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Velorosa Cycling Team

A women's team formed out of a passion for the sport on two wheels...cycling!

I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel… the picture of freedom.”

Susan B. Anthony

About Velorosa

Velorosa exists to encourage, nurture, teach, and challenge women to get more involved in the cycling community. We welcome all women, who have an interest in two-wheeled athletics to join us as we learn, grow, and have fun together! Whether you currently enjoy leisure riding, racing, triathlons, mountain biking, touring, or just want a fun group of women to ride the trails in Central Iowa together, then you are in the right place. 
We invite you to join today to begin or continue your journey in the world of cycling!

Upcoming Events

  • Velorosa Pink Week 2024
    Velorosa Pink Week 2024
    Velorosa Pink Week 2024
    Sun, May 05
    Velorosa Cycling Team - FaceBook Group
    May 05, 2024, 12:00 AM – May 11, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Velorosa Cycling Team - FaceBook Group
    May 05, 2024, 12:00 AM – May 11, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Velorosa Cycling Team - FaceBook Group
    ----> We're declaring May 5 - May 11 Pink Week <----
  • Pink Week Fun Ride - Show Your #kitcandy Off!
    Tue, May 07
    Des Moines
    May 07, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Des Moines, Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
    May 07, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Des Moines, Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
    Let's show our pink pride and show off those terrific team kits! We'll be doing an easy, no drop loop of our sponsors.
  • Volunteer with UBFM
    Volunteer with UBFM
    Volunteer with UBFM
    Thu, May 09
    Capitol Hill Lutheran Church
    May 09, 2024, 4:45 PM – 8:45 PM
    Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    May 09, 2024, 4:45 PM – 8:45 PM
    Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Come help make and/or deliver burritos with Urban Bike and Food Ministries.
  • Paint the Trail Pink on Pigtails
    Paint the Trail Pink on Pigtails
    Paint the Trail Pink on Pigtails
    Sat, May 18
    Ankeny
    May 18, 2024, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Ankeny, High Trestle Trail, Ankeny, IA, USA
    May 18, 2024, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Ankeny, High Trestle Trail, Ankeny, IA, USA
    The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has invited Velorosa Cycling Team & Apparel to Pigtails 2024!
  • Black Diamond Loons @ Captain Roy's
    Sat, May 18
    Des Moines
    May 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Des Moines, 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
    May 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Des Moines, 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
    Ride from where you are and meet up at our sponsor Captain Roy's to eat, drink, and dance in your spandex to the Black Diamond Loon's.
  • Summer Party
    Summer Party
    Summer Party
    Sat, Jun 01
    Cumming Tap
    Jun 01, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Cumming Tap, 117 N 44th St, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 12:00 PM
    Cumming Tap, 117 N 44th St, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
    Kick off the summer some music and dancing!
  • Wine, Wheels & Music
    Wine, Wheels & Music
    Wine, Wheels & Music
    Thu, Jun 13
    Jasper Winery
    Jun 13, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
    Jun 13, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
    It’s our annual fun ride to team sponsor Jasper Winery for their outdoor music series!
  • Friday on the Farm Fun Ride
    Friday on the Farm Fun Ride
    Friday on the Farm Fun Ride
    Fri, Jun 28
    Middlebook Farm & Agrihood
    Jun 28, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Middlebook Farm & Agrihood, 4300 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
    Jun 28, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Middlebook Farm & Agrihood, 4300 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
    Let's hit the trails and head to Middlebrook Farms and the "Agri-hood" for their signature series "Friday on the Farm".
  • Biking for Beers to West Hills Brewery
    Biking for Beers to West Hills Brewery
    Biking for Beers to West Hills Brewery
    Sat, Jul 06
    West Hill Brewing Company
    Jul 06, 2024, 10:00 AM
    West Hill Brewing Company, 219 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA
    Jul 06, 2024, 10:00 AM
    West Hill Brewing Company, 219 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA
    Getting Ragbrai ready and we’re going south and visiting our sponsor, West Hills Brewing!
  • Not A Savage Century Ride
    Not A Savage Century Ride
    Not A Savage Century Ride
    Sat, Jul 13
    Start Location is TBD - Checkback!
    Jul 13, 2024, 7:45 AM
    Start Location is TBD - Checkback!
    Jul 13, 2024, 7:45 AM
    Start Location is TBD - Checkback!
    Yes, we’re riding 100 miles but we’re not savages! There will be frequent stops for hydration and food along the way! We call this the “FUN 100"
  • Taco Tuesday to Minburn Fun Ride
    Taco Tuesday to Minburn Fun Ride
    Taco Tuesday to Minburn Fun Ride
    Tue, Aug 06
    Minburn
    Aug 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Minburn, 210 4th St, Minburn, IA 50167, USA
    Aug 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Minburn, 210 4th St, Minburn, IA 50167, USA
    Tacos and Margaritas are a MUST on Tuesdays, right? Biking there makes it even better!
  • The Pink Pool Party
    Sat, Aug 24
    Location is TBD
    Aug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Aug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    First we'll bike and then we'll make a big splash with an end of Summer Pink Pool Party!
  • Velorosa UBFM Volunteer Night
    Velorosa UBFM Volunteer Night
    Velorosa UBFM Volunteer Night
    Thu, Sep 12
    Des Moines
    Sep 12, 2024, 4:45 PM – 8:45 PM
    Des Moines, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Sep 12, 2024, 4:45 PM – 8:45 PM
    Des Moines, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Velorosa is proud to volunteer & support the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry of Des Moines as they distribute food and other necessities by bike to the homeless and food insufficient.
  • Glenwood Superbloom - Girls Only Gravel Event
    Glenwood Superbloom - Girls Only Gravel Event
    Glenwood Superbloom - Girls Only Gravel Event
    Sat, Sep 21
    Glenwood
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Glenwood, 22381 221st S, Glenwood, IA 51534, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Glenwood, 22381 221st S, Glenwood, IA 51534, USA
    Let's paint the gravel pink for Iowa's first women's only gravel event hosted by the Prairie Bloom Cycling Club!

We're Proud To Be Sponsored By

We invite you to visit our Sponsors' websites for more information about their companies, products, and services. Simply “Click” their logo to get started.

Captain Roy's - Des Moines

Capt. Roy's

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