Group rides are open to DSS Members only.
this ride has been RESCHEDULED from February 13th to March 13th.
Join us at Quanah Hill for the second ride of the day for our 3rd Annual Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown!! After riding the trails of Aledo we'll drive over to Quanah Hill. We are aiming to arrive there at 1:30 PM. This trail is ~7 miles and offers plenty of flowy singletrack with a good mixture of sustained climbs, punchy climbs, and fast, steep downhills to increase the fun factor!
RIDING GROUPS AT QUANAH:
(We will NOT have a first time rider, DSS Orientation group at Quanah Hill.)
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Beginner Skills Based - includes stops to session obstacles and trail features
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Beginner Flowy - only stops to regroup, NO sessioning
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Intermediate Skills Based - includes stops to session obstacles and trail features
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Intermediate Flowy - only stops to regroup, NO sessioning
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Advanced Flowy - only stops to regroup, NO sessioning
For more information on Aledo and to sign up for our first ride of the day click here, Trail #1 Parks of Aledo - Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown.
DSS Orientation - for your first time participating in a Dirt Side Sisters group ride.
Beginner Riders - Neutral and ready position does not come natural just yet. You are still learning how to navigate your way through the trail and do not feel comfortable riding through rooty or rocky sections without putting your foot down. Quick changes in elevation or terrain give you a hard time. You walk your bike up most climbs.
Intermediate Riders - You can ride for an hour at 7-8 mph with limited stops. You have a strong/stable body position and your balance has improved in slow speed situations. You can easily ride up a curb. You are confident riding over bridges, through rooty sections and over some rocks. You can ride down drops at least two feet tall. You can ride through tree gates, dips, and up most short, punchy climbs.
Advanced Riders - You are able to ride for an hour at a 9+mph pace without stopping. You can ride all the way up steep, technical climbs and safely down steep, technical descents. You are confident cornering at fast speeds and can navigate quick changes in elevation and terrain. You can ride through most rock gardens and off drops up to three feet tall.
Group 1.) DSS Orientation - We require anyone who has never ridden with us to start here for your first ride. OPEN TO ALL SKILL LEVELS. What is DSS Orientation? This session will help you make the most out of your next group ride experience! Our ride leaders use several different words (that you may have never heard of or used before) to coach you through the trail. This helps keep everyone safe and the ride flowing smooth. During orientation we will teach, demonstrate, and practice:
- DSS Mountain Bike Terminology
- Trail Etiquette
- How to check your A,B,C’s before each ride.
- How to maintain a strong and stable body position while riding.
- How to navigate and pick lines through the trail.
- How to use your brakes properly.
- How to get the most out of your gears for smooth and efficient riding.
Group 2.) Beginner Skills Based - (includes stops to session obstacles and trail features) This group is focused on learning. Our Ride Leaders will break down proper technique and coach you through a few miles of the trail. Together you will stop at all trail features and obstacles where your leader will teach you, step by step, how to approach and ride these features. This is what we call sessioning. If you aren’t comfortable riding the obstacles, we encourage you to walk it, watch others, and soak up the lesson for the future!
Group 3.) Beginner Flowy - (Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING) This group is for beginners who are familiar with the trail and would like to ride with limited stops. The only stops will be to regroup, but not to teach.
Group 4.) Intermediate Skills Based - (includes stops to session obstacles and trail features) This group is focused on learning. Our Ride Leaders will break down proper technique and coach you through a few miles of the trail. Together you will stop at all trail features and obstacles where your leader will teach you, step by step, how to approach and ride these features. This is what we call sessioning. If you aren’t comfortable riding the obstacles, we encourage you to walk it, watch others, and soak up the lesson for the future!
Group 5.) Intermediate Flowy - (Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING) This group is for intermediate riders who are familiar with the trail and would like to ride with limited stops. The only stops will be to regroup, but not to teach.
Group 6.) Advanced Flowy - (Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING) This group is for advanced riders who would like to ride with limited stops. The only stops will be to regroup, but not to teach.
You will be required to have a mask with you at all times!
Masks must be worn on the trail WHILE we are stopped or teaching obstacles.
Social distancing will be maintained.
(click the picture below to watch a YouTube video on A,B,C's)
- Helmets and closed toe shoes are required
- Bring your own water and nutrition
To stay aligned with the COVID-19 protocols from the Texas Department of State Health Services, we will NOT have our community water jug available.
Ride at your own risk and please read the entire liability waiver.
Not sure what to bring? Check out our FAQ Page for more tips!
Group rides are open to DSS Members only.
