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 July 16, 2012

Two GREAT clinics and a ride THIS week!  

Tonight a FREE Climbing Clinic, Tomorrow night FREE Acupuncture and Qigong PLUS a Coached Training Ride on Wednesday!

 

Last day to WIN a FREE massage, see bottom of email

 

Rides & Clinics that NEED RSVP ~ Check the details, calendar HERE  

 Please reply to this email with detailed RSVP of what clinics you want or call/text 303-913-2718 (Karli) with name and email or call 303-440-1002 (Full Cycle). All rides and clinics meet at Full Cycle on 18th and Pearl unless noted otherwise. 
July 18th and/or 25th - Coached Training Rides with Traci Brown 6pm- If you have not tried one of these coached training rides get on it!  They will challenge you, make you a stronger, faster and safer rider. MEMBERS ONLY - Space is limited
July 16th Monday FREE Climbing Clinic with Heather Irmiger 6pm - meet at Harlow Platts Park in South Boulder (map here) at 5:45pm Come learn from PRO Cyclist Heather Irmiger!  Heather will share secrets to climbing and descending and then go out with us to coach us along the ride up to NCAR.  OPEN TO ALL WOMEN FREE - Space is limited
July 17th Tuesday FREE Relax, Recharge and Recover (acupuncture and Qigong clinic) With Mary Ellen Metke - Would you like to learn ways to relax, recharge, and recover before and after rides? Or just be healthier and feel better in general? Mary Ellen Metke is a licsened acupuncturist who will discuss acupuncture and teach Qigong exercises to help your over all health. The talk will describe how energy moves through your body and you will learn simple exercises to help you reduce stress and increase your energy. Mary Ellen Metke has been practicing acupuncture for over 25 years and Tai Chi and Qigong for over 30 years.  OPEN TO ALL WOMEN FREE - Space is limited
July 18th FREE co-ed Intermediate Maintenance Class 7:30pm - you do not bring your bike and this class will not cover flat fixing.  It WILLl cover loads of great info to empower you to get your hands on your bike so you dont miss that sweet ride with your friends on a Sunday night and the bike shop is already closed!
July 24th Thursday FREE Beginner Rider Clinic 6:30pm - Learn to feel more confident on your bike & have fun learning.  A basic knowledge of riding is required. Arrive early and be ready to ride at 6:30pm.  must sign 2012 waiver.  for more details please look at the calendar. OPEN TO ALL WOMEN FREE - space is limited
July 29th Sunday FREE On the Road Gears and Shifting 8am - you may have attended Kaj's indoors clinic but this on is on the road putting the knowledge into action!  Meet at Fairview High School for a brief talk then hit the parking lot and the south Boulder hills to practice your knowledge.  This clinic will help you understand your gears, when to shift, how to shift with out dropping your chain and will teach you how to keep your legs energized by letting your bike work for you! OPEN TO ALL WOMEN FREE - Space is limited
August 4th Saturday Flagstaff ride!  Come out and ride to the finish of the PRO Cycling Challenge!  Meet at Full Cycle at 7am we will ride up to the amphitheater.  Please RSVP  - MEMBERS ONLY.  This is a shorter climb with very steep sections.  A great challenge!!!

 

  

Rides that DO NOT need RSVP ~
All rides and clinics meet at Full Cycle on 18th and Pearl unless noted otherwise.  Non-Members can attend ONE weekend Club ride before joining.
July14th, 22nd and 28th - regular Club rides 7am - meet at Full Cycle by 6:45am
July 23rd and 30th Monday night NCAR rides! 6pm meet at Harlow Platts Park in South Boulder (map here) MEMBERS ONLY

At the bottom of these emails is usually a great coupon or a freebee.  Remember to look down the whole email.

Jamestown ride  

July 22th Sunday - and the FINAL day of the Tour de France!  

rides leave at 7am 

note: if the weather is looking "iffy" check the calendar at 6:20am  

     

Meet at Full Cycle no later then 6:45am, we ride out at 7am sharp. You must sign annual waiver and listen, agree to and be checked off for the safety rules.
On all rides have the items to fix your flat (tube, patch kit, tire levers and a pump). 
Review/print ride maps, click here.  
 
This weekends rides are: 
  • 1 short ride (10-12mph) - Cherryvale (20 mi)
  • 2 medium rides - 12-14mph and 15+mph - Valmont, 95th, Baseline, 75th, Lookout, 95th Mineral (36.6)  A SMALL SECTION OF THIS RIDE IS ON A HARD DIRT PACKED ROAD BEHIND BOULDER RES.
  • 2 long rides -12-14mph and 15+ - Carter Lake Marina (61 mi) 
Be ready.
  • Air in your tires, gears shifting correctly, TWO water bottles and energy (food).  We are happy to look over your bike before we ride but we will not have time to do any mechanical work.  Please check you bike at home (maybe now) to see if you need anything before the ride. Eat a healthy breakfast, have on the cycling gear you ride in, you MUST wear a safe helmet to ride with the Club.   
Any questions email or call Karli at 303.913.2718

 

Venus de Miles Club 2012 Membership! 
Banjo Billy
July 13th Banjo Billy Tour

Only $50 per year!
$15 of the $50 goes directly to Greenhouse Scholars (beneficiary of the Venus de Miles ride August 26th
  • 5% off everything at Full Cycle including sale items, bikes, service... EVERYTHING!
  • 20% off bike fits
  • $5 off the Venus de Miles ride registration (register under the Venus de Miles Bike Club 12, discount code in Welcome email) 
  • Specials with Club partners    
  • No fee to clinics offered by the Venus de Miles Bike Club
  • No fee to coached training rides offered by the Venus de Miles Bike Club
  • One Free Club water bottle  
  • Discount on the Club t-shirt   
  • and after April 21st you MUST be a member to ride with the Club.  Any non-member can "try out" one ride for free before joining. 
About the Venus de Miles Women's Bike Club 
The Venus de Miles Women's Bike Club is a recreational cycling club in Boulder, Colorado created for women, by women. We are non-competitive, open to women of all skill levels, with the goal of having fun on our bicycles and riding in the spirit of sisterhood and charity. We are here to learn from and support each other, give back to the community, and best of all, have an awesome time riding our bikes! The Club is headed up by Full Cycle with the help of the Venus de Miles Ride organizers, Greenhouse Scholars, and our local cycling friends.

Venus de Miles Bike Club 2012 
Club partners: 
Boulder Baby Whisperer, Lindsey Bishop - discount on first energy reading
BoulderFields, bra's and swim wear for all sizes - 10% off all bra's
Colorado Athletic Club, can you say... hello pool party! One free week!
Intuitive Hands PT, Lynn Leech - 50% discount on first session
Krista Schultz, Endurance Works / She Does Tri - discounts on  clinics and coaching
Leg Lube, shave cream - Specials thru out the season
Lululemon29th Street - 15% off all purchases with R&D card.
Mary Ellen Metke Acupuncture - discount on first session
Megan Forbes Nutrition Consulting - first appointment only $79.00 for members only
Mindful Massage, Cyndi Leach - discount on first session
Oakley Sunglasses - 20% off one pair per season for member only
Peak Integrative Health, massage therapy - First appointment $40 for members with code
Savory Spice Shop - locally owned by Dan Hayward
Skratch Labs, electrolyte replacement drinks - Specials thru out season
Sole Custom Footbeds - specials thru out the season
The Cup Espresso Cafe - 15% off after each Club ride
The Organic Dish, homemade meals prepared in minuets. With membership code get 10% off all meals
Women on Bikes, Andrea Tollefsrud - members receive coaching discounts.

 

   Any questions email or call Karli at 303-913-2718

 

 

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