February 2025
Hello MountainAdoras!
We hope you’ve been enjoying the cooler weather & getting some riding in! We had a great turnout at our last monthly meeting and here are a few highlights and community events coming up this month:
2025 MountainAdoras Membership Sale
Our first ever annual membership sale is happening now through February 16, 2025. As a member you will receive:
- 2025 MountainAdoras Hat
- Access to Free Tech clinics
- Early Bird Registration and 25% off Skills Clinics
- Quarterly social event
- Access to exclusive member portal
- Exclusive discount codes to retailers, races, and events
All group rides and events will still be open to the public, but certain events may hold a fee. Membership dues go to support club logistics and give us a nest egg to bring you the events you want!
Group Rides
See the calendar (attached) for our schedule this month.
ROAD RIDES: There will be one Women-Led Road Ride on 2/8 at 8:30 AM, with a possible second on the 22nd. Keep an eye out on Strava and IG for more details as that later date approaches.
MTB RIDES:
2/1 – Senduro Challenge Group Ride – this is a big one this month! MTB recommended. Meet in Ojai at the Oso Trail Head at 7AM. Bring lost of water and snacks and a bike repair kit. Shuttle back is required. See Strava for details. You can complete this route any time in the month to be in the running for prizes as a part of the Senduro Challenge!
2/9 – Camuesa Connector - Intermediate MTB ride. A SB backcountry classic! The trail is in great condition. Meet @9 AM at the bikers’ lot off Paradise Road.
2/15 – Rancho Alegre – All levels MTB – come check out the work at Rancho Alegre and some of SBs first real flow trails! Meet at 9:30 at Larson Meadow. Waiver Required.
Volunteer Opportunities
NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) continues to seek support from our community in the form of volunteers, coaches, and kids! Interested in getting involved? Come to one of the following events or reach out to Nancy at nancy@goldenstatesouthmtb.org
2/6 – Happy Hour at 5:30PM at Draughtsman in Goleta
2/23 – Mini-Clinic and Group Ride at Rancho Alegre – RSVP and Rancho Alegre Waiver Required
3/7-3/9 – Coaches Camp & Leader’s Summit – Rancho Alegre – This event will have workshops, trainings in a retreat-like atmosphere.
SAGE is hosting the following trail work days, RSVP via their website:
2/2 – Elings Park - 8:30 AM – 12:30
2/16 – Tequepis – 8:30 AM – 12:30
Our next Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday February 24th at 7PM at Topa Topa in the Funk Zone. Hope to see you out there this month! Please reach out with any questions!
Happy Shredding,
Rachel
