2014 Ride & Event Calendar

Before you ride
Before attending a Diva ride, please see The Fabulous Page entitled "Ride Notes" for more information, including more detail on ride levels. 
Helmets

Wearing a helmet can minimize brain injuries in the event of a bicycle accident. All riders are required to wear a helmet on Diva rides. Please do not put our volunteer ride leaders in an awkward situation by asking them to make an exception. If you aren't sure if your helmet fits or it is uncomfortable, please visit your favorite bike shop to find a helmet that fits you. 
Members 
We welcome new riders to join us for a ride or two to see if we are the right group for you. Members can find non-publicized, member-only events listed on the yahoo! calendar.

APRIL All rides in April and May begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  For other events, please see listed times.

April 9: Paramount Cycles; Annual Meeting; 7:15 p.m. Meet other members; talk about upcoming rides and events; sign up for ride leading; find out what we're all about.

April 12 (Saturday) Arctic Bicycle Club Bike Swap; 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information, check out the ABC website.

April 14 (Monday): Trailside Repair Clinic; 7:15 p.m. For Members Only. Location information will be sent via email or find on yahoo group site. This is a hands-on clinic -- bring a clean bike wheel, tire levers, and pump and learn how to fix a flat.

April 16: Glenn Highway Trail, beginning at Bartlett High School. Warm up with a pavement ride. This ride is suitable for road bikes (unless we get a late snowfall) or a mountain bike (be sure to pump your tires up firmly for a faster ride). 

April 23: Chuck Albrecht fields (Elmore and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) Pavement ride on greenbelt trails. There could be patches of snow, depending on weather the previous weeks.

April 30: Chugiak High School; Pavement ride; 6:30 p.m.  Pre-ride the Bike for Women course. This ride is on paved roads with limited shoulders. Wear bright colors and expect windy conditions, plenty of hills.

MAY  All rides in May begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

May 4:  Chugiak High School; Bike for Women; 9:30 a.m. For more information, go to the website. 

May 7: Elderberry Park; Spring Formal; 6 p.m. This is a favorite! A dress-up parade on the Coastal Trail followed by a get-together at the Snow Goose (no-host). What to wear? Be sure it's bike-compatible and you can still wear your helmet. After that, anything goes! Feather boas, anyone? 

May 14: Bear Aware Clinic at Jack White Real Estate office; 3801 Centerpoint Drive; 1st floor conference room. 6:30 p.m. Come find out about how to be smart about bears while recreating in Alaska. This is a must-attend for anyone who wants to be safer living near wildlife. You'll get to practice with a blank bear canister.  Bring snacks and desserts (because this may be the last Divas event for months that you won't have to worry that a bear is looking for a snack!).

May 19: Service High School; Crazy Mud Skills Clinic. For all levels of riders. Be more confident leading group rides; learn some sweet bike-handling skills that you can practice and share with other Divas. (Recommended if taking the June 2 singletrack skills) 

May 21: Earthquake Park: Road or Coastal Trail ride, depending on trail conditions. This is a paved ride and the route will depend on trail conditions. Wear high-visibility jacket in case we're on the road. Conditions are often windy, so have layers for warmth.

May 28: Kasuun Elementary School (Campbell Tract or Elmore paved trail). First dirt ride of the season, conditions permitting. If trails are too wet, this will be a pavement ride north on Elmore Road path. If trails or dry, we'll cross Elmore and ride on Campbell Tract's dirt/gravel trails.

JUNE  All rides from June through August begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  For other events, please see listed times.

June 2 (Monday): Singletrack Skills clinic. For Members Only.  Location information will be sent via email or find on yahoo! group site.  Learn techniques for riding the skinny, twisty trails in the park. Also jumping tips. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO WET SLIPPERY TRAIL CONDITIONS

June 4: Far North Bicentennial Park/Hillside/Campbell Tract; Abbott Loop Community Park Trailhead.  Ride a variety of trails in the park, including some singletrack.

June 7 (Saturday): National Trails Day. Check back for times and volunteer opportunities.

June 11: Beach Lake Trails, Chugiak High School.  Ride the ups and downs of these trails that wind through the birch and spruce trees. Lots of climbs and regrouping at the major intersections.

June 18:Far North Bicentennial Park; Hillside Trailhead (on Abbott Road): Ride the singletrack STA trails. A map is available here.  This ride includes sustained climbing and descents on somewhat narrow trails. We will divide into smaller groups based on skill level.

June 25: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. A map is available here.

JULY  All rides in July begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

July 2: Beach Lake Trails, Chugiak High School.  Ride the ups and downs of these trails that wind through the birch and spruce trees. Lots of climbs and regrouping at the major intersections. 

July 9: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. Some berms, banked corners.

July 16:Far North Bicentennial Park; Hillside Trailhead (on Abbott Road): Ride the singletrack STA trails. A map is available here.  This ride includes sustained climbing and descents on somewhat narrow trails. We will divide into smaller groups based on skill level. 

July 18 - 20: Kincaid Park; Single Speed World Championships. This event takes place in a different city/country each year. This year, it's in Anchorage. Check it out.

July 23: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. Some berms, banked corners.

July 30: Glen Alps Trailhead, Chugach State Park - 6:30 p.m. Ride the Powerline Trail from Glen Alps to the lakes and back. Riders wanting a longer ride can arrange to descend to Hilltop via Prospect Heights and the STA singletrack trails. 

AUGUST  All rides in August begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

August 6: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. Some berms, banked corners. 

August 13: Far North Bicentennial Park/Hillside/Campbell Tract; Abbott Loop Community Park Trailhead.  Ride a variety of trails in the park, including some singletrack.

August 20: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. Some berms, banked corners. 

August 27: Far North Bicentennial Park; Hillside Trailhead (on Abbott Road): Ride the singletrack STA trails. A map is available here.  This ride includes sustained climbing and descents on somewhat narrow trails. We will divide into smaller groups based on skill level.

SEPTEMBER All rides in September begin at 6:30 p.m., except the last ride, which begins at 6 p.m.

September 3: Kincaid Park, Raspberry Trailhead. Ride the dirt trails at Kincaid. Mostly singletrack with some wider trails. Princess (moderate): mix of level, rolling terrain and some steep hills; mix of wider trails and singletrack; some obstacles on the trail; some technical sections. Cardio challenge: moderate to strenuous.

September 5-7 Eklutna Lake, Serenity Falls Cabin.  (Open to members only.) Ride 13 miles to this peaceful spot facing Serenity Falls. Pack your clothes, sleeping gear, and some group food on your bike or in a bob for a few nights off the grid. Registration and more details to come in June. This ride includes a range of conditions from wider gravel-road to singletrack (very little). 

September 10: Far North Bicentennial Park/Hillside/Campbell Tract; Abbott Loop Community Park Trailhead.  Ride a variety of trails in the park, including some singletrack.

September 17 Far North Bicentennial Park/Hillside/Campbell Tract; Abbott Loop Community Park Trailhead.  Ride a variety of trails in the park, including some singletrack.

September 24 Jodhpur Trailhead, Kincaid Park - 6:00 p.m.  Ride the twisty singletracks at Kincaid, followed by the end-of-season potluck. More details will be made available through member emails.