Velo Girls (women's cycling in the SF Bay Area)

Team Velo Girls Cinderella Progressive Training Ride #9

Join Team Velo Girls on this women's-only progressive series of rides designed to prepare you for the Cinderella Classic on April 6th.  This week we'll ride to Pt. Reyes Station --  61 miles with 4,000' of climbing.    Mike's Bikes in Sausalito @ 8:30am.


Please note that our Cinderella series rides are for Velo Girls members only.  If you're not a member, you're welcome to join us on a ride, get to know us, and see what you think, but we encourage you to join the club before your second series ride.  You'll find Velo Girls membership here:  http://2013velogirlsmembership.eventbrite.com

Join or login to comment.

  • Ginny Paton
    Ginny Paton

    Look for photos soon!

    2 · March 24

    • Ann K.
      Ann K.

      It was such a beautiful day. And I think my favorite ride to date! Can't wait to see pics.

      1 · March 25

  • Christie
    Christie

    :) Two of us were at the front side of the store at first, but we made it. Thanks everyone for a great day, what a beautiful ride.

    1 · March 25

  • Christie
    Christie

    Oh no. Looks like everyone rolled early. Will try to catch up!

    1 · March 23

    • Janet Lourenzo
      Janet Lourenzo

      I'm at Bon sure and magnolia waiting. Kiddie parade in larkspur

      1 · March 23

    • Ginny Paton
      Ginny Paton

      Hi- we rolled at 8am- given that it was a 60 mile ride, we thought we would need extra time- just like the Cinderella - you will start earlier in the AM

      1 · March 24

  • Dawn
    Dawn

    A big thank you to Jan and Erin for stopping and helping me with my flat. First flat ever! Found some new tools - love the pump with the gauge and those wipes are great.

    Had a blast and looking forward to future rides.

    1 · March 24

  • Mary Souter
    Mary Souter

    Excellent route as usual, great weather & fabulous company. Happy to finally do the cross Marin trail through SPT park. Ginny saved me by giving me a water bottle...I left mine in the car and was panicked.

    1 · March 24

  • Janet Lourenzo
    Janet Lourenzo

    Thanks for the ride...I stopped at the bike shop in Ross and planted myself in the hometics massage chair!!! :) ended up with 54miles...great day!!!

    1 · March 24

  • Betsy Ward
    Betsy Ward

    Damn! I set my alarm wrong and there is no way Ginger and I can make it anywhere near the start time. Major disappointment!

    1 · March 23

    • Betsy Ward
      Betsy Ward

      Gngr and I are going to ride down here so we don't lose the training miles

      1 · March 23

  • Nicole Markelz
    Nicole Markelz

    A little scared...

    2 · March 22

    • Betsy Ward
      Betsy Ward

      I'm with you, Nicole. This is significantly farther than I have ever gone before :0

      1 · March 22

    • Lorri Lee Lown
      Lorri Lee Lown

      One pedal stroke at a time, ladies!

      March 23

  • Betsy Ward
    Betsy Ward

    Saturday is National Corn Dog Day. Not sure how that's going to effect our ride.

    2 · March 22

  • Janet Lourenzo
    Janet Lourenzo

    I'll be watching for you in front of Rulli's in downtown larkspur like I'm guessing 8:45? 9:00???

    1 · March 22

  • Vanessa C.
    Vanessa C.

    bummed, not making due to the Oarkland running festival. See you all next week! :) i better get some miles in during the week so i can keep up with group :/

    1 · March 22

  • Janet Lourenzo
    Janet Lourenzo

    Quite a crowd. I will hook up with you in Corte Madera/Larkspur after Camino Alto!!! Can't miss a big crowd like this!!!

    1 · March 22

  • Ann K.
    Ann K.

    LET'S DO THIS!

    4 · March 22

  • Mona
    Mona

    Was really looking forward to this ride, but came down with a bug this week. :(

    March 22

  • Janet Lourenzo
    Janet Lourenzo

    well...im not ready for 60 miles unfortunately...but i could try to stick with you from Corte Madera out as far as i'm able...i think closer to 40 will be my max since i didn't start the series with you...only 2 weekends left...YIKES!!!

    1 · March 20

  • Larissa Capelo Keiser
    Larissa Capelo Keiser

    Woohoo! Can't wait!

    1 · March 19

  • Ellyn Roberts
    Ellyn Roberts

    Grace is coming

    4 · March 18

  • aura cardona madrid
    aura cardona madrid

    sorry can't make, my daughter has an important soccer game, hope you all have a great time

    March 17

  • Tracey Webb
    Tracey Webb

    what pace are you riding? I am an experienced rider and live in Marin (this will be my third Cinderella), but I sometimes go slow or rest on hills. Anaerobic thing--low heart rate, blah, blah, blah. So will there be other slowish riders or are you all "hammerheading" this thing? LOL! I have ridden with testosterone filled guy racers and OMG--I wanted to smack them!

    March 16

    • Lorri Lee Lown
      Lorri Lee Lown

      Tracey, these rides have 2 or 3 pace groups (based on group size). The fastest group will keep a solid pace but definitely not hammering like a group of male racers.

      1 · March 17

  • Ginny Paton
    Ginny Paton

    By the way, if the parking lot behind Mike’s Bikes is full, go back out towards the freeway and stay right towards Mill Valley/Stinson Beach. At Pohono (street near outdoor furniture) make a right into the parking lot. The ride back down the bike path to Mike’s Bikes.

    1 · March 16

  • Ginny Paton
    Ginny Paton

    Meet at 7:45, roll promptly at 8:00. Please allow ample time to find parking, arrive and be ready to go by no later than 7:45am
    This week is the most difficult ride of our series. We'll be doing a gorgeous but challenging 61 mile ride from Sausalito to Pt. Reyes where we’ll stop for lunch. (Be sure to bring cash for lunch and snacks at rest stops.) On the way, we’ll traverse the scenic Cross Marin Trail though Samuel P. Taylor Park and return via Nicasio and San Geronimo Valley Drive-last regroup will be Woodacre Country Market.
    The route online: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2...

    REMEMBER: helmet (required);2 bottles and/or hydration pack /energy replacement drink, bike tools, tire levers, spare tubes, and patch kit, pump/CO2 device, 
ride food / snacks and a little cash for the road,
ID card, emergency contact information, health insurance information, cell phone and your bike (in safe working condition)

    Route sheet is posted in the "more tab" under files

    1 · March 16

  • Deborah Piram
    Deborah Piram

    BUMMER. I have long-standing plans for that afternoon. I'd love to do the ride on Sunday though. :-)

    March 11

24 attended

People in this
Meetup are also in:
103,998,144 RSVPs!
hide

Log in

Not registered with us yet?

Forgot your password?

or

Sign up

Meetup members, Log in

or
By clicking the "Sign up using Facebook" or "Sign up" buttons above, you agree to Meetup's Terms of Service