Great turn out last night for the meeting! I think we covered a lot of ground and made some good headway with regards to the future and focus of the club.
About 30 women showed up last night so I don't think it's necessary to hold a 2nd meeting on Saturday. So, with that in mind, there will be a ride (rather than a meeting) this Saturday, June 12th starting from Gears Bike Shop at 9am. Because a large number of members will be participating in Ride to Conquer Cancer this weekend, we'll reschedule the flat clinic to another day in the very near future. I'll keep you all posted with regards to the date for the clinic.
I'll send out meeting notes early to mid next week. In the interim, here are a couple noteworthy items to review:
Saturday Morning Rides:
1) Members will break into two or three groups in order to accommodate various levels of riders based on experience level and pace (provided there is a large enough turnout - if numbers are low we will ride together as one group);
2) Ride captains and sweeps will be assigned to each group at the start of each ride. Members will know who is leading, who is sweeping and who can be sought out for assistance;
3) Pace will be determined early on in the ride and will be respected by all members of the group;
4) Good communication and group riding etiquette will be stressed on all rides!
Tuesday Night Beginner/Skills Improvement Rides - NEW!!!!
Gears Girls will now be offering Tuesday night beginner/skills improvement rides. Meet at Gears for 6:15pm, ride at 6:30pm. Tuesday night rides will focus on improving bike-handling skills (such as gear selection, hill climbing, cornering, etc.), improving efficiency on the bike and improving group riding skills. Members that are new to cycling, new to group riding or just looking to improve upon their existing cycling skills are encouraged to attend!
Wednesday Night Rides:
With the addition of the Tuesday night beginner rides, Wednesday night rides will become a faster pace 1.5 to 2 hour ride. If you are new to cycling or are uncomfortable riding in a group or at higher speeds, please try to attend the Tuesday night rides...at least for a few sessions before attending the Wednesday night rides.
If you are unsure about which evening ride would be best suited to you, drop me a line at gearsgirls@hotmail.com.
Thanks again to everyone for their ongoing support of the club! Hope to see lots of you Saturday morning!
Mel
