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Saddle up ladies and let's RIDE for a CAUSE!
Registration for our May 30th End the Cycle YWCA Biker Chick Ride is still open!
I am looking forward to seeing all of you this Saturday at the entrance of the Prince Memorial Green Way (Joe Rodota) Trail! This is a personal ride for me as my mother was a victim of domestic violence. She fled and got her three daughters out of an abusive relationship. I recall the secret mission to flee without a trace. I saw strength and fear in my mother as we moved everything into a truck and into a better life!
That is what these women face when they decide to leave these domestic violence relationships. Fear and Strength! Isn't that like our rides? Sometimes we encounter hills in our rides/lives that are met with fear, but somehow we find the strength and take those hills on. Breathless once at the top, we see that we had the strength to overcome! What a great way to share our victories with each other!
Click here to register. If you are unable to pay for the ride, we still welcome you to join us! Check out the route below:
Don't forget to do your ABC Quick Check over your bike. Check to make sure the Air in your tires is at the correct pressure. Check your Brakes for any debris that may be lodged in there from your last ride and that your pads have plenty of rubber left (you still have time to take to a shop if they need adjusting). Check your Chain to make sure it is gently lubed (you don't want it dripping in oil or dirty), make sure you wipe your chain after lubing with a dry rag, this helps keep it clean too. Clean out your Cogs and Cranks of any dirt from your last ride. And lastly make sure your Quick Releases are securely fastened before your ride. We will always go over these tips before our ride, but this is a gentle reminder to get your bike in shape for Saturday.
Angie Perez
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition
Join the Bike Coalition
Becoming a member is the BEST way to support our biking gang. Only Coalition members have access to the famous Bicycle Lending Library and get 10% off at bike shops. Members also get 50% off all of the Coalition educational classes.
Street Skills 101
Are you interested in gaining confidence about riding in the street alongside cars? The Bike Coalition offers a four hour Street Skills 101 class where you learn about the gearing on your bike, how to travel through intersections, and how to perform basic maintenance too. $40 or $20 for Coalition members. More info available at www.bikesonoma.org
Want to learn more about your bike?
Check out the new resource tab at the Biker Chicks webpage. We have links to videos and articles covering everything from fixing a flat tire to shifting gears.
Remember to use hand signals...
Being predictable is a big part of staying safe while you ride. To signal a left turn point left with your left arm. Signal a right turn by pointing right with your right arm. To signal that you are slowing or stopping put your left arm our with the palm down. Easy, right? You can also help by pointing out things like broken glass or other road hazards. Simply point at the problem as you ride by to alert rider behind you to watch out.
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