No-Drop Women's Group Ride

We use our community whatsapp group for most of our event communications; reach out to one of our team members or leaders at the ride for the invite link 🤗

Please read and sign this waiver before the ride, once per season is fine!

This is a NO DROP women's ride. That means: no one gets left behind!

We will meet at the Samsara shop and ride for 75-90 min. There will be two pace groups: party pace (17-20km/h) and speedy (20-23km/h). The safety talk starts at 6pm and we'll roll out at 6:15pm; please arrive by 5:50pm so that we start on time. The route will be one to two loops of Stanley Park road, including Prospect Point hill. After the ride, we'll head to a nearby beach or brewery (optional) for a social meet & greet (bring your own drinks & snacks).

Prior cycling experience is necessary, however, this ride is meant to help ease riders into becoming more comfortable with group rides. Clipless pedals are not required. We are here to help and guide those without as much experience!

Please review these safety videos before the ride:

1. Hand signals
2. ABCs of the cyclist
3. ABCs of the bike

Routes:

1. 1 lap
2. 1.5 laps
3. 2 laps

About our Ride Leaders:

Mika has been in love with bikes for a very long time, starting her daily habit as a committed cycle commuter going up the Adanac hill to elementary school every day. Hill climbing is now one of her favourite things to do on bikes, along with bikepacking adventures! She’s stoked to be part of Samsara’s ride team for women and gender diverse people; she found the rides to be a great place to make new friends, to be encouraging of one another’s goals, and to participate in community! Mika races with Ruckus Racing.

Lily has had a passion for cycling for decades; evolving from the iconic 70’s banana seat to the modern day road bike. Having a background in finance, she has quickly mastered the art of bike math: PSI, VO2 max, speed, distance, and most importantly, kudos on Strava. Lily is excited to support and empower folks in the Vancouver women's cycling community.

Shelley was born in South Africa and raised in Canada. She's been biking since her twenties, when she started doing triathlons. She grabs every chance she can get to hit the road for a ride, especially around the North Shore! Her favourite holidays are bike-related, this year going to Norway, and last year Thailand and Japan. Shelley wants to share her love of cycling with other like-minded women and is excited to lead rides for Samsara.

Penny fell in love with the rush of being on two wheels while commuting to work on a janky 1970’s road bike in the 2010’s. These days, she’s clipped in chasing Strava PB’s, exploring new routes around the city, and training for her next triathlon. She loves pushing her own limits, building community, and helping other women grow their confidence on two wheels, expand their comfort zones, and find connection through cycling.