture, insulate to keep you comfortable but not hot, and a wind . . . read more
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.
Once again we‘re asking all our riders to come prepared and be self-sufficient by carrying the proper tools and equipment needed to fix a flat and take care of minor (easy fix) mechanical issues. Everyone should carry a multi-tool to fix that loose bottle cage or for when a seat post slips. Unless you have . . . read more
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
If you haven’t yet joined the Venus Bike Club Ride with GPS (RwGPS) Club Account, now is the time, because RwGPS is offering its member cycling clubs the chance to win a free club account for life. The club account adding the most new members during the month of April will win a free account . . . read more