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• Meet & Greet Member Social & Fundraiser

  • When
    October 05, 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    906 Jean St, Grapevine, TX 76051

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  Join us as we start our newest DSS tradition! We will be holding a meet & greet member social once every quarter. This will be a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other outside of our riding groups. You can meet new friends and potential new riding sisters. We have so many amazing women in our community and what better way to come together than with food and drinks!

  Huge thank you to Hop & Sting Brewery for hosting us AND offering to donate a portion of each draft beer purchased from our group to Dirt Side Sisters! On top of operational expenses for DSS, this will help us raise funds to certify a group of our ride leaders through the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association!! We will also be holding a raffle where you can win some fun swag AND a personal one on one skills coaching session! Tickets will be available to purchase from 5-7 PM. Cash preferred, but cards are also welcome. 

  Raffle winners will be announced at 7:30 PM!

  We will be raffling some pretty awesome prizes plus Hop & Sting will be donating a portion of all sales from our group to DSS! You can win a 1 on 1 skills coaching session with our Founder Lisa Uranga.

  TAX FREE PURCHASES! As a 501c3 non-profit organization we are allowed to hold two tax free days a year. We've chosen this to be one of them. If you would like to purchase any DSS clothing, gear, or accessories, this is your day to get kitted up!

  
  

  
  

  WHAT:

  A casual evening to get to know one another outside of mountain biking.

  WHO:

  Dirt Side Sisters Members and their + 1 (or 2!)

  The more the merrier! Do you have female friends or family who are interested in joining our DSS community or learning how to MTB? We would love to meet them! Misters are also welcome!

  WHERE:

  Hop & Sting Brewery

  (We will be setup in the brew room)

  906 Jean St.

  Grapevine, TX 76051

  
  

  FOOD:

  Hustle Town Pizza Food Truck

  (Ironically they serve burgers on Wednesdays at the brewery)

  TIME:

  We'll be there from 5-8:30 PM. This is a casual evening, so come and go as your schedule allows.

  
  

  

  
  

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• DSS Member Ride @ Horseshoe

  • When
    October 12, 2022
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    2500 Catfish Ln | Grapevine, TX 76051

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  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

  BIKE LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED!!!

  
  

  We highly recommend having BOTH a helmet light AND a handlebar light.

  Orientation closes two days before the ride. (Monday, October 10th)

  Join us for our Wednesday evening ride at Horseshoe Trail in Grapevine! Horseshoe is a little piece of heaven for learning. We have a special beginner friendly loop that we've created and know how to get straight to the more challenging sections for our more advanced riders!

  Check in table opens up at 5:45pm.
  

  
  

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

  
  

  Please arrive early, have your A,B,C's done, and be ready to ride at 6:00 pm.

  
  

  Thanks to the member feedback in our recent poll, we have added a new group to our rides! 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. 

  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.

  If this is your first time participating in a DSS ride, we do require you to complete Orientation BEFORE signing up to ride in a group. DSS Orientation is offered at all of our upcoming group rides. 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.
  

  
  

  Skills Based Ride Groups:

  • Beginner Skills Based
    
  • Beginner/Intermediate Skills Based (NEW!)
  • Intermediate 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).

  NOTE - We appreciate all your feedback from our recent poll about our pre-warmup course. The results clearly showed that the majority of you enjoy the warmup but would like the time frame to be limited so you can have more time on the trail. We are on board with that and will be condensing the warmup to 15 minutes! You can help us by reading the skill level descriptions carefully and choosing the closest group to your current riding level. If we see that you would have a better experience in a different skill group than what you signed up for,  we will let you know during the warmup. The goal is to help you help you progress safely in your riding.

  This warmup course is a great opportunity to get one on one coaching before heading out to the trail. We generally aim to work on the same skills that match up to the obstacles we will be riding that day on the trail. This practice session helps to get loosy goosy and work on your body position on the bike.

  
  

  (click the picture below to watch a YouTube video on A,B,C's)
  

  
  

  • All riders must check their A,B,C's before the ride starts - Air, Brakes, Chain, Skewers  

  • 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.

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• Race Team Ride @ Horseshoe

  • When
    October 19, 2022
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    2500 Catfish Ln | Grapevine, TX 76051

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  DSS Race Team, this ride is exclusively for you!

  Join us at Horseshoe for a team training ride. You don't have to be on the race team to join us! If you would like to push yourself by riding with faster women, and enjoy a flowy ride with no stops, then this event is for you!

  This is not a skills teaching ride! You must be able to navigate a trail and know when it's appropriate for you to get off of your bike and walk when necessary. It is intended to help you learn and practice race tactics, which can include dismounting and running your bike over obstacles. Come ride with your sisters where we will ride a shorter loop multiple times to practice passing opportunities and dial in our race lines. Groups will be separated by the category you register for. If you want an extra push or a rabbit to chase, you are welcome to cat up to a faster category for this ride!  

  First-time racers meet 15 minutes BEFORE the rest of the group. Meet at the DSS van at 5:45 PM. 

  Remember to ALWAYS ride within YOUR own limits and skill level. This ride is intended to motivate you to push hard while still encouraging you to ride smooth. Your health and safety is our number one concern. Safe is FUN! Ride at your own risk and please read the entire liability waiver.

  • You will be in charge of your A,B,C's - Air, Brakes, Chain, Skewers (SEE VIDEO BELOW)

  • 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!

  
  

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• DSS Flowy Halloween Themed Ride @ River Legacy

  • When
    October 29, 2022
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    32.793301 | -97.116855

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  This group ride is open to DSS Members and their +1

  Registration closes two days before the ride!(Thursday, October 27th)

  
  

  Join us for a Halloween themed ride at River Legacy Parks in Arlington and bring your +1 Mister or Sister! This ride is going to be a little different than the rest. All groups will be FLOWY groups (i.e. no stopping to session and teach) EXCEPT for our Beginner Skills Based Group. River Legacy is a smooth, beginner friendly trail, and you ladies have been rocking it at tougher trails throughout the year. So dress up in your most creative bicycle friendly Halloween costume and lets flow together! 

  Please make sure costumes are safe to wear while riding your bike (i.e. no hanging clothing that can get caught in your gears or wheels) and you can still wear a helmet with a proper fit. The best dressed will WIN their choice of a DSS Jersey or super soft long sleeve tech tee! The winner will be decided by member votes. Everyone who attends will have one vote for their favorite costume. Voting will be anonymous and ballots will be counted after our ride. 

  If this is your first time participating in a DSS ride, we generally require you to complete Orientation BEFORE signing up for any of our Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced groups. DSS Orientation will NOT be offered at this ride, so we are making an exception for this day. Please note: if it is your first time participating in a DSS group ride and you sign up for this Halloween ride, we still will require you to complete Orientation before attending your next group ride. We know this is a little bit backwards, but it's a fun holiday to celebrate together so we're changing things up. Enjoy!

  Please arrive early, have your A,B,C's done, and be ready to ride at 10:15am! Registration table opens at 10:00am.

  Driving & Parking Directions: Enter the park off of NW Green Oaks Blvd. You will be turning North onto Rose Brown May Pkwy/Margaret Dr. Once you turn into the park, make your first Left. Just up the road you will see the trailhead parking lot to your Left. You will see the DSS van in that parking lot.

  Thanks to the member feedback in our recent poll, we have added a new group to our rides! 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. 

  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
    
  • Beginner/Intermediate Skills Based (NEW!)
  • Intermediate 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).

  NOTE - We appreciate all your feedback from our recent poll about our pre-warmup course. The results clearly showed that the majority of you enjoy the warmup but would like the time frame to be limited so you can have more time on the trail. We are on board with that and will be condensing the warmup to 15 minutes! You can help us by reading the skill level descriptions carefully and choosing the closest group to your current riding level. If we see that you would have a better experience in a different skill group than what you signed up for,  we will let you know during the warmup. The goal is to help you help you progress safely in your riding.

  This warmup course is a great opportunity to get one on one coaching before heading out to the trail. We generally aim to work on the same skills that match up to the obstacles we will be riding that day on the trail. This practice session helps to get loosy goosy and work on your body position on the bike.

  
  

  
  

  (click the picture below to watch a YouTube video on A,B,C's)
  

  
  

  • All riders must check their A,B,C's before the ride starts - Air, Brakes, Chain, Skewers  

  • 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.

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• Halloween Member Ride - Save the date!

  • When
    October 29, 2022
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    River Legacy Park

  Ride info coming soon!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Member Ride - Save the date!

  • When
    November 12, 2022
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Big Cedar

  Ride info coming soon!

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