USA Cycling has named Sturdy Girl Cycling a "2005 Club of the Year!"

Click HERE for our 2008 calendar of events. Check back for additions and event details.

WEELKY RIDES:

Monday Evening Base Ride has Started. NEW This Year: Two Pace Groups!

We ride every Monday evening April through August. This is a Women Only Ride (sorry guys). We will have two pace groups.

• Group 1 will meet at 5:45 PM and head out to the Main Line for 20 miles at 13-14 MPH.
• Group 2 will meet at 6:00PM and go to Chestnut Hill for 27 miles and return via the bike path at 15 MPH.

Both rides will leave from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. These are "no drop" rides, so choose the ride that best fits your skill and fitness level. Riders should have a road bike in good working order. Wet roads or rain at the start time cancels

Please join us in thanking our New Ride Leaders: Linda Good & Ellen Mitchell!!

Early Morning Meander

Starts Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00AM

Rise and Shine with Maureen & Natalie! This ride leaves from the Bulldog Statue (25th and Pennsylvania Ave's) for loop that gets you back to the start by 7:30. This ride goes through Fairmount Park and is a no-drop event. Rain at start or wet roads cancels.

*NEW: Wednesday Evening Ride Has Started!

Wednesdays, 6:00PM

Join Lara and Mary for a smooth and steady ride. Average pace = 15MPH Distance = 30 miles over rolling terrain with one notable climb (regroup at the top). This ride will leave from the Italian Fountain. Rain or wet roads at the start time cancels.

*NEW: Play Hooky on Thursdays with Janet Miller

Starts Thursday, May 15 at 10:30AM

Ride Meet Thursday mornings at the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum for 30-40miles at 14-16MPH average. Women Only. Rain or rain imminent on weather radar cancels. Please Note, there will not be a leader on: June 26, July 3, and August 7. Feel free to do a "show and go!"

4th Sunday of the Month Saunter

Next Ride: Sunday, July, 27 at 9:00

Join Lynne Crossan every month for a fun and relaxing ride through some of the prettiest party of Philadelphia. Meet at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row, 11-12MPH, and a no-drop policy. Riders MUST RSVP to Lynne that they are coming or the ride is cancelled. Click HERE to do so. This is a great ride for beginners!

STANDING MONTHLY RIDES:

1st Saturday of EVERY Month: Sturdy Girl Tempo Ride! August 2: 9:00AM

**NOTE EARLIER SPING/SUMMER START TIME***

**PLUS a Slower Paced Ride Group; Same Start Time & Place!!

This ride takes place each month throughout the year. This tempo ride will have two pace groups in April 16-17MPH & 14-15 MPH. Riders should have strong group riding skills. This ride is open to both men and women, and will meet at the "Bulldog Statue", 25th and Pennsylvania Ave's. Wet roads and rain at the start time along with a daytime high predicted below 40 degrees cancels.

2nd Saturday Monthly Dirty Girl Ride (Mountain Biking!), August, 9: 10:30AM NOTE NEW LATER START TIME!

Ride with dirty Sturdy Girl leaders: Anne Rock and Diana Hulboy on the trails of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon. This ride meets at the Falls Bridge and Kelly Drive.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday , July, 22; 6:00PM: Women's Maintenance Clinic At Keswick Cycle

Join us for a fun, hands-on bike maintenance clinic with the expert mechanics and staff at Keswick Cycle, Glenside. We'll work on:

• Flat repair (bring your flat or a wheel you want to work on)
• Chain Repair
• Bike cleaning and Safety Inspection
• Emergency Road Repairs

Come ready to get your hands dirty! Sturdy Girl Cycling will provide light refreshments and the shop has plenty of hand cleaner! Please RSVP via email that you will be attending (Bring Your Friends!!) to help us plan for food and staff for this event. Click HERE to send us a note.