Thank you for joining and supporting the Boulder Cycling Club!  The mission of the BCC is to provide a safe and social alternative to the competitive riding style of most clubs.  We are more about fun than competition!  Our rides are no-drop tours that leave you time to look at the scenery and chat a bit - not intimidating and boring training sessions.  The current code for the Members-Only section of our website is "riding safely".

Please do your part to support the club by volunteering at least two hours per year.  It is a great way to extend your passion for cycling in the off-season and get to know other members better.  Please visit our volunteer opportunities page to see what would be most appealing to you. 

Ride Policies

We strictly observe all traffic laws, including coming to a full stop at stop signs.  After all, we are a social riding club, and stops are a chance to chat a little in route!  Because of increasing concern in the cycling community about injuries resulting from bike-on-bike accidents, we require minimum safe following distances to prevent pile-ups.  Our Ride Organizers continually provide more safety education in each pre-ride announcement.  We have been guided by Cascade Bicycle Club of Seattle and Bicycle Colorado in developing safety policies.

No Cycling Elitism Here

Our members are welcoming and not elitist.  We want riders of all levels to feel welcome, so this year we are offering A and B routes on scheduled rides.  Both routes start and finish at roughly the same time.  The B route is shorter and the average speed is less than on the A ride.  We also welcome experienced riders who want to take a break from hammering and have some fun.

We welcome and support women.  Susan Weaver's book A Woman's Guide to Cycling argues that the greatest deterrent for women interested in cycling is the male-dominance of the sport.  She asks the rhetorical question, "How should women react when male riders ignore them during club rides?"  That won't be a problem on a no-drop BCC ride with a trained Ride Support Team!

BCC Weekend SAG Wagon Rides

The club organizes three longer rides (60-75 miles) on weekend days and provides SAG Wagon support including food and beverage transportation and limited mechanical and first aid supplies.  We think this type of ride is better than a typical organized mass-participation ride because:

1) It is safer due to fewer riders and guidance by trained BCC Ride Leaders

2) You receive personal and prompt service from the SAG Wagon

3) You have the option of bringing the fresh food of your choice or ordering a box lunch through the Club.

There will be one ride in July, August, and September.  We may offer an alternative shorter route for each ride.  We intend to customize the route and other aspects of the ride to those who sign-up.  Start thinking about when and where you want to go!  You can sign-up and indicate your preference on what dates and locations by emailing the Club.

 

I want to personally thank you, and I look forward to getting to know you and riding with you in the future.  If you have any questions concerning the club feel free to contact me at Donald@BoulderCyclingClub.com.

Sincerely,

 

    

Donald Cicchillo

President

Boulder Cycling Club

303-875-2241