UPDATE:

THE RIDE TONIGHT WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO THIS MORNING’S RAIN AS TO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRAILS. STAY TUNED FOR MORE RIDES LATER THIS WEEK.

Fitworks for Girls will be hosting an introductory / intermediate mountain ride on Monday June 1st.

The ride will depart from Fitworks at 6pm. We will ride along the riverfront trail to St-Anselme Rotary Park then hit up some gravel and single track trails in the park for a while before heading back. The ride will be around 2 hours.

Or you could meet us at the Atlantic Cycling Centre office (beside the Velodrome) at the Rotary Park at 6:20pm.

Please leave a comment on this post whether you plan to arrive to Fitworks or at the Park so we know how many people to anticipate. Thanks!

Sorry for the late notice - there will be a CO-ED road ride leaving from FITWORKS at 10H00 for a 90KM road ride, pace about 27KM per hour, here is a map of the ride, anyone welcome.

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nb/moncton/112124114118180112

Thursday, May 28th intro road ride

There was a great turn out of 13 ladies for the intro ride last night, organized by Michelle Chase, and co-lead by Melanie and Sacha. It was great to see some new faces and previous clinic attendees come out again!

The ride started through the lower traffic residential streets in Dieppe to link to Amirault and out toward Memramcook, right onto Little Dover Road, down the fun long hill and a back into Dieppe via Dover Road / Amirault.

Intro level road ride leaving Fitworks at 5:45pm sharp (to meet up with another women’s group for 6pm) Thursday, May 28th. The distance will be approximately 40km, average pace around 22km/hour around Memramcook.

Please bring helmets, water and snacks.

Possibility of a post-ride gathering at the Pumphouse for snacks and a beverage - to be determined along the ride.

Ride is weather permitting.

Critical Mass - Bicycle Awareness group ride this Friday, May 29th. The ride departs from Moncton City Hall at 5:30pm.

Bring your cruiser, road bike, mountain bike etc on a fun group ride to help bring the cycling community together, raise awareness of bikes on the streets, promote environmental / active transportation attitudes and just have some fun.

Critical Mass Group Ride - May 29th, 2009 - 5:30 pm

Fitworks will be hosting a women’s Mountain Bike ride wednesday night leaving the shop at 6pm. This will be an intermediate / advanced level ride in the Connaught Woods off the Crowley Farm Road (behind UdeM). The trail is rugged.

We will ride to the trail from Fitworks, then ride on the singletrack trails.

Helmets are mandatory, please bring plenty of water and snacks, bug spray wouldn’t hurt either.

Tonight marks the second in a series of three short track mountain bike races as part of the Mikes Bike Shop Cup series. The race/event registration takes place at the Atlantic Cycling Centre office in the St-Anselme Rotary Park (by the velodrome) until 6pm - or you can pre-register on the internet. The event starts at 6:30.

For more information visit this link

The series aims to expose people to various styles of riding and racing throughout the summer, the disciplines and dates are as follows:

-Mountain Bike (cross country) racing on May 19, 26 & June 2 at the Dieppe St-Anselme Park.

- Individual Time Trial (on the road) on June 16, 23 & 30 – parking is on Aviation Ave with the start at the on ramp to the Highway. The route follows the Veterans Memorial Hwy, exit onto the Trans Canada Highway then exit onto Champlain St and turn right onto Aviation Ave with the finish at the parking area.

- Vélodrome on July 14, 21 & 28 (This racing will be opened to everyone who took their Track 101 course (or equivalent). Track 101 will be offered throughout the summer – contact the ACC for more information. 

- Road Criterium on Aug 11, 18 & 25. The race circuit will be announced later.

- BMX on Sept 8, 15 & 22. On the Subway BMX track in the Rotary Park in St-Anselme.

- Cyclocross on October 13, 20 & 27.

Renee (Fitworks) and Angie (Incline Sports) listening to event instructions at the start line Sunday

Yesterday was a gorgeous day for the Woolastook 5 endurance event just outside of Fredericton!

The mild temperatures brought out the largest registration for the event yet, with 87 riders participating in either solo, teams of 2 or teams of 3. 

The women were well represented in all three categories.

ECMTB.com and CogEyed put on a prompt, well organized and super fun event as usual.

Thanks guys for all your hard work and dedication to the sport!

Thanks to all sponsors of the event (including Fitworks, Dieppe) for donating draw prizes for all us hard working riders!

Congratulations to all riders and a special congratulations to Pierette and Renee for participating in their first endurance events!

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This weekend marks the start of this season’s mountain bike endurance event / races.

Endurance events are geared toward new riders, weekend warriors and die-hard competitors alike. This Sunday, ECMTB.com is hosting The Woolastook 5 hour Event, held in Woolastook Park, Fredericton. 

This event can be done as a solo rider, team of 2 or team of 3, there are also a single-speed and a ‘clydesdale’ category this year.

Find out more info through this link: woolastookflyer

Welcome to Fitworks for Girls!

Fitworks for Girls is a women’s cycling club that caters to every level of rider, from introductory level to competitor, from road to dirt. It is Fitworks’ goal to provide assistance, support and opportunities for everyone to feel comfortable and confident on their bikes, as well as promote a healthy, active lifestyle. 

The purpose of Fitworks for Girls is to:

- To get women involved in cycling and active lifestyles
- Organize group rides and events for club members
- Promote bicycle safety - both on and off road
- Pass on good cycling techniques
- Trail maintenance and enhancement
- Raise general awareness of bicycles
- and last but not least TO HAVE FUN!!!

This web site aims to provide:

- a forum for women to see when rides and clinics are offered through the shop
- opportunities for like-minded women to get together to cycle, discuss and participate in active, healthy lifestyles
- health and wellness resources available within the community