Ride Like A Girl - South - ATX Bikes

** All level mountain bike rides for women only! **All riders must bring a trail-worthy mountain bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride. Sign ups start at 5:45pm; WHEELS DOWN at 6:00pm!

***2021 Protocol for ride- If unvaccinated, please wear a mask when meeting up for sign ups and announcements.

This is a no-drop ride is for all levels of riders, we will break into groups according to rider levels, see below for descriptions. If you have questions regarding equipment, clothing, skill levels or anything else that comes to mind, please feel free to leave a message below or reach out the the RLAG community at The Hub (https://www.facebook.com/groups/RLAGHub/)

All are welcome to bring a cooler with whatever cold beverage and a chair for a little social time after the ride!

Here is the link to a one-time online waiver that is valid from now until the end of 2021. This waiver MUST be filled out to ride with us.

https://fs27.formsite.com/eINPMl/0xpgcz4ejt/index.html

While ARR membership is not required, we do encourage you to join. As an IMBA Chapter Club (International Mountain Biking Association), when you join IMBA and indicate The Austin Ridge Riders as your local chapter you will become a member of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club! Your membership supports trail development/maintenance and mountain bike evangelism in and around Austin. To sign up go to Austin Ridge Riders membership (http://www.austinridgeriders.com/membership/)

What level rider are you?
Level 1: I am new to mountain biking and have only ridden on dirt a few times or not at all. I am excited to be introduced to the sport! Skills practiced… Shifting, braking and body position on the bike.

Level 2: I can handle riding on smooth trails but hesitate or walk my bike when there are small rocks, logs, roots, or when it gets steep. Skills practiced…shifting, braking and body position on climbs, descents and over features (aka rocks and roots).

Level 3: I am comfortable riding varying and somewhat technical, single-track terrain. I will ride over small rocks, roots, and logs (think curb size features) but don’t always know what I did to get through. Skills practiced… all of the above, small wheel lifts, small drops and control of the bike climbing and descending.

Level 4: I am comfortable riding varying and technical, single-track terrain. I will ride, or attempt to, over medium to large rocks, roots, and logs and down medium to large drops (think 1 foot and up sized features or several in a row). Skills practiced… body positioning, up and down rocks/ledges, wheel lifts (front and rear) , fast cornering, switchbacks, endurance.

Level 5/Advanced: Please consider joining us as a ride leader and/or sweep. We are always looking for new enthusiastic ladies to share our our love of all things bikes! Or, just come out to ride and hang with us and smile!

Why are the above rider levels important? We want everyone to have the best ride possible. If you are holding up your group, consider dropping down a level to work on necessary skills and fitness. If you are being held up by your group, move up a level and challenge yourself! If you are unsure of where to be, please talk to a ride leader!