Pro-cyclist sisters Lea and Sabra Davison are helping the next generation of female mountain bikers tear up the trail.
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The Bellaship is the women's society of the Fellowship of the Wheel. Our mission is the same as that of the Fellowship - to create and maintain mountain biking opportunities in the Chittenden County region, advocacy and leadership. With that said, the Bellaship offers an additional resource to women riders, both mountain and road cyclists. The primary purpose of the Bellaship is to be a resource to ALL female riders regardless of skill level, personal goals and abilities. We encourage women to ride and enjoy their time on a bike.

The Bellaship

• Coordinates group rides for both mountain bikers and road cyclists


• Offers workshops and clinics throughout the year covering such diverse topics as bike maintenance, goal-setting and skills clinics


• Participates in trail work and special trails projects


• Supports the Fellowship of the Wheel in advocacy work through community participation, governance and leadership


• Acts as a resource for female riders to connect with other like-minded women for riding partners and information


• Supports the Fellowship of the Wheel through the annual membership drive


• Work with local cycling shops for support to women riders, discounts and special services


• Publicize community events relating to cycling such as benefit rides, century rides and races

We encourage all women to support the Fellowship of the Wheel's Annual Membership Drive but there is no fee to become a Bella. Simply sign on to our email list, which is our primary means of communication. Once you are on this list you will receive regular emails about rides and events that the Bellas are involved with or hosting.

Feel free to contact Kim Dannies our Bellaship coordinator at kimdannies@gmail.com for further information. Click here for other Fellowship of the Wheel email contacts!

Anyone can lead a ride or host an event, contact Kim Dannies at kimdannies@gmail.com with your plan.

Calling all Bellas ... and your Fellas
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 8:30 - 11:00 am
Mud Pond Re-route Work Morning
Meet at the Mud Pond Parking Area
Bring gloves, dress appropriately. This is our one trail day of the season, so please make an effort to join us. Bring a lunch and your bike and plan to ride afterward!


Mt Bike Ride Around Schedule:

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Saxon Hill (Flo)Beginner-Intermediate Mtn. Bike ride around with Lezlee & Terri.
5:30 Meet at the end of Thompson Drive.
Contact: lezlee@verdantgarden.com


Monday August 25, 2008
Mud Pond Intermediate-Advanced Mtn. Bike ride around with Kim.
5:30 -7:00 pm meet in the parking lot.
Contact: Kimdannies@gmail.com


Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saxon Hill (Flo) Beginner-Intermediate Mtn. Bike ride around with Sarah and Jennifer.
8:30 - 11:00 am Meet at end of Thompson Drive.
Contact: Jennifer at rjenv@comcast.net


Yoga for Bellas Held at Sarah Friend's home. 1 hour monthly gathering on deck facing the lake. Any interest? Please email SFriend@BestBands.com
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Community BBQ hosted by TREK/VW Racing Team
Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston
Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m.
FREE - dinner provided by TREK/VW

Beginner/Intermediate Mtn. Bike Clinic
Sunday, August 3rd, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Mud Pond Trail, Williston
Host: Kim Dannies (kimdannies@gmail.com)
Cell: 238-8586
Meet at Mud Pond parking lot. FREE!

Intermediate/Expert Ride - POSTPONED DUE TO WET CONDITIONS
Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Hinesburg Town Forest
Host: Lezlee Sprenger (lezlee@verdantgarden.com) Cell: 999-8373
This ride will be led by Hans Jenny, brainchild of FOTW and the force behind our amazing trail network. FREE!