Velodonnas has moved!

If you have somehow found this historical blog and are wondering where to find us in the here and now....we're at velodonnas.ca

Only a few jerseys left...

Jerseys are only $60 and all proceeds from jersey sales will go toward supporting the competitive pursuits of MCA female athletes. I only have a few sizes left so email me to find out how to get yours today!

2011 Schedule

How to Register: Call 233-4701 or email info@velodonnas.com

Workshop fees:
$10 (all proceeds will go to support MCA female riders)

Cash or cheque (payable to "Velodonnas")

All riders must have a General Membership ($40) with the Manitoba Cycling Association.

SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Subject to change. Please email so that your address will be added to a contact list. If there is enough interest more skill clinics will be added!

INTRO TO VELODONNAS RIDE
Date: FRIDAY MAY 13, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Assiniboine Park, Zoo parking lot.

Bike: Road or MTB - bring whatever bike you want.

OPEN TO EVERYONE - FREE OF CHARGE. Come out and meet some new riding partners! Find out what Velodonnas is all about. We'll go over some basic bike handling skills and what to expect when riding in a group.

ROAD RIDING - GROUP RIDE BASICS (Skill Clinic)
Date: SUNDAY June 5, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm *NOTE - new start time
Location: Assiniboine Park, Zoo parking lot.
Skills: We'll cover some necessary bike handling skills particular to road (group) riding such as close contact riding, passing, touching wheels, mentality of riding in large groups etc.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS (Skill Clinic)
Date: Saturday July 23, 2011
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Whittier Park

Bike: MTB
Skills: We'll use some props and obstacles to practice slow speed technique, wheel lifts (over logs etc.), basic manuals/drops, riding skinnies & teeter totters.

WHAT TO BRING:

• A bike in good working order
• A spare tube, pump & patch kit
• Bottle or hydration pack with H2O or other fluid replacement
• An energy bar (or 2)
• Spare change
• Small laminated card with name, address, emergency contact, medical # etc...

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Helmet is mandatory on all rides...no exceptions
• Cycling shorts
• Cycling jersey/top
• Sunglasses
• Cycling gloves
• Sunscreen
  

Women's Cycling website launched!

Canadian Cyclist.com has launched a new website section dedicated to women's cycling. Check out the link to Cycling 4 Women and the Velodonnas piece written by Erin's former National team cycling mate, Leigh Hargrove.

The Orioles Bike Cage (bikecage.ca) is planning to start up a monthly womens night...

If you're unfamiliar with the Cage, it's a community run bicycle repair shop where cyclists of all abilities can go and learn how to repair their bike using recycled parts. There's no cost (except for the odd new part you may need) and it's open to everyone.

I personally am trying to get this up and running but we're having some trouble getting one or two women who know how to repair bikes who are willing to come out once a month to help others. We will get there, but the more women we can let know hopefully the more who are able to help out!

Thanks,

Katherine

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS - Shaw Cable session
Date: Monday July 20, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Whittier Park

Bike: MTB
Skills: We'll use some props and obstacles to practice slow speed technique, wheel lifts (over logs etc.), basic wheelies/drops, riding skinnies & teeter totters.

N.B - This session is being set up for a Shaw Cable segment on cycling.

Summer Workshop & Ride Schedule

Check out the 2009 Workshops page for our summer schedule!

Weekly rides continue on Sundays (road) and Mondays (mtb). See the Club Rides page for details.