This week was the first (of hopefully many) WOW ride. WOW stands for Women Only Wednesday and it was formed by my friend and former pro-racer Mary. She felt there was a need for a women's only ride to encourage female riders that are intimidated by the LBS group rides. From the turn out it was a hit. We had 10 riders from all skill/ experience levels. We did an 18 mile loop from one of the bike shops through lovely neighborhoods and rolling countrysides. We had 2 catch up places to re-group and there would be no one left behind. I led the faster group and I found the ladies were very happy to chat while we waited for the others to come in.