Cinderella Training Rides 2010

The Mission of the Fremont Freewheelers Cinderella Training rides is: "To teach women to safely ride a bicycle in a group setting and to help them develop the skills needed to successfully complete the Valley Spokesmen Cinderella Classic." The Cinderella Classic is a 100 kilometer women-only bicycle ride sponsored by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club.

TRAIN FOR THE CINDERELLA CLASSIC OR CINDERELLA CHALLENGE RIDES!   WHICH SERIES IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Our Cinderella training is for women of all riding levels, from beginning to experienced riders.

The Classic Training is right for you if you are comfortable on your bike, can ride 10 miles, and are eager to learn how to ride on the road and in a group. We will provide at least 2 ride leaders for each group of 10 - 15 riders.

The Challenge Training series is right for you if you like riding, are in shape to ride 35 miles in about 3 hours, and want to gain group riding skills. By the end of this series you will be ready to tackle the 100 mile option to the Valley Spokesman Cinderella Century. There is a 45 rider limit for this series and we will provide at least 1 ride leader for each group of 10 - 15 riders.

Both of our Cinderella training series consist of an ORIENTATION and BIKE RODEO (attendance for both is mandatory!), followed by TEN RIDES and includes admission to the fully supported Worldly Wanda Tour de Fremont. Each ride will build on the skills and strength you built the week prior, getting progressively longer and more challenging as the training series continues. Build strength, endurance, confidence, team riding, and mechanical skills with encouragement and technical tips from other women!

To participate in the series, and to ride in the Cinderella Classic or Challenge, complete the following steps:

1. Register for the FFBC Cinderella Training Series of your choice at active.com starting November 1, 2009. You will pay your FFBC club dues and Worldly Wanda registration fees as part of this registration.
2. Read the Rules of the Road to familiarize yourself with our training rules and the Recommended Gear list if you have any questions about what to bring on your rides.
3. This year the Cinderella Century is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2010. Sign up with Valley Spokesmen before February 8, 2010 to have a Cinderella Century registration form mailed to you. Valley Spokesmen dates subject to change. Sign up now!
   
   NOTE: Registration forms will be mailed by the Valley Spokesmen Bike Club the week of February 8. This ride sells out quickly, so make sure you mail back your completed registration form as soon as it is sent to you. Please note: this is a separate registration and a separate fee from the FFBC training series.

Our tentative 2010 schedules are below. Route sheets will be posted as they become available. Click the meeting location for a map.

Experienced riders who have previously completed the Training Series may participate in 2010 as volunteer ride leaders if positions are available. If you are interested in participating as a ride leader please contact Judy Young at 510-487-2309 or sjsyoung3@comcast.net.

For other information related to the Classic training series contact Teresa Sarlitto at ibteresa@sbcglobal.net or 408-269-2726. For other information related to the Challenge training series contact Tina Boomershine at tkboomer@aol.com or 408-937-7895.

Important links:

• Join the Cinderella Yahoo Group
• Valley Spokesmen Bike Club Cinderella Century Website

Cinderella Training Tips

• Choosing A Bike
• Changing A Flat Tire
• Winter Bicycle Clothing
• Eating And Nutrition
• Nutrition
• Skills
• Frequently Asked Questions

Training For Your First Century Podcasts (from TheFredCast.com)

• Part 1 (about halfway into the podcast)
• Part 2 (about a fifth into the podcast)

Cinderella Safety Classes

• Class 1 Cinderella Syllabus
• Class 2 Any Ride, Streets or Paths
• Class 3 Small Streets
• Class 4 Large Roads
• Class 5 Intermediate Group Riding
• Class 6 Braking
• Class 7 Climbing & Descending
• Class 8 Rural Roads

Cinderella Contact Information

Classic Training Series (Ride Participants)
Teresa Sarlitto
ibteresa@sbcglobal.net
408-269-2726

Challenge Training Series (Ride Participants)
Tina Boomershine
tkboomer@aol.com
408-937-7895

Volunteer Ride Leaders
Judy Young
510-487-2309
sjsyoung3@comcast.net

Cinderella Training Series Participants only:
Join the Cinderella Yahoo Group today to receive prompt information updates.
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