Good Morning Ladies
This Saturday we will meet at Patricias' place at 6 am ready to ride shortly after..Please bring a swim suite and a bag lunch for after the ride. Yes a Pool Party at Particias
We will have two different rides starting and stopping in the same place.. One group will go out and ride down king Kong and up usury Pass, while the other group will ride mesa madness. Each ride will be about the same in distance but different in difficulty.This will be a SAG supported ride so please chime in.
****Congrats to all the Ladies that did the Rio Tri last weekend and Good Luck to all the Ladies that are doing a Tri this weekend.****
Remember to prep yourself and your water bottles for this weekend.
please mark your calendar: on Sunday5/29 Charlie and I are planning a ride from Awhatukee out to the veteran memorial. In a salute to those that have given all. we will post a map next week so if you don't want to ride the entire distance you can join us along the route.
Have a Great week
LaVerne
602-565-1839
Patricias' Place
3963 N.Pinnacle Circle mesa, AZ
code 6988#
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The Ladies Saturday ride into San Juan
Good Morning Ladies
First, I would like to say "Happy Mothers Day" to everyone and to give a shout out to all the Ladies doing Tris this weekend, you have done the training so go and have FUN...
This week we are meeting at South Mountain at 6 am ready to ride into San Juan at 6:30 am sharp. The ride into San Juan is a lot of fun and then you get the pleasure of climbing out. This ride is very challenging, so please don't get discouraged, just keep at it. Speed isn't important on this type of ride, focus on keeping your legs moving at a good even pace (cadence). On your way out remember to get as much as you can out of the downhill, so the speed can carry you at least 1/2 way up the next climb.FYI stay out of the big ring in the front on the way out.
You may ask why are we doing this type of ride so soon: There are two reasons
1. I have a time trial up to the Towers this Saturday and instead of canceling the ride altogether, I have made it a tradition for all the Ladies(new and existing) to come out and ride San Juan. Then, later on in the year we will come out and ride it again, so each of you can see how much you have grown in your cycling.
2. It's good to have a ride that is very difficult and then come back and ride that same ride and see how much better you feel. Then wounder why did I stop, or to surpass the point where you had to stop last time and just smile.(YEA)
It is supposed to be hot this weekend, so please prep your water bottles (freeze two on a slant). Also be sure to take care of your body by drinking plenty of fluids.
If you have any questions about this ride or anything else, please ask via email or phone. No question is too silly or stupid. I was told by an instructor once, that the only stupid question is the one not asked. So, please ASK and I will do my best to answer them all.
----------A note from Charlie
Hey Everyone,
First off Happy Mothers Day to all of the mothers out there. This Sunday we will be riding from "The Nosh" (S.E. corner of 48Th St. & Warner) Start time is 6:00 a.m. We will ride in the Ahwatukee area & do a 3.5 - 4 mile run after the ride for anyone wanting to run. The ride route will be approx. 50 miles & will include hills, a few sprints & no stops. There Will be a second option for those not wanting to go non stop.
See you Sunday,
Charlie
Have a great Week
La Verne
602-565-1839
Locations:
South Mountain
from any where in the valley, Take Central south pass McDowell, pass Southern, Pass Baseline, Pass Dobbins, follow Central all the way up into the Mountain. You will come to a guard station take a Left turn and park in the first parking lot on your Left.
First, I would like to say "Happy Mothers Day" to everyone and to give a shout out to all the Ladies doing Tris this weekend, you have done the training so go and have FUN...
This week we are meeting at South Mountain at 6 am ready to ride into San Juan at 6:30 am sharp. The ride into San Juan is a lot of fun and then you get the pleasure of climbing out. This ride is very challenging, so please don't get discouraged, just keep at it. Speed isn't important on this type of ride, focus on keeping your legs moving at a good even pace (cadence). On your way out remember to get as much as you can out of the downhill, so the speed can carry you at least 1/2 way up the next climb.FYI stay out of the big ring in the front on the way out.
You may ask why are we doing this type of ride so soon: There are two reasons
1. I have a time trial up to the Towers this Saturday and instead of canceling the ride altogether, I have made it a tradition for all the Ladies(new and existing) to come out and ride San Juan. Then, later on in the year we will come out and ride it again, so each of you can see how much you have grown in your cycling.
2. It's good to have a ride that is very difficult and then come back and ride that same ride and see how much better you feel. Then wounder why did I stop, or to surpass the point where you had to stop last time and just smile.(YEA)
It is supposed to be hot this weekend, so please prep your water bottles (freeze two on a slant). Also be sure to take care of your body by drinking plenty of fluids.
If you have any questions about this ride or anything else, please ask via email or phone. No question is too silly or stupid. I was told by an instructor once, that the only stupid question is the one not asked. So, please ASK and I will do my best to answer them all.
----------A note from Charlie
Hey Everyone,
First off Happy Mothers Day to all of the mothers out there. This Sunday we will be riding from "The Nosh" (S.E. corner of 48Th St. & Warner) Start time is 6:00 a.m. We will ride in the Ahwatukee area & do a 3.5 - 4 mile run after the ride for anyone wanting to run. The ride route will be approx. 50 miles & will include hills, a few sprints & no stops. There Will be a second option for those not wanting to go non stop.
See you Sunday,
Charlie
Have a great Week
La Verne
602-565-1839
Locations:
South Mountain
from any where in the valley, Take Central south pass McDowell, pass Southern, Pass Baseline, Pass Dobbins, follow Central all the way up into the Mountain. You will come to a guard station take a Left turn and park in the first parking lot on your Left.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Take A Pass by Rick Bernardi,JD.
The month of May is how to ride safe... Joe found this article in the bicycling magazine that covers safety in the area in which we ride. I will post each area below separately.
TAKE A PASS
How You Navigate Around Others Depend On Where You're Riding
A common misconception motorists have is that cyclist are slow. Of course, an automobile can reach higher speeds than a bicycle, but that's on the increasingly mythical open road. Around town, we regularly demonstrate that cyclist are capable of keeping up with cars and often able to easily pass a congested lane of traffic. But this raises the question: What does the Law say on the subject? The rules,as always, differ depending on where you are riding and whom you are passing. But lets take a look at a few common situations. When In a Bike Lane, Riding on a sidewalk or Multiuse Path, Riding on a Wide Road or when riding on a Narrow Road.
The research and drafting is provided by Rick Bernardi, JD.
Bob Mionske is the author of bicycling and the law. For more information visit bicyclelaw.com
TAKE A PASS
How You Navigate Around Others Depend On Where You're Riding
A common misconception motorists have is that cyclist are slow. Of course, an automobile can reach higher speeds than a bicycle, but that's on the increasingly mythical open road. Around town, we regularly demonstrate that cyclist are capable of keeping up with cars and often able to easily pass a congested lane of traffic. But this raises the question: What does the Law say on the subject? The rules,as always, differ depending on where you are riding and whom you are passing. But lets take a look at a few common situations. When In a Bike Lane, Riding on a sidewalk or Multiuse Path, Riding on a Wide Road or when riding on a Narrow Road.
The research and drafting is provided by Rick Bernardi, JD.
Bob Mionske is the author of bicycling and the law. For more information visit bicyclelaw.com
Bike Lane By Rick Bernardi,JD.
In The Bike Lane (A).......................................................(B)
It seems too obvious to state, but a cyclist sprinting past others is dangerous, If not illegal. You should pass other cyclist deliberately and at a safe distance(the closer you are, the slower you should go). If the path is so tight that you can touch the person you're passong,proceed even nore cautiously.Also, the Law may require you to audiobly warn others before passing; for courtesy, you should do this reguardless[A,above]. Never pass on the right - you may cause a collision. Even though its's a bike lane, watch for cars: In most states, motorists must merge into the bike lane before turning right. If there is a car in the bike lane, cyclists are legally premitted to pass it by moving left, into the vechicular lane [B], and carefully merging back in once it's safe to do so. Of course, pay attention towhat traffice is doing regardless. In Organ, drivers are not allowed to merge into the bike lane, and must instead yeild to cyclists before turning, but riders there should still tunr in to activity all around then. For your own safety, don't try to pass a rught turning vehicles by cutting in front of them in the bike lane; slow down and let the driver turn.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The May 2011 Saturday Ladies Only bike ride Calendar
Hello Ladies
Thank you all for making April a great month. As you may know Every April The Ladies start over with Low miles and informational Clinics, based and geared for the new rider. This April we had 20 new riders come out and join us, Thank You. It's been a great month of riding and getting to know each other. We had our First of Three Tire changing clinic which everyone did great.
In the month of May we will cover bike handling skills, how to drink from a water bottle while riding and how to be a safe cyclist. The May clinic will be held right after the Bike ride on May 21,2011 covering basic Bike Maintenance.
May will be a bit hotter than April so please take care of yourself by continuing to drink plenty of water, along with some sort of electrolyte drinks. Eat a good dinner and a light breakfast before the ride. Bring with you some sort of nutrition(power bar, Luna bar, almonds, PB&J, etc) to eat during the ride and with in 30 min to an hour after the ride eat some sort of protein. All of which will Aid in a great ride and a speedy recovery.
The ride Calendar for May is listed on the right side of the page.
Without you this ride could not be
Thank you and Have a Great Month
The Ladies
Ps if you have any questions please ask here or via my email: rastainred@hotmail.com
Thank you all for making April a great month. As you may know Every April The Ladies start over with Low miles and informational Clinics, based and geared for the new rider. This April we had 20 new riders come out and join us, Thank You. It's been a great month of riding and getting to know each other. We had our First of Three Tire changing clinic which everyone did great.
In the month of May we will cover bike handling skills, how to drink from a water bottle while riding and how to be a safe cyclist. The May clinic will be held right after the Bike ride on May 21,2011 covering basic Bike Maintenance.
May will be a bit hotter than April so please take care of yourself by continuing to drink plenty of water, along with some sort of electrolyte drinks. Eat a good dinner and a light breakfast before the ride. Bring with you some sort of nutrition(power bar, Luna bar, almonds, PB&J, etc) to eat during the ride and with in 30 min to an hour after the ride eat some sort of protein. All of which will Aid in a great ride and a speedy recovery.
The ride Calendar for May is listed on the right side of the page.
Without you this ride could not be
Thank you and Have a Great Month
The Ladies
Ps if you have any questions please ask here or via my email: rastainred@hotmail.com
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Mummy Loop to the Gate 4/30/2011
Good Morning Ladies
This Saturday Mummy Loop to the gate bike ride will leave from the Tribe on the NE side of Indian School and Miller, in the Fry's Food parking lot. Meeting at 6 am ready to ride at 6:15 am. We will have a long route and a short route. There will be a Tire changing clinic right after the bike ride, we will meet on the covered sidewalk to the left of Tribe. If you cant attend this Saturday don't worrier, we will have this clinic at least 3 times in the next few months so everyone can get comfortable changing a tire.
As we all know the temp has started to rise so please prep yourself by drinking plenty of good fluids this week and prep your water bottles by filling them 1/2 way and placing them in the freezer on a slant, then top them off the morning of the ride.. As the summer progress you may want to prep your water bottle a week in advance. why you ask? The longer the water bottle is in the freezer the more solid the ice becomes and will take longer to melt. Yes the thermal bottles can be placed in the freezer, just don't drop them frozen.. They will split. Yes you can place the camelpac water bladder in the freezer, but you have to make sure that the lid and the straw hole wont freeze.... for this Saturday fill it with Ice and place it in the freezer. Eat a good dinner and a light breakfast also bring with some sort of nutrition( luna bar, power bar, almonds, pb&j etc...) All rides are 3 to 4 hr.
If you have any questions please ask via email or phone.
See you Saturday
Have a great Week
LaVerne
If you need help with your bike please come a bit earlier
This Saturday Mummy Loop to the gate bike ride will leave from the Tribe on the NE side of Indian School and Miller, in the Fry's Food parking lot. Meeting at 6 am ready to ride at 6:15 am. We will have a long route and a short route. There will be a Tire changing clinic right after the bike ride, we will meet on the covered sidewalk to the left of Tribe. If you cant attend this Saturday don't worrier, we will have this clinic at least 3 times in the next few months so everyone can get comfortable changing a tire.
As we all know the temp has started to rise so please prep yourself by drinking plenty of good fluids this week and prep your water bottles by filling them 1/2 way and placing them in the freezer on a slant, then top them off the morning of the ride.. As the summer progress you may want to prep your water bottle a week in advance. why you ask? The longer the water bottle is in the freezer the more solid the ice becomes and will take longer to melt. Yes the thermal bottles can be placed in the freezer, just don't drop them frozen.. They will split. Yes you can place the camelpac water bladder in the freezer, but you have to make sure that the lid and the straw hole wont freeze.... for this Saturday fill it with Ice and place it in the freezer. Eat a good dinner and a light breakfast also bring with some sort of nutrition( luna bar, power bar, almonds, pb&j etc...) All rides are 3 to 4 hr.
If you have any questions please ask via email or phone.
See you Saturday
Have a great Week
LaVerne
If you need help with your bike please come a bit earlier
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The April 2011 Saturday Ladies Only bike ride Calendar
Good Morning Ladies
I would like to start with a congratulations to all the Ladies that did the MS bike ride this past weekend. You all accomplished your own inner goals. Sweet :). Last year was a great year, we had so many goal achieved and a lot of First times completed. I am looking forward to this year and Welcoming New Riders to The Ladies Group. The saying in all the states around us " April Showers Bring May Flowers" well here in Arizona April brings the first wave of Summer heat. So lets start getting ready for it, by preping our bodies by drinking plenty of water all week. Then by preping our water bottles by filling them1/2 way and putting them in the freezer on a slant. you can top them off the morning of the ride. Bike rides will start early to beat the Heat.
For the Ladies that are looking for a bike please goto the Ladies Blog. www.theladiespac.blogspot.com, I will post information on bikes there. Its too long to post here. with this all stated:
All saturday bike rides in April will start at 6:45am
Saturdays Ladies Only Calendar for April 2011
Date Ride Location
4/2 PV Tribe Multiplesport
4/9 Meet-n-Greet Papago Park
4/16 Ladies 3rd Anniversary bike ride Bagel Nosh
4/23 PV to gate Tribe Multiplesport
4/30 PV mummy loop Tribe Multiplesport
Thank you all for making this Happen
LaVerne
602-565-1839
I would like to start with a congratulations to all the Ladies that did the MS bike ride this past weekend. You all accomplished your own inner goals. Sweet :). Last year was a great year, we had so many goal achieved and a lot of First times completed. I am looking forward to this year and Welcoming New Riders to The Ladies Group. The saying in all the states around us " April Showers Bring May Flowers" well here in Arizona April brings the first wave of Summer heat. So lets start getting ready for it, by preping our bodies by drinking plenty of water all week. Then by preping our water bottles by filling them1/2 way and putting them in the freezer on a slant. you can top them off the morning of the ride. Bike rides will start early to beat the Heat.
For the Ladies that are looking for a bike please goto the Ladies Blog. www.theladiespac.blogspot.com, I will post information on bikes there. Its too long to post here. with this all stated:
All saturday bike rides in April will start at 6:45am
Saturdays Ladies Only Calendar for April 2011
Date Ride Location
4/2 PV Tribe Multiplesport
4/9 Meet-n-Greet Papago Park
4/16 Ladies 3rd Anniversary bike ride Bagel Nosh
4/23 PV to gate Tribe Multiplesport
4/30 PV mummy loop Tribe Multiplesport
Thank you all for making this Happen
LaVerne
602-565-1839
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