LAST Group Ride for the Year!

LAST Club Group Mtbike Ride for the year...get it while it's good!!!  The trails are in great shape, the leaves are popping, and the temp is perfect!  There is a slight call for rain but our tenacious leader, Janet, will be at the trail-head regardless...join her for some final laps!  Try to get there early enough to be ready to roll at 6...more dirt time!  LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Tuesday, Oct 18

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: Intermediate Mtbike group ride!  LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Oct 4

WOW...where did time go?  Don't forget tonight's Club Ride...6pm at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot.  Bring LIGHTS!!! Also, this is an intermediate ride, you will be riding in the dark.

Tuesday, Oct 4

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: Intermediate Mtbike group ride! LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Hello Autumn...

Welcome to my absolute favorite time of year!  Unfortunately I have to lay low this year...hang the bike up and watch my step (stupid yellow jackets!)  So we are making a few changes to our last month of group rides...yep, you heard me, LAST month of group rides!  We will continue through October with our intermediate level group but I am sorry to say the beginners group is done for the year.  Janet will continue to lead an intermediate level ride on Oct 4 & Oct 18.  The time will remain at 6 (be there early and ready to roll at 6!) the change: LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED!!!  You will be riding into the dark (which is super awesome I must say!) and must have lights to find your way back to your car...there are no street lights on the trails and it can get pretty spooky (I know from experience!)  If you have never ridden in the dark you definitely should find some lights to borrow and try it out...brings a whole new experience to mtbiking!  

I want to thank everyone who came out this year...we consistently had a great turn-out and I think many of you made some new cycling friends which I hope you continue to ride until next year when our group rides will start again!  If you are not already on our Facebook group I highly encourage you to join!  It is a private group to maintain the safety of our women (I don't like announcing I am going to go play in the woods at this exact time & place to the unknown crazy world!)  There are men on the group but they are either associated with another cycling group, bike shop, significant other to a cyclist or just a friend who likes to get the word out about women riding.  You can also email me here awcteam@gmail.com and I will put you on our mass emailing list when/if I announce or pass along info that may be of interest.  And finally, check out our blog  http://www.ashevillewomenscycling.com/clubteamnews.html

Another great group that does group rides is the Pisgah Area SORBA...they too split into groups according to ride level.  Their rides are on Wednesday: the beginner rides start at 5:30pm on Wednesday and the intermediate (Lights Required) rides start at 6:30pm.  You can find more info here:  http://www.pisgahareasorba.org/?p=2826  or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pisgah-Area-SORBA/365079209856?ref=ts

Thank you everyone and I hope you have a wonderful Autumn & Winter and I will see you next Spring...

Laurie 

I do plan on filling in the calendar with more cycling & running events as well as keep the blog updated with any fun things that may be happening in the 'cold' season!

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Sept 20

The weather has caused tonight's ride to be a little iffy.  Our weather-brave leader, Janet, will be at the parking lot at 6pm regardless of moisture!   If there is thunder & lightning the ride will be called off.  Janet will determine the route depending on wetness...could be fire-roads mixed with a bit of upper single track?  So for all you non-weather-weenies...get on out there and RIDE!!!

Tuesday, Sept 20

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride! 

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Sept 6

We may have gotten a deluge of rain yesterday but with the trails being so dry we are counting on them soaking it up and being perfect for tonight's ride!  Please try to be ready to roll at 6pm sharp to get the most out of the fast sinking sun!!!


Tuesday, September 6

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

If Tuesday's weather is anything like today we are in for a treat!!!  Come on out for some girl fun on the trails...

Tuesday, August 16

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Looks Like we are in for great weather (ok...a little hot but we will be in the shade!)  ...let's ride!!!


Tuesday, August 2

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Saturday Beginners Ride in Dupont!!!

Saturday, July 23

Time: 9am

Where: Guion Parking Lot in Dupont Recreational Forest - directions:  http://www.dupontforest.com/directions.asp
What: Beginner level mountain bike ride - approximately 6-7 miles.  It will be warm so bring plenty of water!  Possibly doing a second loop if anyone is up to it...

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com