Going For A Long Bike Ride

VLAAAAAWGGG…

This 6th annual event is Sunday, 29 September 2013. If you have never done a large endurance event this is your event. If you are the most skilled cyclista this is your event. I have only ever participated as a volunteer and spectator in the past for this party on wheels as it has gone by and am thrilled to do it this year. I have been on a bike before (triathlons) but will be taking it slow leading up to the event. I had a kiddo three months ago and am not out to break any speed records or anything. Actually I am treating all my workouts for 2013 as endurance building with heart rate monitor training for 2014. My focus on this year is to have FUN FUN FUN as I use my body and spend precious time away from my family to train for anything. That is why this event is for me – the support and other participants make this a feel-good event. There are also plenty of group training rides posted via the Venus de Miles facebook page that I plan to take advantage of.

Venus de Miles is Colorado’s ONLY all-women’s road ride. It was originated by and benefits Greenhouse Scholars. Greenhouse Scholars helps to put young people through college and beyond. This is a Whole Person scholarship and mentorship program for high-performing, under-resourced college students. Venus de Miles brings together the cycling sisterhood and supports an inspiring, community-changing organization.

Last year 1300 riders of different cycling abilities, age groups, and home cities converged to tour Boulder county on two wheels, sample organic food, hula hoop at rest stops and take advantage of complimentary spa services. Really! All that during a ride, I am serious when I mentioned that this is a party on wheels.

I hope you consider joining me. The cost is $89 if you register by 1 Sept for any of the distances and requires a $75 fundraising minimum for Greenhouse Scholars. Bodhi Bear readers have access to a $5 registration discount code using bccokia. I will be posting on my blog and social channels about my training as well as opportunities for you to win an entry to join me.

Regardless if you enter or not I will be on two wheels a good deal in the next 11 weeks as I cross-train for other events and prep for this. How many of you are on bikes and want to get out and ride with me?

Disclosure: I am part of the Blogging Goddess program affiliated with Venus de Miles and have not been financially compensated for my involvement. I was offered some training goodies like a jersey and entry plus will be giving away an entry myself. All opinions expressed here are my own and I am insanely excited to be involved with such a community pillar as VDM.