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OUR MISSION: To inform, instruct and inspire female cyclists of all abilities.

OUR VISION: We want to see more women with the skills and confidence to be effective leaders in our cycling community.

OUR PROMISE: We are dedicated to providing opportunities for women to gain riding confidence on the road or trail. Our riding time together will focus on skill development but we’ll mostly be having a good time and supporting each other.

2025 Open House

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ICYMI: The Velodonnas Team Store is officially OPEN! 👕

This is your ONLY opportunity to purchase club kit items for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Orders will be accepted until May 21. Make sure you create an account and set your country to Canady. (If it shows items are unavailable, it's a country error due to tariffs, keep trying, everything listed IS available in Canada!)

Everyone’s welcome to order - members, non-members, and all genders. If you love the Velodonnas vibe, rock the kit with pride! Plus, the more items ordered, the bigger the discount for everyone! 😍

Go to velodonnas.ca/shop or click our link in bio now!

‼️📢 CLINIC CANCELLED due to low registration. Sorry!

Our 2025 Basic Bike Skills Clinic is next Saturday, May 10th! 🚲🤙

CALLING ALL WOMEN: Come brush up on the basics or learn all new skills for riding confidently this year! Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends. Feel free to tag a friend you'd like to join you below!!

Please RSVP in the Spond App (link in bio).

Clinics are free for club members! Not a member? Not a problem! Pay what you can. Message us if you need a suggestion.

Happy Earth Day! Keep making a difference - one pedal stroke at a time. Let’s ride for a greener future!
#EarthDay #RideForThePlanet

📢 Reminder! Membership is open and our first club rides are coming up soon!! Please make sure you're registered before your first ride.

PS, thanks to everyone who came to our Open House last night! We're so excited for the season to begin.

📢 VELODONNAS E-BIKE MANDATE NOTICE!
Hi everyone! Starting this spring, we've made the decision that all sanctioned club rides will now require e-bikes to ensure equal effort among all riders. If you have any questions, or would like to apply for a one-year exemption, please send us a DM. Thanks for your understanding!
Hope you're having a wonderful April 1. ✌️

Happy International Women’s Day! 🤙💪❤️ Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of YOU — on and off the bike. Keep riding, keep inspiring, keep breaking barriers!
#IWD #WomenWhoRide #GirlPower

Our 2025 Open House is Monday, April 7!!!

Come learn about Velodonnas Cycling Club (the first all-female cycling club in Winnipeg!!!) and what the upcoming season will bring.

Upgrade your ride style with our inventory of kit/clothing/promo items for pre-order. Bring any cycling kit or gear you want to purge from your space, including riding apparel, bike parts, anything cycling "stuff"! Sell, gift, swap, you choose!

Our open house is OPEN to EVERYONE, members and non-members! RSVP in Spond!

Festivities will start at 6:30pm at Sport Manitoba, but please arrive at 6 if you're bringing gear so we can help you set up.

Velodonnas x @wheelhousewpg Private Ride 🤩👏
Get a jump start on your spring training and join us for a FREE, members only, 45 minute power & endurance spin class! Space is limited, so please commit to attending and reserve your spot today in Spond!

Let’s trade in our cycling shoes for bowling ones and kick off the 2025 season with a night of fun, laughter, and a few friendly strikes!
Join us on Monday, March 10 @ 7:45 PM for Spin & Strike!
Please RSVP in Spond to ensure we have enough space for everyone. 🥰🎳

Mark your calendars for our 2024 Annual General Meeting!
Monday, December 2, 6:30pm @ Sport Manitoba (145 Pacific Ave)

We have some exciting things prepared! Please plan to attend to hear about our winter plans, which positions are up for election next year, and to pick-up your custom merchandise orders. We'll have some of our in-stock items available for purchase too (but it would really help us if you pre-ordered them using this form: https://forms.gle/C67LWCpjCux1uTzX9).

Additionally, the following positions are up for election THIS year. If you would like to see a copy of the duties, please reach out and we will send it to you.
- Vice-President (2 year term)
- Secretary (2 year term)
- Social Events Coordinator (2 year term)
- Social Media/Website Coordinator (2 year term)

If you have a nomination to submit, click here to complete a nomination form: https://forms.gle/avcuUTz2DceFFhnVA.
Please submit your nomination(s) for our Executive by Sunday, November 24, 11:30pm. Any member in good standing can run for a position, be nominated for a position, and vote for a position. Voting will take place during the AGM.

AND! If you don't have gear to pick-up, or you can't make it down but prefer to attend virtually, the Zoom link is in our bio!

Thank you! Your Velodonnas Executive and Directors 🚲

🚴‍♀️🎃👻 Join us on October 30 for a Halloween mountain bike ride! Decorate your bike, dress up, and get spooky! Check Spond for additional info and to register. #girlswhoshred

👚🎉 Order your Velodonnas custom club merch by SEPT 30!!

Ordering is now open for Bella + Canvas sweatpants and pullover hoodies. They will be screen printed locally by Kylie @boomerang_360. These items are limited edition offerings and Velodonnas will not be keeping any overstock.

To see all item descriptions, size charts, and place an order, click our link-in-bio!
https://forms.gle/S7ZUymQBC1t3YuN76

Our 2024 Cyclocross Clinic is set for Monday, September 9! 🚲👏
Join us to cover everything you need to know to enjoy the cyclocross season!
Clinics are FREE for members and donations are accepted for non-members. As always - RSVP in Spond to secure your spot!
#cyclocross #bikelife

There are a few spots left in our 2024 Run the World days!! 👏🚲❤️

Our girls (8-12) mountain bike skills camp, Run the World, is here to help girls grow up with a healthy image of themselves and loads of confidence!

Register now to guarantee your rider gets the right (free) t-shirt size! Plus, enjoy a day-two discount if you register for both days. Visit our link in bio for all the details and to register! It's going to be such a fun camp this year, we are so excited!

*Please note, some users are experiencing payment errors. If this is you, contact us (ride@velodonnas.ca) with a screenshot for help!

Link in bio!
https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-run-the-world-mountain-bike-skills-camp

‼️📣🚲Velos 100 is this month!!
MEMBERS ONLY: join us on Saturday, July 20 for our annual 100km ride.
As usual, members are expected to carry what they need, and there will be a couple stops along the way. Check Spond for route info, ride details, and to register! See you there!

‼️⛈️ CANCELLED ⛈️‼️
Next attempt will be Wed, July 31.

Our 2024 Mountain Bike Skills Clinic is BACK on the calendar! See you all Wednesday, July 3rd!! 🚲🎉🙌
This clinic is for female mountain bikers who want to upgrade their confidence and competence on bike park features and singletrack. All levels of experience are welcome! A mountain bike with front or full suspension is required. Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends. Feel free to tag a friend you'd like to join you below!!
Please RSVP in the Spond App (link in bio) as soon as possible so that we can plan to have enough ride leaders out for the group.
Clinics are free for club members! Not a member? Not a problem! Pay what you can.

☀️🚲 Longest Day, Long(er) Ride!
Celebrate the #SummerSolstice on the road with us! Check Spond for details and to see whether your usual location is planning a Solstice Celebration Ride this month!

2024 Run the World registration is NOW OPEN!! 👏🚲❤️

Our girls (8-12) mountain bike skills camp, Run the World, is here to help girls grow up with a healthy image of themselves and loads of confidence!

Register early to guarantee your rider gets the right (free) t-shirt size! Plus, enjoy a day-two discount if you register for both days. Visit our link in bio for all the details and to register! It's going to be such a fun camp this year, we are so excited!

https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-run-the-world-mountain-bike-skills-camp

‼️ OFFICIALLY CANCELLED - watch for a July date TBA.

NOTE: CHANGED TO JUNE 12 due to wet trails.
Our 2024 Mountain Bike Skills Clinic is ALSO this week! Wednesday, June 5!! 🚲🎉🙌
This clinic is for female mountain bikers who want to upgrade their confidence and competence on bike park features and singletrack. All levels of experience are welcome! A mountain bike with front or full suspension is required. Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends. Feel free to tag a friend you'd like to join you below!!
Please RSVP in the Spond App (link in bio) as soon as possible so that we can plan to have enough ride leaders out for the group.
Clinics are free for club members! Not a member? Not a problem! Pay what you can.

Our 2024 Intro to Group Road Riding Clinic is this Monday, June 3!! 🚲🎉🙌
CALLING ALL WOMEN: We’ll explain the content of our Group Riding Guidelines at this evening session, including double paceline, echelon, pulling, drafting, sitting in, and half wheeling! Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends. Feel free to tag a friend you'd like to join you below!!
Space is limited so please RSVP in the Spond App (link in bio).
Clinics are free for club members! Not a member? Not a problem! Pay what you can.

*CANCELLED* due to wet trails - stay tuned for a rain date (likely in September).

The ALL RIDES MEET-UP is officially on the calendar!! 🎉👯‍♀️🚲
Please join us on May 30 for a ride of your choice (leaving from Assiniboine Park) followed by a group social gathering and bonfire! See the next slide for info, and check Spond for further deets.
NOTE: Members only for this one - so click the link in bio to register for your membership today! 🙌💪

Happy Women's Mountain Bike Day!! 💪🚲❤️
International Women's Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. It's a day for riders who identify as women to gather, experience, and share our stoke for mountain biking!
Tag your rides with #WomensMTBDay!

Our 2024 Basic Bike Skills Clinic is next Saturday, May 4th! 🚲🎉🙌
CALLING ALL WOMEN: Come brush up on the basics or learn all new skills for riding confidently this year! Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends. Feel free to tag a friend you'd like to join you below!!
Please RSVP in the Spond App (link in bio).
Clinics are free for club members! Not a member? Not a problem! Pay what you can.

Happy Earth Day, Velodonnas! 🌎❤️ Where will your bike take you today?
#earthday #earthday2024 #zerowaste #earthfocus

📢 Reminder! Membership is open and our first club ride is ONE WEEK AWAY!! 😍 Please make sure you're registered before your first ride.

PS, thanks to everyone who came to our Open House last night! We're so excited for the season to begin. 🚲

📢 Come change a tire with us!! Our April 8 open house will feature a Tire Change Clinic. Bring a wheel/tire/tube and 2-3 tire levers to participate.

See the open house details on our previous post, and please register in Spond if you'll be joining us. See you Monday! 😊🚲

Our 2024 Open House is Monday!!! 🎉🚲🤙

Come learn about Velodonnas Cycling Club (the first and only all-female cycling club in Winnipeg!!!) and what the upcoming season will bring.

Upgrade your ride style with our inventory of kit/clothing/promo items for purchase.

Bring any cycling kit or gear you want to purge from your space, including riding apparel, bike parts, anything cycling “stuff”! Sell, donate, swap, you choose!

Our open house is OPEN to EVERYONE, members and non-members! Festivities will start by 6:30pm at Sport Manitoba, but please arrive at 6 if you're bringing gear so we can help you set up.

Happy International Women's Day! Cheers to strong women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. 🤙🩷
#iwd #girlpower #boss

👀 Peep the Koozies we've got available! Looking for a cool (pun intended) holiday gift?? Look no further! These are only $5 each! 🤩🍻

Send us a message for purchase info.

Update: Ride Coordinator Linda voted in at our AGM!

Our club has three open positions this year! We're looking to fill:
💠 President
💠 Treasurer
💠 Ride Coordinator

Ahead of our Nov 27 AGM, here's the info on our open Ride Coordinator role. Please reach out with any questions or interest! 😊🚲

Update: Treasurer Leah let her name stand following no new nominations from the floor at our AGM.

Our club has three open positions this year! We're looking to fill:
💠 President
💠 Treasurer
💠 Ride Coordinator

Ahead of our Nov 27 AGM, here's the info on our open Treasurer role. Please reach out with any questions or interest! 😊🚲

Update: our President role is now vacant following our AGM. Please reach out if you're interested.

Our club has three open positions this year! We're looking to fill:
💠 President
💠 Treasurer
💠 Ride Coordinator

Ahead of our Nov 27 AGM, here's the info on our open President role. Please reach out with any questions or interest! 😊🚲

Please mark your calendars for our 2023 AGM! 😊🚲

DATE: Monday, November 27, 7pm
LOCATION: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Ave
AGENDA: to follow by email to club members

The following positions are up for election:
President (2 year term)
Treasurer (2 year term)
Ride Coordinator (2 year term)

If you would like to see a copy of the duties for any of these positions, please reach out!

Please submit your nomination(s) for our Executive by midnight on Sunday, November 19. Any member in good standing can run for a position, be nominated for a position, and vote for a position. Voting will take place during the AGM.

Nomination form: https://forms.gle/uuHrh3J1tqWGU5wn6

VELOCROSS 2023 is set for Sunday, October 1!

For more details and to register: https://zone4.ca/register/Vv5gRp/

Where are you riding this weekend?! Wishing we all coast into a few days that are as beautiful as this!

#exploreMB #velodonnas #cycling #girlpower #getoutside

Wishing our Century Riders the best of luck and the most fun tomorrow! It's going to be a beautiful day!
PS, check out Ann's post in Spond for a prep checklist.

#velodonnas #roadcycling #exploreMB #smilemiles

The essentials for any ride are a helmet, spare inner tube(s), portable bike pump, tire levers, two bottles (one for water and one for an electrolyte beverage), identification, money or CC, a cellphone, and someone available to pick you in case of a mechanical breakdown.

Other things that will be useful are:
ID bracelet
Bike computer & heart rate strap
Front & rear lights
CO2 tire cartridge(s) and inflator nozzle
Sunglasses
Gloves, sun sleeves or arm warmers
Travel size sun screen for reapplication
Chamois cream to minimize chafing
Nuun electrolyte tablets and Saltsick Chewables
Energy bars
Bananas
Chewy candy to have a variety of textures
Ziploc baggy for phone in case of rain

Is there anything we missed? Or do you have any questions? Let us know.

Want to learn new skills or brush up on existing ones?

Are there features or obstacles you need some help tackling?

We’re hosting a clinic at Bison Butte for anyone comfortable off-road who wants to upgrade their confidence and competence on bike park features. FREE for club members and pay what you can for non-members who are interested to try new things!

NOTE: CANCELLED (Jul 13) due to low registration, sorry! 🙁
Vélos sur Bison at Bison Butte. Registration is now open. See velodonnas.ca/events.

📣INTRO CYCLING SKILLS CLINIC 📣

Time to brush up on the basics or learn all new skills for riding confidently this year.
This clinic is for everyone and every bike.

We’ll cover the basics of pedal stroke, braking (including emergency braking), cornering, shifting and generally getting comfortable with being a pilot, not a passenger, on our bikes. We’ll be riding in circles on pavement the whole time.

Our clinics are a great way to get to know us and meet new riding friends.

Free for club members.

Not a member? Not a problem. Pay what you can. Non members, please sign a waiver form before attending. Link in bio.

RSVP in SPOND. More details can be found there.

#roadcycling #velodonnas #twowheels

We’re having a swap! Bring any cycling kit, clothing or gear you want to purge from your space, including riding apparel, bike parts, anything cycling “stuff”!

Sell, donate, swap, you choose! Event starts at 7pm unless you are planning on bringing gear to purge, please arrive at 6:30pm so we can get you set up in the room.

145 Pacific Ave (Sport Manitoba building)

2023 gear is here! Well the pre-order is. From now until March 31 you can pre-order the full kit, new crew necks, and totes. We’ve added MTB shirts and a jacket to the kit as well!

In current stock are water bottles and hats.

We also have a few limited sizes of T-shirt’s, black socks, precious kit. Message us for size and details!

#velodonnas #newgear #represent

🎄Wishing you all the very best this season. However you celebrate, we hope it is filled with hope, love and joy.

❤️Your Velodonnas family

#velodonnas #bettertogether #tistheseason

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We’re thankful for:
🍁 warm and sunny fall days to continue riding
🍁 the road and trails in and around our glorious province to explore and re-explore
🍁 our local bike shops always there with the right gear, support and knowledge
🍁 snacks, all the snacks. You know the ones that may be the ‘only’ thing getting your through that long ride
🍁 our ride leaders who plan and encourage week after week 😘
🍁 and most of all, our members, YOU! The reason we plan each week. Double 😘

#velodonnas

#VeloCross course is set - Are you ready??

The barriers are set, the Velo corkscrew is primed and the sun is shining! ☀️

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Why Join Velodonnas Cycling?

Velodonnas is a cycling club for women (cis, trans, and non-binary folks comfortable with the umbrella term "women") who love riding bikes and want to gain riding skills & fitness & confidence.

Read on for more info on our annual skill clinics, weekly group rides, and special events.

Sign up for all activities in SPOND.

Non-members are WELCOME to a one-time try out on any ride (sign up in Spond and sign the waiver).

Non-members are welcome to attend unlimited skill clinics. Pay what you can and sign up in Spond.

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Skills Training

Get Confident

We love teaching skills and watching riders pedal away with new found confidence.
We host clinics annually for road skills (any bike), trails (MTB), and cyclocross.

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Weekly Group Rides

Your Journey Starts Here

We have lots of weekly rides to choose from. Road or Mountain Bike. All experience levels welcome, always.

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Special Events

Community Building

Women's 100, pool parties, weekend destination rides. You name it, we love any reason to get together - on or off the bike.

Check Events to see what's coming up.

Members receive frequent email updates.

Sign up for our rides and events in SPOND.

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