OUR
MISSION
To enrich our physical and mental well-being and promote women’s health, fitness and community through recreational and competitive cycling.
ABOUT US
Sorella Forte is open to all female-identified riders who share a passion for riding a bike. To support a more equitable cycling community, this club welcomes riders of all races, ethnicities, sexualities and gender identities. We support cyclists who enjoy the competitiveness of racing and those who like to ride recreationally.
Saturday Morning Ride
- Leave at 9 a.m., from River City Bicycles (RCB).
- Back at RCB usually about 12 p.m., but no promises. This is a no-drop ride. The group stops to fix flats, take bathroom breaks, and re-groups at major turns.
- In the case of snow, ice or other severe winter conditions, the ride is canceled.
- Yes, we ride in the rain.
Advanced Ride
- Leave at 8:30 a.m., from River City Bicycles.
- Back at RCB usually before 12 p.m.
- Yes, we ride in the rain.
Gear requirements & reccomendations
- Cycling helmet—always required
- Spare inner tube or 2
- Flat tire repair tools
- CO2 cartridge or air pump
- Bars, gels and other easy-to-handle snacks while riding
- Water—always required. When it’s hot, bring two bottles!
- If rain or winter weather, have winter tires, fenders or a buddy flap
Parking
If driving to River City Bicycles, please park on the street rather than in their parking lot. No store access: River City Bicycles opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays.
Volunteer Board
- Linda Fanning, president
- Skyler Lemay, secretary
- Jillian Karner, treasurer
- Jaime Reed, Ann Thomas, members-at-large
- Katie Mosack, membership coordinator
- Tina Farley, social media coordinator
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