Hi Girls.
Just a reminder that the Gears Girls Spin and Social will be on Wednesday, November 25th at 6pm. See below for details.
If you can't make it to spin, try to meet us at Snug Harbour at 7:15/7:30 for a drink or dinner. It's my birthday on the 26th so it would be nice to see all my Gears Girls for a pre-birthday drink :)
Hope to see some of you on Wednesday!
Mel
PS Don't forget that Simon Whitfield will be at Gears on Friday, November 27th at 6pm.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
2nd Gears Girls Spin and Social - Change of Date/Reminder
Hi Girls.
Hope you're all well!
I had originally suggested Thursday, November 26th as our next Spin and Social. I haven't heard back from many (okay, any...with the exception of Mary) of you so figured perhaps I would try changing the date to Wednesday. Plus side of that is that Gears Girls member Eve Loek is the instructor!
So, with that in mind, the next Gears Girsl Spin and Social will take place on Wednesday, November 25th at 6pm. Class begins at 6pm at Gears Bike Shop. Call 905-271-2400 to reserve your spot!
Following the class, we'll head over to Snug Harbour (http://www.snugharbourrestaurant.com/index.htm) for drinks and/or dinner. Snug Harbour is located east of Gears, just on the other side of the bridge...loads of free parking next to the restaurant.
If you don't want to spin, join us at Snug Harbour at 7:15pm. Spouses and friends are also invited!
Drop me a line if you will be joining us on the 25th. Also, don't forget that Simon Whitfield will be at Gears Bike Shop on Friday, November 28th between 6pm and 8pm, signing his new book and showing off his Olympic medals.
Hope to see you all on the 25th!
Mel
Hope you're all well!
I had originally suggested Thursday, November 26th as our next Spin and Social. I haven't heard back from many (okay, any...with the exception of Mary) of you so figured perhaps I would try changing the date to Wednesday. Plus side of that is that Gears Girls member Eve Loek is the instructor!
So, with that in mind, the next Gears Girsl Spin and Social will take place on Wednesday, November 25th at 6pm. Class begins at 6pm at Gears Bike Shop. Call 905-271-2400 to reserve your spot!
Following the class, we'll head over to Snug Harbour (http://www.snugharbourrestaurant.com/index.htm) for drinks and/or dinner. Snug Harbour is located east of Gears, just on the other side of the bridge...loads of free parking next to the restaurant.
If you don't want to spin, join us at Snug Harbour at 7:15pm. Spouses and friends are also invited!
Drop me a line if you will be joining us on the 25th. Also, don't forget that Simon Whitfield will be at Gears Bike Shop on Friday, November 28th between 6pm and 8pm, signing his new book and showing off his Olympic medals.
Hope to see you all on the 25th!
Mel
Monday, November 2, 2009
2nd Gears Girls Spin and Social - And Simon Whitfield at Gears Bike Shop!
Hi Girls!
Thanks to everyone who came out for the first official Gears Girls Spin and Social. We had a great spin class then went for dinner and drinks to Snug Harbour. The next Spin and Social will be on Thursday, November 26th at 6:30pm. Joseph leads an awesome class on Thursdays – followed again at 7:30pm by dinner and/or drinks. Location to be announced closer to the 26th. Let me know if you’re interested in joining us!
Also – very exciting news from Gears Bike Shop! Simon Whitfield, Olympic triathlon champion, will be at Gears on Friday, November 27th, between 6pm and 8pm, signing his new book “Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield’s Pursuit of Athletic Excellence” (http://www.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=644). Pretty cool Christmas present for all the triathletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers, etc. in your life! See the attached poster for additional information regarding Simon’s visit to Gears.
Talk to you all soon!
Mel
Thanks to everyone who came out for the first official Gears Girls Spin and Social. We had a great spin class then went for dinner and drinks to Snug Harbour. The next Spin and Social will be on Thursday, November 26th at 6:30pm. Joseph leads an awesome class on Thursdays – followed again at 7:30pm by dinner and/or drinks. Location to be announced closer to the 26th. Let me know if you’re interested in joining us!
Also – very exciting news from Gears Bike Shop! Simon Whitfield, Olympic triathlon champion, will be at Gears on Friday, November 27th, between 6pm and 8pm, signing his new book “Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield’s Pursuit of Athletic Excellence” (http://www.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=644). Pretty cool Christmas present for all the triathletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers, etc. in your life! See the attached poster for additional information regarding Simon’s visit to Gears.
Talk to you all soon!
Mel
Gears Girls - first Spin and Social - October 27th
Hi Girls!
Hope you're all doing well! I'm missing our weekly rides...I'm already looking forward to next season.
Thanks so much to all of you for making our first Gears Girls season such an amazing success. I had no idea back in January that we would end up with 45 members - in our inaugural season we became one of the largest women's-only road group in Ontario. Wow!
While the outdoor cycling season is over for Gears Girls, we can still ride inside. Please join me next Tuesday (October 27) at Gears for a spin class with Darren at 6pm - followed by a drink and get-together at Snug Harbour (http://www.snugharbourrestaurant.com/index.htm). If you are unable to make it to the spin class, meet us at Snug Harbour for 7:30pm. Feel free to invite your spouses and friends!
If you plan on spinning Tuesday (or any day), please call Gears to book a spot in the class (905-271-2400). Individual classes are $10 - you can purchase packages at a reduced rate. Bikes are outfitted with regular or spd pedals. If you plan on wearing your cycling shoes and they have road cleats - bring your own pedals. Arrive early if you bring your own pedals do so that you can have them put on the spin bike.
If you're thinking about joining spinning at Gears on Tuesday, drop me a quick line.
Hope to see some of you next week!
Mel
Hope you're all doing well! I'm missing our weekly rides...I'm already looking forward to next season.
Thanks so much to all of you for making our first Gears Girls season such an amazing success. I had no idea back in January that we would end up with 45 members - in our inaugural season we became one of the largest women's-only road group in Ontario. Wow!
While the outdoor cycling season is over for Gears Girls, we can still ride inside. Please join me next Tuesday (October 27) at Gears for a spin class with Darren at 6pm - followed by a drink and get-together at Snug Harbour (http://www.snugharbourrestaurant.com/index.htm). If you are unable to make it to the spin class, meet us at Snug Harbour for 7:30pm. Feel free to invite your spouses and friends!
If you plan on spinning Tuesday (or any day), please call Gears to book a spot in the class (905-271-2400). Individual classes are $10 - you can purchase packages at a reduced rate. Bikes are outfitted with regular or spd pedals. If you plan on wearing your cycling shoes and they have road cleats - bring your own pedals. Arrive early if you bring your own pedals do so that you can have them put on the spin bike.
If you're thinking about joining spinning at Gears on Tuesday, drop me a quick line.
Hope to see some of you next week!
Mel
Monday, September 14, 2009
Gears Girls Update - Week of September 14 to September 19
Hi Girls!
That was a great ride on Saturday - good turnout, great weather, beautiful route. And of course everyone looked so pro in their new kits :)
A couple important points to consider:
Please let me know asap if you will be joining us for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Gears Girls weekend October 3 to 4. I would like to get an idea about numbers so that I can make dinner reservations for Saturday evening (Oct 3). If you have any preferences regarding restaurants let me know (otherwise you'll just have to trust me :) Please also let me know if you have any preferences for rides on the Sunday - some of you mentioned wanting to do more of a "wine tour ride"...which I think would take a bit more planning (and I might have to practice carrying drunken individuals and their bikes on the back of my bike). I'm not sure about room availability at the Hilton Garden Inn (in NOTL) - I suspect they might now be booked for that weekend. I booked three rooms (two of which are spoken for) - if you would like to join us but can't get a room at the hotel please let me know as soon as possible and I'll give you my remaining room. For more information about the NOTL weekend, please see the blog: http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/2009/08/niagara-on-lake-gears-girls-fall.html
NB: After this week we will only be riding Saturday mornings! This will be the final Wednesday pm and Friday am ride of the season!
Here's the update for this week:
Wednesday, September 16, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 6pm, ride at 6:15pm. This will be our final Wednesday evening ride of the season.
Friday, September 18, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 9:15am, ride at 9:30am. This will be our final Friday morning ride of the season.
Saturday, September 19, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 8am, ride at 8:15am.
Hope to see lots of you out for the rides this week!
Ride safe!
Mel
That was a great ride on Saturday - good turnout, great weather, beautiful route. And of course everyone looked so pro in their new kits :)
A couple important points to consider:
Please let me know asap if you will be joining us for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Gears Girls weekend October 3 to 4. I would like to get an idea about numbers so that I can make dinner reservations for Saturday evening (Oct 3). If you have any preferences regarding restaurants let me know (otherwise you'll just have to trust me :) Please also let me know if you have any preferences for rides on the Sunday - some of you mentioned wanting to do more of a "wine tour ride"...which I think would take a bit more planning (and I might have to practice carrying drunken individuals and their bikes on the back of my bike). I'm not sure about room availability at the Hilton Garden Inn (in NOTL) - I suspect they might now be booked for that weekend. I booked three rooms (two of which are spoken for) - if you would like to join us but can't get a room at the hotel please let me know as soon as possible and I'll give you my remaining room. For more information about the NOTL weekend, please see the blog: http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/2009/08/niagara-on-lake-gears-girls-fall.html
NB: After this week we will only be riding Saturday mornings! This will be the final Wednesday pm and Friday am ride of the season!
Here's the update for this week:
Wednesday, September 16, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 6pm, ride at 6:15pm. This will be our final Wednesday evening ride of the season.
Friday, September 18, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 9:15am, ride at 9:30am. This will be our final Friday morning ride of the season.
Saturday, September 19, 2009:
Meet at Gears at 8am, ride at 8:15am.
Hope to see lots of you out for the rides this week!
Ride safe!
Mel
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Saturday's Gears Girls Ride...and other Cool Stuff!
Hey Girls.
The ride this Saturday (Saturday, September 12th) will start and end at Dundas and Walkers Line at 8:30am. We'll meet in the Longo's Plaza on the southwest corner of Dundas and Walkers Line in Burlington (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dundas+and+walkers+line+burlington+ontario&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=41.711424,113.994141&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=A). Meet in the parking lot behind Tim Horton's/in front of Longo's at 8:30am. The ride is approximately 60km but can be extended depending on the what the group feels like doing. This is a nice ride - a few challenging sections but nothing you can't all handle - on quiet, rolling, rural roads out towards the escarpment. Brunch/lunch at Sunset Grill or Cora's following the ride if anyone is interested. Nothing better than pancakes and bacon after a ride in the country :)
Other exciting news: check us out on Canadian Cyclist 4 Women: http://www.canadiancyclist.com/cycling4women_features.php?id=17476. What a cool article about Gears Girls!! Thanks to all those that contributed quotes to the article; reading them brought tears to my eyes (tears of joy of course!).
For those of you that were on the Wednesday night ride that Tim filmed with the helmet cam - you can view the footage (to hipster music no less) on the RaceDayRush.com website: http://www.racedayrush.com/train/. You need to sign up for an account, but it's free...and pretty cool! Once you log in, go to the road bike section (left hand menu) - there you'll find our ride labelled "Brisk Urban Ride with the Ladies".
Hope to see a lot of you out for the Saturday ride. Feel free to bring husbands/partners along...just warn them that they might not be able to keep up!!! :)
Ride with you all soon,
Mel
gearsgirls@hotmail.com
The ride this Saturday (Saturday, September 12th) will start and end at Dundas and Walkers Line at 8:30am. We'll meet in the Longo's Plaza on the southwest corner of Dundas and Walkers Line in Burlington (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dundas+and+walkers+line+burlington+ontario&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=41.711424,113.994141&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=A). Meet in the parking lot behind Tim Horton's/in front of Longo's at 8:30am. The ride is approximately 60km but can be extended depending on the what the group feels like doing. This is a nice ride - a few challenging sections but nothing you can't all handle - on quiet, rolling, rural roads out towards the escarpment. Brunch/lunch at Sunset Grill or Cora's following the ride if anyone is interested. Nothing better than pancakes and bacon after a ride in the country :)
Other exciting news: check us out on Canadian Cyclist 4 Women: http://www.canadiancyclist.com/cycling4women_features.php?id=17476. What a cool article about Gears Girls!! Thanks to all those that contributed quotes to the article; reading them brought tears to my eyes (tears of joy of course!).
For those of you that were on the Wednesday night ride that Tim filmed with the helmet cam - you can view the footage (to hipster music no less) on the RaceDayRush.com website: http://www.racedayrush.com/train/. You need to sign up for an account, but it's free...and pretty cool! Once you log in, go to the road bike section (left hand menu) - there you'll find our ride labelled "Brisk Urban Ride with the Ladies".
Hope to see a lot of you out for the Saturday ride. Feel free to bring husbands/partners along...just warn them that they might not be able to keep up!!! :)
Ride with you all soon,
Mel
gearsgirls@hotmail.com
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