February 2024

Hey MoutnainAdoras!

Happy February - I hope you’re all staying safe and dry. With all this weather we have limited MTB ride offerings this month, and they’ll be condition dependent so keep an eye on Discord and IG for any changes.

We will be offering a weekly road ride on Saturday mornings. Road rides will be women-led, but welcome to all. They will be run at a causal pace, no-drop, and beginner friendly!

We are looking forward to another year at the Sea Otter Classic April 18-21st. The club has a discount code for 15% off for club members. If you would like to take advantage of that opportunity see Discord or reach out via email (sbmountainadoras@gmail.com) for access to the discount code. We have women planning to race across a few disciplines (XC, downhill, etc). We will be hosting an info session next month (date TBD) to answer any questions!

MERCH! We’re excited to offer the first every MountainAdoras Jersey - keep an eye out on the website for an opportunity for pre-orders. We’re hoping to run the pre-order for a few weeks and then order them so we will have them in time for Sea Otter!

Lastly - We had a blast recapping everyone’s experience on the Senduro route at this past month’s club meeting! Congrats to all the participants and challenge winners! Next month’s route has been posted - it will be 19 Oaks + Camuesa Connector. See the website for more details. Unfortunately the weather has likely affected this route as it can take 1-2 weeks to dry after rains. We may not have an opportunity to ride this route the month, but we may re-visit it in the future! Feel free to reach out with questions!

Happy Shredding!

January 2024

**CALENDAR UPDATED 1/17**

Hello MountainAdoras!

Happy New Year!

Bear with us as we still have a few things "TBD" with a bunch of folks traveling for the holidays during our typical planning time. Keep an eye out on Discord, Instagram, or our Website for updates on rides that may interest you! I will do my best to keep the calendar updated across all platforms as plans get a bit more solidified. (PS - did you know you can access discord from your computer, not just an ap on your phone?! E-mail us if you want the access code to join our network!)

Our first monthly SENDURO has been announced - the Sisar-Gridley Senduro! To learn more about the Senduro check out the newest page on our website to get all the details. Also make sure you join our Strava group so we can track your rides and accurately award the winners at our next meeting! Share any pictures or videos via IG (tag us!) or the discord for extra style points and to bring the hype!! There is also a new channel on discord to discuss and coordinate rides on the Senduro route. 

Our friends at Velopro have offered to host us for a tech clinic on Thursday January 25th @ 6:30 PM at their SB shop (15 Hitchcock Way) to go over common trailside/roadside fixes. It's the perfect season for those long rides so if you want to feel a bit more confident in what to do if you get a flat, your chain breaks, or your shifter cable snaps then this clinic is for you!! We'll also talk about basic maintenance, how to check for common signs of wear and tear, and have an opportunity for Q&A. I've asked them to pull out a few tools/products that are must-haves for any long ride in case you're in the market for some new tools. 

Our next monthly meeting will be Monday January 29 at 7PM at Topa Topa in the Funk Zone. Hope to see you there!

Happy Shredding!

- Rachel | MountainAdoras Chair

December

November

Hi MountainAdora,

This month’s newsletter is short and sweet! We’ve got a handful of weekend rides as well as Tuesday and Thursday evening rides (don’t forget to bring lights). As always, you are welcome to DM us on IG or post in discord if you’d like to organize a ride and we would be happy to promote it!

On Nov 6th we are hosting a talk at the Trek store in Goleta with Dan Connell on Bikepacking and his journey to riding the Tour Divide. Everyone is welcome so feel free to bring a friend or partner of any gender! There will be prizes, pizza and beer - please RSVP here so we can get a headcount for refreshments.

We are going to work to set up some clinics this winter, please email (sbmountainadoras@gmail.com) or DM us with what type of clinics you’d like to see. These could be both skills and tech clinics.

Happy Shredding!

October

A few extra things:

- Sunday Oct 15 - the Little Tunnel ride will be a "progression session" - this means we'll talk lines, session some features, and spend some time working the trail. Plan to be on the trail for a few hours (you're welcome to leave when you need to!). This is a "black" rated trail, but a great one if you've been feeling comfy at Elings or Tuckers and want to try something a little more challenging. Please reach out if you are curious or have any questions!

- As the days get shorter, we're looking to assess interest in placing an order for NiteRider lights. In the past we have been able to get 35% off of group orders. If you are interested in being contacted further/purchasing lights please fill out this survey (I really just need your e-mail!).

- Save the date - we are planning to host a talk by Dan Connell @ the Trek Store in Goleta the evening of November 6th (tentatively.. we will post on all platforms when this is confirmed) on his experience with long-distance bike packing and riding the Tour Divide. What is the Tour Divide?? Oh it's just a causal race from Canada to Mexico... the ultimate endurance bikepacking event! This should be a fun one!

As always - keep an eye on the Discord, Instagram, or website for the most up-to-date information and feel free to use the Discord to reach out to others for riding partners or general questions!

September

July 2023

Happy summer! The sun is finally out and it feels like Santa Barbara around here again!

We have some exciting things happening this month... The MountainAdoras (peak at that new “spelling”) finally have a logo, branding, completed our bylaws for our 501C3, received our EIN number so we can start receiving donations and our board is so pumped to celebrate all of that with you!

We have planned a “Logo Launch Party” on Sunday July 9th 2-6 PM @ Topa Topa in the Funk Zone. We will finally have some MountainAdoras merchandise available for sale! We will also be hosting a silent auction to start fundraising for the club – we will have a Pike fork from RockShox, some items from Cadence Collective and Oceans and San, a fork or shock rebuild from Lonewolf, items from Peak Design, and a quite a few more!

You may be asking… what do we need funds for? Well – there are operational costs of “going legit” (aka operating a 501C3) – including consulting with lawyers, filing taxes, operating a website, having promotional materials for fundraising efforts etc. We’re also hoping to be able to actually pay the people who help us (i.e. clinic instructors, design/branding peeps) and subsidize/offer scholarships for clinics, races, and trips. All of the funds that we raise will go towards club efforts and activities. OK ENOUGH OF THAT – We are so excited to be at this point and hope you will come have a beer and celebrate with us next weekend!

Attached is a calendar of this month’s rides – we have a bunch of road and MTB rides for all levels. Please reach out if you have any questions or want updates on a specific ride and I’ll do my best to respond in a timely manner.

You may also see on the calendar the “Little Tunnel Progression Session.” A "Progression Session" is an opportunity for us to dissect a trail, talk about line choice, and practice sections. Little Tunnel is a great opportunity for this as it is a short section of trial that can typically be repeated 1-2x in a single ride. It is technical, but most features have option lines. A full suspension bike is recommended for this trail.

We have a group campsite (Buttercup Campground) booked in Big Bear Aug 25-27 in hopes to get a group to go to Snow Summit Bike Park. This is a lift assisted bike park and is a great opportunity to get reps on riding downhill without having to ride back up! Please sign up here or e-mail for more information. Friends/partners/families welcome.

Again – if you want to stay up-to-date on club happenings, please download the Discord Ap and join us on our Discord channel https://discord.gg/Cy4WNXAP . We also do our best to keep the Instagram page up-to-date with any changes in our programming (@sbmountainadoras).

Hope to see you all next weekend!