When: Saturday August 5th | 8:30 AM
Where: Full Cycle Boulder
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Route info: Gravel Advanced, Gravel Intermediate, Gravel Beginner
RDC will only have gravel options this time around to support our efforts in getting more women on the start line at Littleton Crit.
Pre-Ride Check List:
Bring (2) water bottles (recommend adding electrolytes or filling up with our complimentary Skratch before ride)
Have a flat kit ( depends on the rider but some sort of hand pump or CO2, tire plugs for gravel riders and a spare tube will help)
Bring snacks! (fueling your ride is so important and can change your entire experience on the bike is the best way)
Download the route on either a bike computer or your phone. This is crucial for Advanced riders as this ride is a drop ride.
There will be three pace options. We will have free pre-ride nutrition, free beer and a free post-ride raffle! This is a Women, Trans, Femme, and Non Binary ride. Guys, you’re welcome to volunteer with setup and coordination, but you are not able to participate on the ride.
Each pace group is planning on around 2-3 hours. If you have questions or want to participate but are not sure if you can do the full ride please email us! We want to create an inclusive environment for all WTFNB community members and are happy to modify to your needs. The advanced group will roll first with intermediate and beginner groups following a minute behind.
Minimum recommended donation is $3.
In general our "Advanced" rides typically come with the expectation that participants are comfortable riding in a pack with others, practice good group etiquette, and that they know the route (in case they can't hang on to the pace for the entire ride).
This month our advanced riders will complete a few punchy and technical climbs up Joder and Rowena to Gold Hill for a fueling stop. If technical is a bit intimidating, but you want to try, we encourage you to do so. Your ride leader will guide you and share tips to ensure comfort on your ride.
If you're not comfortable riding in a large pack, or are not sure what pace\effort is appropriate, the "Intermediate" option may a good starting option. Our "Intermediate" rides are very inclusive, and are almost always no-drop or will include a sweep.
If you are riding gravel intermedaite this month, there will be a water station at the base of your first climb. We suggest you hyradate a little extra before the ride (a bottle of Skratch before you leave the house). Then take in as much hydration during the rollout so you can top off your bottles before you hit the more challenging sections. Think about bringing larger bottles if you know you need ample hydration.
Our beginner ride is paced for those who are new to group riding or riding in general. This ride is 100% no-drop and is a great place to learn the basics of group riding and skills needed to gain strength and confidence. No prior experience is needed on this ride.
Our beginner route will take you through Boulder Roubaix roads to Hygiene. The ride, like last months, will be a rolling clinic. As a reminder a rolling clinic allows us to continue on route and stop occasionally to review a skill or practice a more technical component of riding. It’s a great way to put what you learn into practice.
One ride is not better than the other. We simply have different expectations depending on what group a rider wants to join. Each group offers different levels of input and growth depending on what a rider is looking for. Stay tuned to our website, and your inbox, for regular updates, tips and insight. Subscribe to our mailing list below!