The official start of the 2011 Gears Girls season will be the first Monday in May (weather dependant). Lots of changes to Gears Girls this season! We'll be offering 5 rides a week - there will be something available for almost every female road rider this season! Check out the updates on the Group Descriptions/Club Structure and the Ride days and descriptions pages.
Anyone interested in learning more about the club - including returning members - should plan on attending one of the 2 information/membership nights before the start of the season:
Wednesday, March 16th - 6:45pm - Gears Bike Shop, Port Credit location
Wednesday, April 13th - 6:45pm - Gears Bike Shop, Port Credit location
The meetings will each run for 30 to 45 minutes. During the meetings, general club information will be discussed and any questions or concerns will be addressed. Following the meeting, there will be an opportunity to pay membership fees and purchase club clothing. If you are new to Gears Girls and are thinking about joining the club, please plan on attending one of the above dates. Returning members are also encouraged to attend as there have been significant changes to club! Send an email to gearsgirls@hotmail.com if you would like to attend one of the above information nights!
Be sure to check the blog for club updates! 2011 membership forms will be available soon. If you are interested in getting additional information about Gears Girls in advance of March 16th, please send an email to Mel Crosby at gearsgirls@hotmail.com.
Hope to ride with you soon!
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Monday, October 4, 2010
Gears Girls - Thanks for a great season!
Thanks to everyone for making this Gears Girls season such a success! I'm so proud of the group and how far everyone has come. In just two years we've become a strong women's road group - we ride well together, we're safe, we have fun...and of course we look great out there on the road. Next year will be even bigger and better!
Lots of great winter training options: Gears offers spin classes 7 days of the week. Buy a trainer or rollers. Run. Swim. Ride your mountain bike in the snow! Before long it will be April 1st and we'll be back out on the road and starting the 2011 Gears Girls season.
Feel free to forward your feedback or comments to me. Also, if you have any questions about cold weather riding or winter training options, I'm more than happy to help with suggestions.
I'm already excited about next year!
Ride with you soon....
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
Lots of great winter training options: Gears offers spin classes 7 days of the week. Buy a trainer or rollers. Run. Swim. Ride your mountain bike in the snow! Before long it will be April 1st and we'll be back out on the road and starting the 2011 Gears Girls season.
Feel free to forward your feedback or comments to me. Also, if you have any questions about cold weather riding or winter training options, I'm more than happy to help with suggestions.
I'm already excited about next year!
Ride with you soon....
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sunday gears girls ride
Hi girls.
Just a reminder that the final gears girls ride leaves from River Oaks Community centre tomorrow at 9am. Distance will be between 85 and 95kms. Check the blog for details: http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com
If I have to cancel the ride due to weather, I'll update the blog by 7:45am.
See you tomorrow!
Mel
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sunday Gears Girls ride - Information
Hi Girls.
First off...as many of you already know, tonight's ride (Wednesday) is cancelled. Seems like everyone and their dog is either working or busy so no one is available to ride tonight. Weather is iffy and not much evening light left (we only got a 30km ride in last night) - so not the end of the world :(
For Sunday (September 26th):
We'll be riding from River Oak Community Centre at 9am Sunday morning. The community centre is located in Oakville on Sixth Line, just south of Dundas: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2400+Sixth+Line%0D%0AOakville,+ON%0D%0AL6H+3N8&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2400+6+Line,+Oakville,+Halton+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario+L6H+6J9&gl=ca&ei=3k6aTOPNGYvAsAPjoo3HBA&ved=0CBUQ8gEwAA&z=16
Park on the south side of the building.
The ride will be between about 85kms and 95kms - depending on group interest and time. We'll be riding to Moffat so be sure to bring money for buttertarts and a cold drink.
Drop me a quick line to let me know if you'll be there Sunday!
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
First off...as many of you already know, tonight's ride (Wednesday) is cancelled. Seems like everyone and their dog is either working or busy so no one is available to ride tonight. Weather is iffy and not much evening light left (we only got a 30km ride in last night) - so not the end of the world :(
For Sunday (September 26th):
We'll be riding from River Oak Community Centre at 9am Sunday morning. The community centre is located in Oakville on Sixth Line, just south of Dundas: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2400+Sixth+Line%0D%0AOakville,+ON%0D%0AL6H+3N8&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2400+6+Line,+Oakville,+Halton+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario+L6H+6J9&gl=ca&ei=3k6aTOPNGYvAsAPjoo3HBA&ved=0CBUQ8gEwAA&z=16
Park on the south side of the building.
The ride will be between about 85kms and 95kms - depending on group interest and time. We'll be riding to Moffat so be sure to bring money for buttertarts and a cold drink.
Drop me a quick line to let me know if you'll be there Sunday!
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Check us out!
Several Gears Girls members participated in Tour de Mississauga on Sunday - check us out: http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/cycling-tour-hits-the-city-2412.htm
Monday, September 20, 2010
Gears Girls Update - Week of September 20th
Hi Girls.
With the season coming to a close, this will be my last official update for the 2010 Gears Girls season!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDES:
I had originally announced that September 28th and 29th would be our final week night rides, but with it getting dark at 7:30pm these days (I have been asking around and it seems like it would be difficult for anyone to get to Gears before 6pm), I think it best that this Wednesday be our final week night ride. So, Tuesday and Wednesday, we'll leave from Gears at 6:15pm and ride until 7:30pm or 7:40pm. If you have lights, please bring them!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th:
Our final "official" weekend ride will be this Sunday - September 26th at 9am. Due to poplular demand, I think we'll start the ride at River Oaks Community Centre in Oakville and will ride to Moffat for tarts. We'll come back through Campbellville to add on a bit of extra distance or will ride down to Carlisle and then back. Total distance will be about 90kms. I'll send additional details out about the Sunday ride later this week.
SUNDAY RIDES IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER:
If anyone is interested in riding Sundays in the upcoming months, let me know and I'll compile a list.
END OF SEASON GET TOGETHER:
Also...I would like to do an end of season get together. If we don't ride next week, would people be able to do something Wednesday evening (September 29th) around 7:30pm? I'm thinking Snug Harbour as it's central for most people. Dinner and/or drinks. Let me know if you're interested by the end of this week so that I can make a reservation.
Hope to see you out there!
Mel
PS - Check out the Gears Girls picture in the Mississauga News from this weekends Tour de Mississauga: http://www.mississauga.com/community/article/875503--cycling-tour-hits-city
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
With the season coming to a close, this will be my last official update for the 2010 Gears Girls season!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDES:
I had originally announced that September 28th and 29th would be our final week night rides, but with it getting dark at 7:30pm these days (I have been asking around and it seems like it would be difficult for anyone to get to Gears before 6pm), I think it best that this Wednesday be our final week night ride. So, Tuesday and Wednesday, we'll leave from Gears at 6:15pm and ride until 7:30pm or 7:40pm. If you have lights, please bring them!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th:
Our final "official" weekend ride will be this Sunday - September 26th at 9am. Due to poplular demand, I think we'll start the ride at River Oaks Community Centre in Oakville and will ride to Moffat for tarts. We'll come back through Campbellville to add on a bit of extra distance or will ride down to Carlisle and then back. Total distance will be about 90kms. I'll send additional details out about the Sunday ride later this week.
SUNDAY RIDES IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER:
If anyone is interested in riding Sundays in the upcoming months, let me know and I'll compile a list.
END OF SEASON GET TOGETHER:
Also...I would like to do an end of season get together. If we don't ride next week, would people be able to do something Wednesday evening (September 29th) around 7:30pm? I'm thinking Snug Harbour as it's central for most people. Dinner and/or drinks. Let me know if you're interested by the end of this week so that I can make a reservation.
Hope to see you out there!
Mel
PS - Check out the Gears Girls picture in the Mississauga News from this weekends Tour de Mississauga: http://www.mississauga.com/community/article/875503--cycling-tour-hits-city
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 17, 2010
Saturday ride cancelled/Tour de Mississauga on Sunday instead
Hi Girls.
It appears that only Ann and I are riding tomorrow!!! So, with that in mind, I'm proposing that we cancel the Gears Girls ride tomorrow (not that I don't love you Ann - just seems like everyone else wants to ride Sunday!) and anyone interested ride with the Gears Girls group that has registered to do Tour de Mississauga on Sunday. I believe the group has registered to do the 100km route - but there are options to turn around if you want to ride a shorter distance. The event is free - and a great way to see Mississauga! Here's a link to the registration site: http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/tour. Sorry about the late change of plans for tomorrow morning - seems like Sunday could turn out to be a fun day though!
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
It appears that only Ann and I are riding tomorrow!!! So, with that in mind, I'm proposing that we cancel the Gears Girls ride tomorrow (not that I don't love you Ann - just seems like everyone else wants to ride Sunday!) and anyone interested ride with the Gears Girls group that has registered to do Tour de Mississauga on Sunday. I believe the group has registered to do the 100km route - but there are options to turn around if you want to ride a shorter distance. The event is free - and a great way to see Mississauga! Here's a link to the registration site: http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/tour. Sorry about the late change of plans for tomorrow morning - seems like Sunday could turn out to be a fun day though!
Mel
http://gearsgirls.blogspot.com/
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