This blog post is based on an article originally written by Venus member Gordana Dukovic. The Venus Bike Club is a supportive biking community, serving women cyclists of a wide range of abilities and experience. To meet our members’ needs, each weekend we offer rides at several distances and speeds. For example, a 25-mile route . . . read more
Forty-one Venus sisters participated in this year’s Venus de Miles, a cycling fundraiser to benefit Greenhouse Scholars. A boatload of biking besties volunteered at the final rest stop. BESTEST. REST STOP. EVER. Thank you ladies, and thanks to Naz for her excellent coordination skillz!!! Sam needed an intervention, so Edith waved her special cowbell. Edith’s . . . read more
Magnus White was a 17-year-old on the verge of becoming a world-class cyclist. Last year, while on a training ride 15 minutes from his home in Boulder, he was struck from behind by a driver and killed. On Sunday, August 11, 2024, approximately 25 Venus sisters joined over 4,000 cyclists in Magnus’ memory, in what . . . read more
Last Tuesday evening, four Venus members met Tracey Jacobs, UCI World Champ Gravel and 5-time US National & State Champion, for a hands-on clinic to learn the ins and outs of pacelining. What’s pacelining? It’s a cycling technique where riders take turns leading and drafting in formation. The benefits are greater efficiency and energy savings . . . read more
Frisco, one of our most popular destination trips, did not disappoint! First night. We all met to discuss Friday’s rides and weather. On Day 1, a hearty group of Venus sisters braved the threatening thunderstorms. Some rode to Breckenridge, while some chose a more challenging ride up Ute Pass. Storms abated, and we all enjoyed . . . read more
In response to the blazing hot weather, we’re reposting this blog, full of good advice. Remember the cool and wet spring weather that seemed to last until yesterday? Well those days are gone! Welcome to summer and riding in the heat! On long rides or days when it heats up quickly, it’s best to be . . . read more
We had a great two-fer clinic at BUILD PT on July 11, 2024. Two presenters delved into two important-to-us-as-female-cyclists topics. PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH What is the pelvic floor? It’s the muscles, tendons, and cartilage that provide the support within our pelvic girdle (the bony framework of the pelvis). It holds our organs in our bodies, . . . read more
Cleaning your bike chain is like good dental hygiene — regular cleaning will minimize problems with your chain and help it last longer. You’ll need: a bucket, dish soap (e.g., Dawn), a sponge, two old brushes (e.g., toothbrush, nail brush, or Park Tool bicycle chain cleaner — the bristles from the brushes dig deep into . . . read more
It’s chain-cleaning time! There are a few methods for keeping your bike’s chain clean throughout the season. In today’s lesson, let’s explore some of these approaches that will keep your bike’s chain and drivetrain sparkly clean and performing as it should! The methods I’m sharing are suggestions. If you have a system that has been . . . read more
This year’s Basalt trip was the best yet! The weather was almost perfect, the rides were absolutely gorgeous, and we found a handful of new rides to try! So next year has new places to explore. This just keeps getting better! On Day 1, we headed to Aspen Highlands to start our rides. One group . . . read more