Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
What does it cost to join the Bellas?
Bend Bella Cyclists membership dues are $35 per year. Payments may be made online through PayPal.
What kind of rides do you offer?
Bend Bella Cyclists regularly offers mountain, road, and gravel bike rides, ranging from advanced beginner to advanced intermediate levels. Ride offerings are based on member interest and the availability of volunteer ride leaders.
How do I join?
Joining Bend Bella Cyclists is quick and easy. From the Join page, you will be guided through a short online questionnaire and asked to review and agree to the Waiver and Liability Document. Payment may be made securely through PayPal using the link provided in the questionnaire.
Are there other benefits to Bella membership?
Bend Bella Cyclists members enjoy club access to Ride with GPS. In addition to these benefits, members organize a variety of social events throughout the year, including regular club gatherings and celebrations.
How do I sign up for a ride?
Signing up for rides and events is simple. Bend Bella Cyclists schedules all rides and activities through Meetup. Once you become a member, the club administrator will send you a link to the Bella Meetup page. Through Meetup, members can join scheduled rides, communicate with fellow members via messages, and create or organize rides and events.
How do I become a ride leader?
All Bend Bella Cyclists members are welcome to lead rides. If you don’t see rides that match your interests or schedule, we encourage you to step up and organize one. New members are encouraged to participate in several Bella rides first to become familiar with our ride classifications and group riding protocols.