All of us are over 30 and of different conditioning levels. We discovered how hard it is to find rides that are suitable to our current conditioning and skill levle. We had a difficult time finding resources for training and learning how to ride, condition, and train that were truelly for our level and goals. We have worked hard to over come this and to become a resource for others like us who want to ride, improve fitness, and get back into it. Too often the routes and conditioning plans say "begginer" or for the "recreational rider" and we found out that was a ridiculous label; these rides and plans were so out of our league!

We set goals for fitness. We set goals for riding. We support each other and holdeach other accountable without badgering or making the other feel bad. We all are tryingto build fitness and loose weight or maitain healtier weights and lifestyle; you know, just get back into it. We have all been there or are still climbing out of there. We have lived life and are trying to get some of it back. We enjoy the ride, each other, the social aspect of the group and the support.

We are still learning but we keep it simple. We have monthly goals. We try to participate in one organized "Event" ride each month. It motivates us to have a goal, something to get ready for. We also strongly believe that no one should ride alone. Riding is best when shared.

If you are in Colorado Springs and looking for a group to ride with, contact us. We have several rides we do weekly and often have a variety of skill levels we are committed to supporting. You get better, we get better, rides get better!

contact information

Central and northern (Open to anywhere Colorado Springs)
colorado springs, CO

Email Rob Beers

bigdaddybeers@gmail.com

I also wanted to add to the description of our riding group that not only do we believe no one should ride alone but also no one should ride unidentified.  There is a site called RoadID that helps you to provide immediate access to your information in emergent situations. 

For a paramedic or ER nurse to have the time to go through your pack or whatever to find your ID risking a lot.  I had a friend who always road with his wallet and ID in his underseat tool bag, at least until he took a sedan to the right hip.  He made it to the ER, his bike with his id and wallet did not.  It ended up on some inpound lot many miles away from the ER.  It took 3 days before he was found by his family.  This is a horror story and brings home the reality of not riding alone and the need for immediate access to ID and medical info.

Please visit the site http://www.roadid.com/Common/ourstory.aspx and if nothing else get some ideas on how you can help yourself should that time ever comes when you are abruptly in need of care or help.  Being over 40, a heart attack at the top of a hill is never far from my mind nor is taking a rock to the head on one of my routine trail rides. 

I just discovered this iste and will be taking action.  Please protect yourself and tell your friends too.