Hello Again!!! Its' been too long!

How are you my cycling friends? I have to apologize for the inactivity of the blog here. All this time I thought my blog was "inactive" while we were working on my website and the development of a different kind of blog. I certainly was not intentionally ignoring you! Please accept my apologies for the dust!

This last year has been crazy busy with on line coaching, personal training, bike coaching, camp developments, training programs for cyclists like you and creating local rides for our area!

Whew! It's been some year...but, I'm back now to answer your questions and put valuable training information here for you. Send me your ideas via posts here on the blog, or use my email at GetOnYourMARK@gmail.com

So, whats happening around here? High Altitude Cycling Camps, that's what! I'm excited about offering these weekend camps for those of you who like to get some experience riding in the mountains at high altitude! Its truly the most beautiful place to ride AND its at least 10 degress cooler up in the mountains when the heat is raging in the valley.

We've got a 2-day camp this weekend to prepare riders for the Death Ride or any other cycling event that they are preparing for. It's going to be perfect riding weather for climbing Monitor Pass and Ebbetts Pass...don't you think?

In July, the 14th-17th we have an ALL Women's CycleFit Camp for beginners and intermediate riders! If you like getting together girls, with your friends AND your bike, come join us for a fabulous few days. You can come for a one day experience or all 3 days!

In August, there is a century ride and CycleFit Camp up in Bear Valley called the Ebbetts Pass Century, August 25-28th. So if the Death Ride is too much for you, this ride is perfect; it has the most beautiful passes and mountain climbs and won't kill you!

If any of these happenings intrigue you and you're dying to learn more, just visit my website at GetOnYourMARK.com OR BearValley.com for all the summer adventures.

Well, I've got to go and pack up for the weekend cycling fun, so be well, ride on, ride strong and ride safe....Until next time!
(it wont be a year, I promise!!!)

Coach Shelley

Womens Cycling Programs Coming to Chico!

“GetOnYourMARK Girls”® Beginner Chicks Road Rides

When: Thursdays, Sept 24th & October 8th & 22nd
Where: Meet at North Rim Adventure Sports
Time: 5:15 pm leaving promptly at 5:30pm


Beginner Chicks Road Rides are for women only. We'll offer instruction for many of the basics to help you improve your cycling skills to become more confident on the bike. Meet at North Rim and we’ll take off from there. About 15 miles, flat course. Remember your helmet and water bottle.

“Get On Your MARK® Girls” Wild Rides –

Join Get On Your MARK Girls for this fun brisk-paced ride. You'll have an opportunity to practice riding in a group, we'll cover pacelines, and throw in a few drills to improve power, strength and speed. Come out and have some fun!
25-35 miles, brisk pace, (18-21 mph)
This is not a no-drop ride, but there will be a few re-groups.

When: Saturdays, Sept 26th at 8:15 am leaving promptly at 8:30 am
Fridays, October 9th & 23rd at 8:15 am leaving promptly at 8:30 am
Where: Meet at North Rim Adventure Sports

“Get On Your MARK Girls”- Skills, Drills and Fun! Training Series

This “Girls Only” training series will consist of two clinics. We'll cover a variety of skills for the newcomer as well as the competitive cyclist. Attending clinics and training sessions to improve cycling will give you the edge you want for safety and efficiency on the bike as well as build overall confidence. The learning environment will be non-competitive so come out learn some and have some fun!

When: October 10th, and October 24th
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: North Rim Adventure Sports, Chico
Cost: $85.00

Rides will be led & coached by Shelley Marenka Smail,USA Cycling Coach & Fitness Expert

RSVP for rides and register for clinics
contact Coach Shelley @getonyourmark@gmail.com
530-864-7891