Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

Welcome new DSS Members!  As we come to an end of our final Dirt Side Sisters chapter, we will be holding one last new member orientation. This course is important to anyone new to mountain biking as well as those who are new to group riding with DSS. If you plan to join us for one of our upcoming group rides in the final months of our season we strongly recommend you attend new member orientation. 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION IS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. Our Orientation course is a pre-requisite BEFORE signing up to ride in any of our group rides. This is why we're making an extra effort to add one final new member orientation to our schedule for 2023. We are making exceptions to this rule for the remainder of the year. So if you cannot attend new member orientation on Saturday, September 2nd, we will do our best to get you up to speed during our pre-ride warmup at your first ride.

Check-in table opens up at 7:45am.

Arrive early and be ready to ride at 8:00 am. 

If you don't see the DSS van then you're not in the right place! 

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.

• 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.