November BIPoC Affinity Ride

Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts

November's BIPoC Affinity ride is in Old Fort.

Old Fort Gateway Trailhead

The BIPoC Affinity Ride meets at 1:00 pm at the new Gateway parking lot. This group ride is open to all skill levels, including beginners, and an overview of foundational skills will be offered for anyone interested before the ride. You can expect to ride 5–7 miles. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to find the group. The Ride House bike shop opens at 8:30 am if your bike needs a quick fix before the ride.This ride is for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPoC) only. It is meant to be an affinity space that is inclusive and intersectional, with the aim of increasing access to mountain biking for BIPoC while fostering new relationships, promoting confidence, and having fun on a bike! As such, we ask that anyone who does not identify as a BIPoC not register for this group.In order to make this ride as accessible as possible, we will have a number of bikes available to loan for the ride. If you need to borrow a bike and/or need a helmet, please let us know when you register.Feel free to reach out and let us know your biking experience, as well as any additional questions you may have.Questions? Please reach out to Diana at (469) 733-8966 or email dirtskrrts@gmail.com. If you are on instagram, you can follow @riding_in_color_wnc and send a direct message there as well. Important details!Skills / Experience Required: Basic balance and control of the bike including braking and changing gears. Experience riding on paved and gravel surfaces Endurance Required: Ability to ride at least 3 miles on gravel or paved surface in 45 minutes. Your current fitness routine includes biking, running, or other cardio at least once per week.El grupo de afinidad BIPoC se reunirá a la 1pm en el nuevo parqueadero de Gateway. Este grupo es apto para personas de cualquier nivel de habilidad, incluyendo principiantes. Antes del inicio de la rodada se ofrecerá guianza sobre habilidades básicas para el ciclomontañismo. La vuelta será de entre 5 y 7 millas de distancia. Por favor estar en el parqueadero 15 minutos antes del inicio para encontrar al grupo. Si necesita ajustes mecánicos para su bici, el Ride House puede ayudarle con arreglos básicos a partir de las 8:30am.La rodada es exclusivamente para quienes se identifiquen como personas negras, indigenas, o personas de color (BIPoC). Es un espacio de afinidad que es inclusivo e interseccional, cuya meta es aumentar el acceso al ciclomontañismo para personas BIPoC, y cultivar nuevas relaciones, promover un sentido de capacidad propia, y divertirnos en bicis! Por ende, pedimos que si no se identifica usted como persona BIPoC, que no se registre para este grupo. Habrá una cantidad limitada de bicicletas disponibles para el uso de los participantes durante la rodada. Si usted necesita una, o un casco, por favor déjenos saber al inscribirse. Por favor déjenos saber tambien cuanta experiencia tiene montando bici, y si tiene alguna duda.Si tiene preguntas adicionales, puede contactar a Diana al 469-733-8966, o escribir al correo electrónico dirtskrrts@gmail.com. Si está en instagram, síganos en @riding_in_color_wnc. Detalles importantesHabilidades/Experiencia requerida: Habilidad de mantener el equilibrio y control en una bici, incluyendo frenar y utilizar los cambios. Experiencia montando en calle, ruta, o senderos destapados. Resistencia Requerida: Habilidad de montar por lo menos 3 millas en senderos destapados o ruta en 45 minutos. Su rutina de ejercicio incluye montar bici, correr, o algun otro tipo de cardio por lo menos una vez a la semana.

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November BIPoC Affinity Ride

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