A bicycle is a vehicle — yes, legally bikes are considered vehicles. As such, we should be signaling when we are turning, changing lanes, and stopping. (You do that when you’re driving your car, right?) When we’re cycling in a group, signaling is extra important for group safety and cohesion. Use hand signals 100 feet . . . read more
Junkyard Social was filled with conviviality this past Saturday, April 4, 2026. With 60+ members present, a table full of delicious food (and cake!!!), and sweet raffle prizes, the energy was everything we love about the Venus Bike Club. Dynamic duo Maggi and Karen S commanded the room and kept spirits high all evening. It . . . read more
Do you ever feel … “not so fresh” … up there? It could be your helmet! It protects your noggin, makes you visible, and provides some measure of weather protection. But are you doing all you can to return the love? Because let’s face it, after a season (or more) of wearing your helmet ride . . . read more
We’re excited to share that, thanks to your membership, our club has made our annual donation of $1500 to Greenhouse Scholars — the organization that supports talented students from under-resourced communities and ran the Venus de Miles women’s cycling event/fundraiser. It’s a small way we can help make a big difference. Thanks for being part . . . read more
by Lori Kadin Let me preface this by saying no humans or animals were harmed in this series of unfortunate events. Dateline: Sunday, August 17, a warm and sunny day. Following a 45-mile ride with the medium group, I hobbled off my bike, suffering foot pain due to an annoying tailor’s bunion that generally makes . . . read more
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
Twenty Venus Bike Club members escaped the sweltering summer heat for Frisco’s alpine climate and charm. And, of course, the weekend included nothing short of laughter, climbs, and a little mischief at every turn. To no one’s surprise, “the big girls” conquered Ute Pass on the first day of our trip — bright and early . . . read more
It just keeps getting better! Thirty Venus sisters — our largest group yet — had a ba-last in Basalt (and that’s no ba-loney)! We took advantage of windows of good weather during a week that was forecasted to storm every day. Those who arrived early rode the Rio Grande and Crystal Valley Trails through Carbondale, . . . 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
For each week’s VBC road rides, two members volunteer as Ride Coordinators. What do these wonderful people do? Great question! They: To help you spot Ride Coordinators at the ride start, they’ll be wearing bright pink safety vests. If you’re a first-time rider or you have questions about your group, look for these helpful volunteers.