February 2012 Ride Schedule
At Women Riding Well we have weekly rides year-round, unless the weather is really bad. We are a friendly, inclusive, non-competitive club and always enjoy having guests join us on our rides. We offer an EASY, a MODERATE and a DIFFICULT ride every weekend so there’s a ride for just about everyone. (See detailed ride descriptions at the bottom of this page.)
EASY (E) Ride Length: 1-1.25 hrs Miles: ~8-10 Terrain: few hills 3% grade Speed: ~8-10mph on flats
MODERATE (M) Ride Length: 2-3 hrs pedaling time Miles: ~20-35+ (depending on hills) Terrain: moderate hills 2-6% grade Speed: ~12-15mph on flats
DIFFICULT (D) Ride Length: 3-5 hrs pedaling time Miles: ~35 to 60 (depending on hills) Terrain: moderate to difficult hills up to 12% grade Speed: ~14-18 mph on flats
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Wednesday February 1st
The Wednesday Ride (map)(cue) 15mi + some gradual hills
Uuuup Osuna
The Wednesday Ride is a lovely, no-pressure ride to celebrate the middle of the week! This is an E+ or M- ride (see ride descriptions). We’ll explore around town and beyond! This ride will have a captain and is a no rider left behind ride.
Meet: North Domingo Baca Park. (map) Park in the parking lot next to the dog park.
Time: 10:45, ready to ride at 11:00am
Ride: Captain Cindy will once again guide you on a glorious ride through some of the most untraveled and beautiful roads in the far NE Heights. You might even see buffalo. There is climbing on this route, but it alternates with flats so we don’t work too hard.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Margie by Tuesday at 5pm so we know the ride size and so we can notify you if the ride plan changes.
Guests: Guests (21 and over) are always invited to join us on most WRW rides. You must RSVP to Margie and let us know you’d like to ride as a guest. Also, please read, print and sign a Ride Waiver and bring it to the ride. (Sorry, guests can not ride without signing a waiver for insurance reasons.) Then, please read our Rules of the Road (above right margin) and you’ll be ready for the ride!
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Saturday February 4th
The M Ride (map)(cue) Barbara’s Loop-23mi
Barbara
The M Ride is for women with some riding experience who are able to comfortably ride distances of around 25 miles at 12-15mph on the flats and who feel comfortable on their bikes.
This is a no rider left behind ride, meaning the group either sticks together or splits into smaller groups of similar speeds. If there are mechanical issues, we are there to help each other. This is a fun, social ride and it’s all about the journey!
Meet: Simpatico Cycling Studio 7103 4th St NW Los Ranchos, NM 87107
Time: 11:45 ready to ride at noon
Ride: We’ll ride Barbara’s Loop in memory of one of our founding members.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Margie by Friday at 6pm so we know the ride size and so we can notify you if the plan changes.
Guests: Guests (21 and over) are always invited to join us on a WRW ride. In order to ride you must RSVP to Margie and include your mobile phone number. Also, please read, print and sign a Ride Waiver and bring it to the ride. (Sorry, guests can not ride without signing a waiver for insurance reasons.) Then, please read our Rules of the Road (above right margin) and you’ll be ready for the ride!
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Saturday February 4th
The D Ride (map)(cue) (coed-ask a gent!) 47 rural miles
Heading down Isleta
The D Ride is for our more experienced riders who can comfortably ride 35+ miles, are confident on their bikes and experienced using our group riding protocols. This ride is for members only and is not a “no rider left behind” ride.
This week we’ll be traveling in more remote areas so we will be sticking together. Please bring a cue sheet and familiarize yourself with the route. If you have a man cyclist in your life who is up for this ride, please invite him!
Meet: BioPark on Central just E of the river. Follow this map to the parking spot.
Time: 9:45 ready to ride at 10:00am (earlier!)
Ride: We’re heading south to Los Lunas today along the scenic route for a flat, epic ride through some of the loveliest sections of the south valley and beyond. We’ll stop at the McDonald’s in Los Lunas to refill drinks and refresh before heading back the way we came. Bring extra food and tubes and dress in high vis so you’re seen on this rural route through farmlands and reservation. Bring your favorite men cyclist friends!
RSVP: Please RSVP to Margie by Friday at 6pm so we know the ride size and so we can notify you if the ride plan changes.
Guests: This ride is for members only.
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Sunday February 5th - E Ride (1-1.5 hours)
Mary + Darlyne
The E Ride is a 1-1.5 hour ride for women who would like an easy, safe and enjoyable small group ride with a ride leader. This is a perfect ride for those just getting back into cycling or who are new to this wonderful sport.
We start at different locations and you’ll learn new, safe routes to ride around town.
Please make sure your bike is in good working condition. This is a safety issue. Bring a current helmet, a spare tube that fits your bike, water & a snack.
Meet: Old Winrock Shopping Center- Park in the far SE corner of the parking lot, close to the I-40 pedestrian overpass (map)
Time: 12:45, ready to ride at 1pm
Ride: We’ll take the pedestrian bridge over I-40 and do a nice loop on bike trails and bike-friendly roads around the center of town. New cyclists, join us!
RSVP: Please RSVP to Margie by Saturday at 6pm so we know the ride size and so we can notify you if the ride plan changes.
Guests: Guests (21 and over) are always invited to join us on a WRW ride. In order to ride you must RSVP to Margie and include your mobile phone number. Also, please read, print and sign a Ride Waiver and bring it to the ride. (Sorry, guests can not ride without signing a waiver for insurance reasons.) Then, please read our Rules of the Road (above right margin) and you’ll be ready for the ride!
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Sunday February 5th - Ramble (coed) ~2+hr.
Water stop
This is a fun and social ~2+ hour ride. The pace of the Ramble is between that of the E Ride and the M Ride, so if you’re in between, or just like a mellow, fun ride please join us!
Meet: North Domingo Baca Park (map). Park in the parking lot next to the dog park.
Time: 1:15, ready to ride at 1:30
Ride: Join us for a peaceful Sunday afternoon ride. We’ll see who is riding and decide on a route before we gather.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Margie by Saturday at 6pm so we know the ride size and so we can notify you if the ride plan changes. Check this page before setting out since the ride plans could change w/ the weather.
Coed: We’ve found a way to include our men on our Ramble! Men you must be a guest of a member to attend this ride. Because of our insurance, gentlemen, you may come as a guest once, then you’ll need to become an ‘associate member’ for $25 a year. Then you can attend any of our coed rides. On your 2nd ride, bring a Club Registration Form (download from our Join Us! page) and $25 and you’ll be official.
Guests: Guests (21 and over) are always invited to join us on most WRW rides. You must RSVP to Margie and let us know you’d like to ride as a guest. Also, please read, print and sign a Ride Waiver and bring it to the ride. (Sorry, guests can not ride without signing a waiver for insurance reasons.) Then, please read our Rules of the Road (above right margin) and you’ll be ready for the ride!
ROAD ID
We highly recommend that everyone in our club and classes purchase a Road ID to wear whenever you ride. These IDs will allow your loved ones to be quickly contacted in case of emergency and will provide easy access to important medical information.
Women Riding Well is now an associate for Road ID. Follow our link to place your order and our club will receive a small commission that will be used for our club activities!
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Ride Descriptions for Women Riding Well Club Rides
The E Ride- This ride is perfect for our new riders, and for new and old WRW members and guests wanting an easy, short ride. Not a member? Try out our club! Guest riders always welcome to try a WRW Ride. The E Ride is relatively flat but may have minor hills and will last about an hour. The routes will be on paved bike trails and on roads with good bike lanes and slow traffic. This is a “no rider left behind” ride meaning that if someone flats or needs to stop, we will stop as a group and we will go the pace of the slowest rider. The group will stay together throughout the ride. If you have not ridden in a while, please practice on your own until you feel stable and familiar with your bike before joining this group ride. Also make sure your bike and helmet are in good condition.
The M Ride- Great for all moderate club riders and guests, the M Ride is 2-3 hours of pedaling time and could have some moderate hills (2-6% grade). The speed is 12-15mph on the flats. The routes will include paved bike trails, bike lanes and bike-friendly roads. This is a “no rider left alone” ride, so if someone flats, at least one other rider will stay back and help. The M Ride is for women with some riding experience who are training for 40-50 mile rides or half century events. You should be able to ride longer distances and feel confident on your bike before joining this ride. Riders are expected to have reviewed the map and to bring their own cue sheet on the ride. We often string out, so buddy up with others riding your speed so you have riding partners. There is no official ride leader on the M Ride, but the Captain will be your go-to person.
If you have any question about whether the M Ride is good for you, check with Margie.
The D Ride- For our stronger, endurance riders training for a century or a multi-day ride, the D Ride will help get you prepared. The D Ride is open to members only, those who have the fitness and skills for a longer, more challenging ride. The D Ride may include steep hills (12% grade and sometimes more) and roads requiring more advanced bike handling skills. The rides can last 4+ hours, depending on the type of goal ride(s) we’ve chosen and we ride in the range of 15-18mph on the flats. You should be able to eat and drink on the bike and to ride longer distances without stopping. Since the D Ride is geared toward training for challenging events, we each ride our own best speed and distance. We can’t expect others to wait for us if they ride faster nor do we feel obligated to wait for those who are slower. If someone flats, they must be able to fix the flat on their own, although typically someone will stay back and assist them. This ride is for independent, self-reliant cyclists.
To ensure that you have riding partners, buddy up with others who ride your speed. It is your responsibility to bring a cue sheet and to understand the route. There is no official ride leader on this ride so come prepared and ready for a spirited, independent ride. If you have any questions about the D Ride, check with Margie.
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