Who Leads the Club Rides?
Wild Bettys club leaders are enthusiastic women who love to mountain bike. They have been riding in the Don trail for a few seasons and are eager to show you the great venue we have right here in downtown Toronto. Wild Bettys also love to explore and will be leading monthly rides to other areas in southern Ontario.
Are Club Leaders Certified?
Wild Bettys club leaders have a mix of various certifications that make them just right for the task. These qualifications include Ontario Mountain Bike Instructors, NCCP National Coaching, first aid and CPR
When do the Club Rides begin?
Our weekly group rides will start up again on Tuesday May 3, 2011, and will continue till the fall. These rides will start at the Redway Loblaws parking lot at the ----Kiosk- see maps.google.com/maps. At this time the trails are dry enough and there is enough light to have a good hour or two evening ride.
I would like to try racing – can Wild Bettys help?
This is what we are all about…. encouraging women to take their club riding to the next level…we have racers in all categories and Bettys who enter all types of events from Ocups to endurance events, solo and team, and we have a special TRAINING PROGRAM and forum available to Wild Bettys members for purchase.
Am I insured as a member when I ride with my husband at Albion Hills?
No. The Ontario Cycling Association insurance umbrella covers you while you are at Wild Bettys club sanctioned events only. Check the OCA website for information www.ontariocycling.org
What’s this forum all about?
Wild Bettys website has a forum section for general questions and discussion as well as a members only forum and a training members forum. We will be able to answer questions about biking in general, training, fitness etc and when not, we will be able to consult our coach! Once your membership is active you will have access to the member's forum, which is one of the main sources of communication for the club.
When do I get the merchandise I ordered?
The Club kits arrive in early spring!! They will be available for pick up or we can ship them to you, please contact us with your preference after your purchase. Check out our STORE for all our Wild Bettys merchandise.
Is coaching part of the weekly rides?
Formal instruction is not part of the weekly club rides. The purpose of the rides is to take our time and work through some of the tougher stuff together. To improve your skills a Wild Bettys Steve Neal Performance clinic may be just the answer, these are short focused half days of instruction. See a full description on our training page. In addition, coaching packages are available to our club members to help you train for an event or to just get fitter so you can ride more confidently.
Do I have to be in top condition to join the weekly group rides?
As long as you are reasonably fit you should be fine on our group rides, we ride at a pace that is fun for everyone and usually split into two groups; one with more stopping, one a little more fast paced, and we will progress together as we go through the season. We will also be having monthly beginner rides, one Thursday night a month, commencing on May 5, 2011.
Do I have to have a fancy bike to participate?
No, but you do need a mountain bike in good working order and a helmet to ride the trails with us. You might consider a spring tune up for you bike, at Silent Sports or SportSwap where Wild Bettys enjoy priority tuning.