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• Trail #1 Parks of Aledo - Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown

  • When
    March 13, 2021
  •  
    10:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    First Aledo Bank | 900 Bailey Ranch Rd. | Aledo, TX 76008

  Register

  
  

  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.
  

  THIS RIDE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 13TH TO MARCH 13TH.

  Join us for our 3rd Annual Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown!! The morning will start off at 10:30 AM at the Parks of Aledo Mountain Bike Trail. 

  
  

  IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

  
  

  ALL vehicles must park at:

  First Aledo Bank

  900 Bailey Ranch Rd., Aledo, TX 76008

  
  

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

  
  

  This trail is great for beginners and first time riders, offering six miles of fun and flowy singletrack. After riding the trails of Aledo we'll drive over to Quanah Hill. For more information on Quanah Hill and to sign up for our second ride of the day click here, Trail #2 Quanah Hill - Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown

  

  NEW RIDING GROUPS FOR 2021!!!

  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)
  

  
  

  • 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

  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.

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• Trail #2 Quanah Hill - Trail Hopping Winter Shakedown

  • When
    March 13, 2021
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Quanah Hill | 229-499 W Lake Dr. | Weatherford, TX 76087

  Register

  
  

  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.)

  • Beginner Skills Based - includes stops to session obstacles and trail features

  • Beginner Flowy - only stops to regroup, NO sessioning

  • Intermediate Skills Based - includes stops to session obstacles and trail features

  • Intermediate Flowy - only stops to regroup, NO sessioning

  • 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. 

  

  NEW RIDING GROUPS FOR 2021!!!

  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)
  

  
  

  • 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

  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.

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• DSS Season Kick-Off Ride @ Harry Moss

  • When
    March 17, 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Harry Moss | 7610 Greenville | Dallas, TX 75231

  Register

  
  

  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

  Join us at Harry Moss as we kick off our eighth year of organized group rides for women! This trail is in the trees, providing some tight and twisting areas with some long flowing areas, dips, tree gates, wooden structures, and some short hills. Harry Moss has something to offer every riding level. 

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

  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)
  

  
  

  • 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

  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!

  

  NEW RIDING GROUPS FOR 2021!!!

  DSS Orientation - for your first time participating in a Dirt Side Sisters group ride. 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.

  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. 

  

  
  

  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

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• DSS Wednesday Night Ride @ Erwin Park

  • When
    March 24, 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Erwin Park Hilltop Parking Lot | 4300 Co Rd 1006 | McKinney, TX 75061 (once in the park turn left at each split)

  Register

  
  

  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

  Join us for our weekly group ride at Erwin! This trail is mostly smooth with some roots. It is a mix of tight and twisty sections in the woods to some fast open field sections. There is plenty of climbing to get your heart rate up which leads to some fast and fun downhills as well.
  

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

  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)
  

  
  

  • 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

  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!

  

  NEW RIDING GROUPS FOR 2021!!!

  DSS Orientation - for your first time participating in a Dirt Side Sisters group ride. 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.

  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. 

  

  
  

  Group rides are open to DSS Members only.

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• DSS Racing Team Ride @ Northshore

  • When
    March 31, 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Northshore Trail - MADD Shelter

  Register

  
  

  DSS Race Team, this ride is exclusively for you!

  Join us at Northshore for a team training ride. Come ride with your teammates for a fast lap, or two, or three. 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!

  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 required to have a mask WITH you at all times!

  
  

  Masks must be worn on the trail WHILE we are stopped. 

  Social distancing will be maintained.

  
  

  • 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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