Many of you guys attended a meeting we held in March(?) at Cafe Ventana. It was a great meeting with a broad stroke of women cyclists in St. Louis. Newbies, veterans, racers, century riders, fund-raisers all fresh from winter’s grip–eager for spring riding. There was a newness, it felt promising. And now, staring down the [...]
Beginning NEXT week (October 5, 2011) we’ll be hitting the road at 7pm from Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. Keep riding regardless of the sun setting a bit earlier every day. More info will be up here soon, but here’s the quick info: This is not our typical “No-Drop” ride, we strongly encourage you to [...]
Don’t lose the forest through the trees. We’ve all heard this a time or two. In other words, don’t lose sight of your overall goal (the forest) by becoming distracted with smaller issues (trees) along the way. I have been a firm believer in this adage for my entire life. Yesterday, my hike up Gray’s [...]
COED CYCLOCROSS CLINIC Photo cred: Dennis Fickinger Ever want to learn how to leap (with your bike) like a gazelle over a log like our instructor Carrie Cash?! Well, join us for our 2nd annual cyclocross clinic and start practicing! See details below. This is our only co-ed clinic of the year, so bring a [...]
Women’s Road Bike Demo Wednesday August 24, 4pm 4:00 pm for the test-rides 6:00 pm for the group ride The Hub Bicycle Co. and Giant Bicycles are coming together to sponsor a Giant for Women Cycling event!! Giant is bringing their women’s specific road bikes in all women’s sizes. These will include the TCR Advanced [...]
This month, some of my coworkers organized a Joplin, MO Disaster Relief effort. Our office collected school supplies for the families who have lost everything. While down there on a clean up effort, my coworker realized that the kids didn’t even have their bicycles any longer. He collected over 80 gently used bicycles and organized [...]
Have you always dreamed of completing a century at least once in your life but not sure how to prepare or train successfully to achieve this goal ? Have you already ridden a century but still have questions to make it easier on you the next time you decide to ride 100 miles? Then this [...]
Did you ever want to commute (via bike) to your destination but unsure about the options or elements that may have deterred your desire? Team Revolution ~ is having a Clinic to offer helpful hints, answer your questions and help you gain the courage and motivation to become an avid town commuter! [...]
Do you ride a mountain bike? Do you want to get more adept at riding it? Have you ever wanted to learn from a professional cyclist? Now you can! Date: Saturday, July 30 Time: Check-in at 8:30 am Clip in for Clinic Start at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Castlewood State Park http://www.gorctrails.com/trails/mcastlewood.asp *We will [...]
As is the case with most cyclists, my bikes are almost like my kids. My family includes: Black Betty. The road bike. The work horse of the family. Plain Jane. The track bike. Simple and very much to herself. Doesn’t like to mingle. Jake. The cx bike. He’s like a middle child. Low profile but [...]