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January Pop-up Ride @ Horseshoe

  • January 28, 2023
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 32.96514703697601, -97.09334118353364

Registration

  • Includes stops to session obstacles and features.

    Beginner riders: Neutral and ready position does not fully come natural to me just yet. I am still learning how to navigate my way through the trail and do not feel comfortable riding through rooty or rocky sections without putting my foot down. Quick changes in elevation or terrain give me a hard time. I walk my bike up most climbs and on obstacles like bridges and steep downhills. I am still learning to use my gears consistently. Riding down a curb is easy, but riding UP a curb scares me.

    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!
  • Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING.

    Beginner/Intermediate riders: More times than not, I am riding with a strong neutral or ready position. I can ride over roots and small rocky sections, but am not always the best at gauging my speed, trail scanning, or picking my lines. I know HOW to use my gears but still find myself stuck in the wrong gear sometimes. Using my dropper seatpost does not come natural to me just yet. I would like more coaching to ride down 1-2 foot drops and learn how to perform a basic compression wheel lift. I can ride UP a curb but have room for improvement on my technique. Very slow speed riding can still be tricky for me. Short punchy climbs can give me a hard time. Overall I feel like I'm learning how to ride more obstacles but having trouble with consistency.

    This group is for beginner/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.
  • Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING.

    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 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. You are able to perform a basic compression front wheel lift and would like more coaching on pedal assist wheelies, manuals, and rear wheel lifts.

    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.
  • Only stops to regroup, NO SESSIONING.

    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. You are able to perform both front and rear wheel lifts ( pedal assist wheelies, compression wheel lift, manual, rear wheel lift, bunny hop).

    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.
Registration is closed


The location has been changed to Horseshoe!!!

Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

Registration closes one day before the ride.

(Friday, January 27th)

We have moved the location to our back up trail, Horseshoe and are excited to announce that the trail is OPEN! This is a great opportunity to take our new member orientation if you haven't done so yet, or meet new friends and ride with some pretty awesome women.

New member orientation WILL be offered on this day! If this is your first time participating in a DSS ride, or you haven't made it to our new member Orientation yet, we do require you to complete Orientation before signing up for any of our Beginner, Beginner-Intermediate, Intermediate, or Advanced groups. Please note: if it is your first time participating in a DSS group ride and you sign up for any group other than DSS Orientation, we reserve the right to move you to our orientation group at any time.

RIDE Groups

All groups will be Flowy EXCEPT for our Beginner Skills Based Group. What does that mean? Our Beginner Skills Based Group will be the only group to stop along the trail to learn and practice features. Our other flowy groups will only stop to regroup, but not to teach. Obstacles that are outside of your group's skill level will be avoided or walked. Let's put all those skills you've learned with us during the past year into use and get our flow on! The goal is to come together where ladies of all levels can meet others in their same skill level and ride together.  

Please read the skill level definitions BEFORE choosing a group to sign up for. Placing yourself in the closest group to your skill level will make the ride more fun and a better learning experience for you. 

Please arrive early, have your A,B,C's done, and be ready to ride at 11:00 am! 

Check-in table opens up at 10:45 am.

    As a reminder, FLOWY Groups will NOT stop to session and teach. The only stops will be to regroup. If you want to learn skills on specific parts of the trail then you must be signed up for a skills based group.


    Skills Based Ride Groups:

    • Beginner Skills Based

    Flowy Ride Groups:

    • Beginner/Intermediate Flowy 
    • Intermediate Flowy
    • Advanced Flowy


    Skill Level Definitions

      DSS Orientation - We require anyone who has never ridden with us to start here for your first ride. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION IS FOR 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.
      • What type of riding gear to wear for safety and comfort.
      • How to maintain a strong and stable body position while riding.
      • How to use your brakes properly.
      • How to get the most out of your gears for smooth and efficient riding.

      Beginner Rider - I am still learning how to navigate my way through the trail and do not feel comfortable riding through rooty or rocky sections without putting my foot down. Quick changes in elevation or terrain give me a hard time. I walk my bike up most climbs and on obstacles like bridges and steep downhills. Neutral and ready position does not fully come natural to me just yet. I am still learning to use my gears consistently. Riding down a curb is easy, but riding UP a curb scares me.

      Beginner/Intermediate Rider - More times than not, I am riding with a strong neutral or ready position. I can ride over roots and small rocky sections, but am not always the best at gauging my speed, trail scanning, or picking my lines. I know HOW to use my gears but still find myself stuck in the wrong gear sometimes. Using my dropper seatpost does not come natural to me just yet. I would like more coaching to ride down 1-2 foot drops and learn how to perform a basic compression wheel lift. I can ride UP a curb but have room for improvement on my technique. Very slow speed riding can still be tricky for me. Short punchy climbs can give me a hard time. Overall I feel like I'm learning how to ride more obstacles but having trouble with consistency.

      Intermediate Rider - 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 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. You are able to perform a basic compression front wheel lift and would like more coaching on pedal assist wheelies, manuals, and rear wheel lifts.

      Advanced Rider - 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. You are able to perform both front and rear wheel lifts ( pedal assist wheelies, compression wheel lift, manual, rear wheel lift, bunny hop).


      (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


        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.

        Dirt Side Sisters is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Our mission is to create a gateway to #getmorewomenriding mountain bikes confidently by increasing their skills and building community around them

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