BELIEVE

LAST Group Ride for the Year!

2011-10-18T10:12:00.001-04:00

LAST Club Group Mtbike Ride for the year...get it while it's good!!! The trails are in great shape, the leaves are popping, and the temp is perfect! There is a slight call for rain but our tenacious leader, Janet, will be at the trail-head regardless...join her for some final laps! Try to get there early enough to be ready to roll at 6...more dirt time! LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Tuesday, Oct 18

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: Intermediate Mtbike group ride! LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Oct 4

2011-10-04T11:57:00.001-04:00

WOW...where did time go? Don't forget tonight's Club Ride...6pm at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot. Bring LIGHTS!!! Also, this is an intermediate ride, you will be riding in the dark.

Tuesday, Oct 4

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: Intermediate Mtbike group ride! LIGHTS REQUIRED!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Hello Autumn...

2011-09-23T09:15:00.001-04:00

Welcome to my absolute favorite time of year! Unfortunately I have to lay low this year...hang the bike up and watch my step (stupid yellow jackets!) So we are making a few changes to our last month of group rides...yep, you heard me, LAST month of group rides! We will continue through October with our intermediate level group but I am sorry to say the beginners group is done for the year. Janet will continue to lead an intermediate level ride on Oct 4 & Oct 18. The time will remain at 6 (be there early and ready to roll at 6!) the change: LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED!!! You will be riding into the dark (which is super awesome I must say!) and must have lights to find your way back to your car...there are no street lights on the trails and it can get pretty spooky (I know from experience!) If you have never ridden in the dark you definitely should find some lights to borrow and try it out...brings a whole new experience to mtbiking!

I want to thank everyone who came out this year...we consistently had a great turn-out and I think many of you made some new cycling friends which I hope you continue to ride until next year when our group rides will start again! If you are not already on our Facebook group I highly encourage you to join! It is a private group to maintain the safety of our women (I don't like announcing I am going to go play in the woods at this exact time & place to the unknown crazy world!) There are men on the group but they are either associated with another cycling group, bike shop, significant other to a cyclist or just a friend who likes to get the word out about women riding. You can also email me here awcteam@gmail.com and I will put you on our mass emailing list when/if I announce or pass along info that may be of interest. And finally, check out our blog http://www.ashevillewomenscycling.com/clubteamnews.html

Another great group that does group rides is the Pisgah Area SORBA...they too split into groups according to ride level. Their rides are on Wednesday: the beginner rides start at 5:30pm on Wednesday and the intermediate (Lights Required) rides start at 6:30pm. You can find more info here: http://www.pisgahareasorba.org/?p=2826 or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pisgah-Area-SORBA/365079209856?ref=ts

Thank you everyone and I hope you have a wonderful Autumn & Winter and I will see you next Spring...

Laurie

I do plan on filling in the calendar with more cycling & running events as well as keep the blog updated with any fun things that may be happening in the 'cold' season!

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Sept 20

2011-09-20T12:42:00.001-04:00

The weather has caused tonight's ride to be a little iffy. Our weather-brave leader, Janet, will be at the parking lot at 6pm regardless of moisture! If there is thunder & lightning the ride will be called off. Janet will determine the route depending on wetness...could be fire-roads mixed with a bit of upper single track? So for all you non-weather-weenies...get on out there and RIDE!!!

Tuesday, Sept 20

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues, Sept 6

2011-09-06T13:32:00.001-04:00

We may have gotten a deluge of rain yesterday but with the trails being so dry we are counting on them soaking it up and being perfect for tonight's ride! Please try to be ready to roll at 6pm sharp to get the most out of the fast sinking sun!!!

Tuesday, September 6

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

2011-08-15T12:40:00.000-04:00

If Tuesday's weather is anything like today we are in for a treat!!! Come on out for some girl fun on the trails...

Tuesday, August 16

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

2011-08-01T19:03:00.001-04:00

Looks Like we are in for great weather (ok...a little hot but we will be in the shade!) ...let's ride!!!

Tuesday, August 2

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Saturday Beginners Ride in Dupont!!!

2011-07-20T10:32:00.001-04:00

Saturday, July 23

Time: 9am

Where: Guion Parking Lot in Dupont Recreational Forest - directions: http://www.dupontforest.com/directions.asp
What: Beginner level mountain bike ride - approximately 6-7 miles. It will be warm so bring plenty of water! Possibly doing a second loop if anyone is up to it...

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride

2011-07-17T23:01:00.000-04:00

It's that time again!!! Come on out and join us...

Tuesday, July 19

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Ride Tuesday, July 5

2011-07-05T08:39:00.002-04:00

The weather is looking quite iffy for today...thunderstorms are predicted but we are in the mountains so you never know!!! I will be making a final call by 2pm today and posting here...

Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Tuesday, July 5

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Come on out...

2011-06-22T21:09:00.002-04:00

Saturday, June 25, 2011

All beginner and intermediate riders welcome
Bikes and guides provided - FREE

Meet at 10:00 am depart a.s.a.p…usually around 10:30 am
Bikes are limited so arrive early for best size selection
Ledford Gap parking lot at Bent Creek (see directions below)

This will be an easy one hour to one and a half hour ride on level gravel roads. Then, for those who are interested, we will do some level single- track trails.

Enjoy the great outdoors and meet other women who like to ride.
Guides are from the all-ladies’ Team Prestige Subaru and the Asheville Women’s Cycling Club!

E-mail Laurie Neubert to RSVP at awcteam@gmail.com

Directions: From Highway 191, turn onto Bent Creek Road (across from Bent Creek Baptist Church ), at the top of the hill bear left and continue past the back entrance to the Arboretum. Pass Hard Times trail head on the left and take the next right (before the Lake Powhatan campground entrance, turns to gravel then back to paved at lot). Ledford Gap parking lot will be on your right (has a restroom).

Club Group Ride Tuesday, June 21

2011-06-20T13:42:00.001-04:00

The weather has been nasty the last few days but it looks as though we will get a break just in time for our group ride...and we are all probably anxious to get out!!! Join us...

Tuesday, June 21

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

2 Great Events this Thursday!!!

2011-06-07T14:15:00.000-04:00

2 great events happening on the same night...unfortunately you will have to choose!!!

Paceline Clinic by Kimberly Masters & David McIntosh

The first pace-line was such a sucess with very little promotion for it ahead of time and so many requests for a second clinic. David and I are planning to run another paceline clinic at the track Thursday, June 9 at 6:15. Please try to arrive at 6 and meet us in the in-field werwe we met last time OR get yourself a few minutes warm up on the track. This is for anyone who would like to learn how to ride safely in a paceline on your road bike, tips and techniques. Please invite interested friends.

We will plan to split into 2 groups. People who attended the first clinic will start in a single paceline and move into a pyramid workout with an opportunity to get tips on cycling techniques. Folks who come out for the first time will get an overview of the track, it's rules and then learn the techniques of riding in a paceline so they can join the other group as the night progresses.

contact: kimberly@essentialjourneys.com

FREE Self Defense Class

The 2011 Woman's Self Defense Class hosted by Team Prestige Subaru and the Asheville Women's Cycling Club and presented by the National Guard Armory is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, starting at 6:00 pm at the National Guard Armory.

The class is FREE but is limited to 60 participants...moms and daughters welcome...open to the public...all ages.

RSVP to Patricia Pinner at mtbikernuts@yahoo.com or call 828-654-7781.

Club Group Mtbike Ride....yay!!!!

2011-06-06T13:08:00.000-04:00

I know it is hot out but the evenings in the woods have been lovely!!! Come on out and enjoy with us...

Tuesday, June 7

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

ALSO: ProBikes has started a Monday night group mountain bike ride at an intermediate pace - from ProBikes:
I realize this is short notice, meant to post this weekend but...MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDE TODAY! Woo-hoo! Meghan Korol will be heading up her first PB group ride today. Meet at Pro Bikes at 4:30 to carpool or at Rice Pinnacle parking at 5 to ride! Intermediate ride/moderate pace. This will be a regular Monday thing so if you can't make it this time, put it on your next Monday list!
contact ProBikes with any questions

Of course we don't want the roadies left out...Youngblood's Women's only Road Ride is tonight:
MONDAY EVENINGS: WOMEN ONLY Road Bike Ride
Sponsored by ABRC and Youngblood Bikes, a BRBC Business Member: http://youngbloodbikes.com/
NOTE: These are not beginner rides; you must maintain at least 12-15mph and have some
road riding experience.
We'll depart promptly at 6:00pm from Youngblood Bicycles, located 233 Merrimon Avenue.
Sign in at Youngblood Bicycles before the ride, routes will differ each week, cue sheets
available at Youngblood's.
ROUTE: A little longer but flatter, still mainly in Leicester, about 22-29 miles, 1200' climbing.
Wendy Coin at wcoin13@gmail.com

Paceline Clinic for Road Cyclists...

2011-05-23T11:18:00.000-04:00

At Carrier Park Mellowdrome 6pm, May 23

Kimberly Masters of Essential Journey's Soap & her husband David McIntosh, massage guru, are running a Paceline Clinic for novice and experienced road cyclist this evening! More information on FACEBOOK or email myself or Kimberly:

-paceline clinic at the track Monday, May 23 at 6pm. This is for women who would like to learn how to ride safely in a paceline on your road bike, tips and techniques. Please invite interested friends.

kimberly@essentialjourneys.com

awcteam@gmail.com

Busy Weekend!

2011-05-20T10:58:00.000-04:00

Town Mountain Hill Climb tonight...

12 Hours of Tsali

Group Rides

Ramblin' Rose Woman Only Triathlon

Women's only Paceline Clinic on Monday

Check out the calendar to plan your rides!!!

Club Group Ride POSTPONED!

2011-05-17T14:27:00.000-04:00

Tonights (May 17) ride is postponed to next Tuesday May 24...same time and place:

Tuesday, May 24

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

I hear the Mountain Laurel will be in bloom this weekend...hope you get out and find it!!!

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tuesday, May 17

2011-05-16T11:37:00.004-04:00

We are faced with another nasty forecast for Tuesday but I always keep a positive thought and a backup plan...I am not sure about Thursday yet but will call the ride cancelled or post-poned by 2pm on Tuesday! Meanwhile:

Tuesday, May 17

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Ride POST-PONED

2011-05-03T14:16:00.000-04:00

It may not look horrible out right now but because of the possible chances of thunderstorms we decided to post-pone to Thursday May 5. The weather forecast is looking sunny and bright!!! Hope to see ya'll there...

Thursday, May 5

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Club Group Mtbike Ride Tues May 3

2011-05-02T12:52:00.005-04:00

Hey Ladies...Ready to ride??? Our ride is scheduled for tomorrow, Tues May 3, but by some freak chance we experience the thunder storms they are predicting we will postpone the ride to Thur May 5...I will make the decision by 2pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

So for now:

Tuesday, May 3

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Busy Busy Weekend...

2011-04-28T13:02:00.000-04:00

There is so much going on this weekend it almost too much to list...something for everyone and looks like the weather is going to be awesome!!!

Saturday
Xterra Ft Yargo - Off-Road Triathlon
Burnsville Metric
Tour de Cashiers
Vance Rocket Run

Sunday
May Day Biathlon
SERC #4 Ft Yargo

Saturday & Sunday
St Francis Mud Run

Check out the CALENDAR for more information

Don't forget this coming Tuesday is our Club Group Mtbike Ride at Bent Creek - May 3

Road Ride Tonight ~ Mtbike Ride Tomorrow

2011-04-18T13:00:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend! To start off the new week and a gorgeous Monday how about joining Youngblood Bicycle for a Road Ride at 6pm (show up a bit early...ready to roll at 6) Wendy Coin at wcoin13@gmail.com

This is also our Club Group Ride week...

Tuesday, April 19

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com

Women Only Road Bike Rides

2011-04-11T15:12:00.000-04:00

Monday April 11

MONDAY EVENINGS: Women Only Road Bike Rides
Sponsored by ABRC and Youngblood Bikes

NOTE: These are not beginner rides; you must maintain at least 12-15mph and have some road riding experience.

We'll depart promptly at 6:00pm from Youngblood Bicycles, located 233 Merrimon Avenue.

Sign in at Youngblood Bicycles before the ride, routes will differ each week, cue sheets available at Youngblood's.

ROUTE: A little longer but flatter, still mainly in Leicester, about 29 miles, 1200' climbing.

Wendy Coin at wcoin13@gmail.com

Another Great Busy Weekend...

2011-04-08T15:40:00.000-04:00

There are going to be Asheville Women's Cycling jerseys all over the mountains tomorrow!!! Come on out and join us...

ASSAULT ON THE CAROLINAS

LAKE JUNALUSKA DUATHLON

DUPONT 1/2 MARATHON

Club Group Mtn Bike Ride April 5

2011-04-04T12:42:00.000-04:00

The weather man is calling for a possibility of rain but you know we can't rely on him here in the mountains!!! We will be riding...

I will call the ride by 2 o'clock on Tues, April 5 if the weather is too wet or thunderous...stay posted!

Tuesday, April 5

Time: 6pm

Where: Rice Pinnacle parking lot in Bent Creek

What: All level Mtbike group ride, Beginners encouraged to show up!!! We will have leaders for each level. Even if this is your first time on a mtn bike we will have a ride/route to take you on...no excuses!!!

Helmet, bike & water required...gloves & eye protection suggested

Non-Club members must sign waiver

contact: awcteam@gmail.com