RIDE TYPES AND LEVELS
Types of Rides
Pre-Season Purple Prep
A welcoming, low‑pressure introduction to WMBA rides. Rotating stations cover bike basics, fit, and beginner skills. Ideal for Never Ever and Beginner riders who want to build comfort, confidence, and community before the season starts.
Social Rides
Easy-going rides that prioritize fun and connection. Explore urban trails, smaller parks, or night rides with relaxed mileage and a casual vibe. Great for riders looking to socialize and enjoy time on the bike.
Trail Skills Rides
Skill‑focused rides that introduce and practice specific trail features before riding them. These rides emphasize learning through repetition and support. Offered for Beginner and/or Intermediate levels.
Group Rides
Our primary ride offering. These are no‑drop, continuous rides grouped by skill level and general pace. Expect regrouping, encouragement, and occasional short stops to work through trail features together when helpful.
Group Pace
Each level will offer a ride titled after that level and one “Hangout” version of that pace. Note: Never Ever and Advanced groups do not tend to have separate pace groups.
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Hangout ("Party") Pace: More breaks, fewer miles, and extra time to socialize
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Regular Pace: Fewer stops and more mileage (still no‑drop and not a race)
Skills Clinics
Focused learning sessions built around a clear lesson plan (e.g., switchbacks, climbing, wheel lifts). Clinics may include off‑trail practice or repeated sessioning of a short trail section to support skill development.