39 miles, 1400 feet elevation. Good for Intermediate and Advanced Riders.  Scenic country roads with rolling hills.

Join us for a ride in beautiful Fauquier County, Virginia with farms, forests and history. We'll start at Powers Brewery where after the ride we'll enjoy drinks, food and conversation. If you've participated in the Great Pumpkin Ride, you'll be familiar with many of these wonderful rural roads with rolling hills and low traffic.

As with all WWO rides, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

2-hour SUP (standup paddleboard) lesson on the Potomac River. Suitable for beginners or anyone with no formal SUP instruction. 

Image : Paddlestroke SUP

This fun-filled beginner SUP session will introduce you to the fundamentals of paddle boarding, taught by the experts from Paddlestroke SUP. Take in all of the scenic beauty of the Potomac River from a totally new perspective as you glide across calm, flat water.

The instructor will begin with a personal safety equipment check followed by an on-water demonstration of proper stance and stroke technique. Then we paddle through the session learning technique and tips along the way.

No SUP experience needed. Must be able to swim. For safety, weight limit is 225 lbs.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location. If you don't see it, check your junk mail folder.

There is limited space, so please register early. 

34 miles, elevation 2,300 feet. For intermediate and advanced riders. Big rolling hills with several challenging climbs.

This is a new ride in one of our favorite areas to ride--Fauquier County. The route is through the stunning Virginia countryside, past horse and cattle farms, apple orchards, vineyards, old churches and cemeteries.  This ride gets the toughest hills over with in the first nine miles and then it's mostly rolling hills on country roads. We’ll stop for lunch at the Orleans Market where farmers, farriers and cyclists meet. This is a no- drop ride, with a leader and a sweep and no one will be left behind.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location. If you don't see it, check your junk mail folder.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

Choice of 18 ,32, 50 or 64 miles on paved, flat and scenic roads with little traffic. Suitable for all levels and all bicycle types. Register here.

Women cyclists from all over the Mid-Atlantic and beyond will converge on Dorchester County to ride in the annual Wild Goose Chase Women's Bicycle Ride on Sunday, September 27. Cyclists will ride along flat, low-traffic scenic county roads in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This event, which was first held in 2008, is sponsored by the Friends of Blackwater to raise funds to support numerous Refuge projects.  Most women come the day before and often participate in other events like a group dinner, kayaking, bike mechanic workshops, bird walks, nature photography and short rides led by naturalists and historians.

WWO members have participated in this fantastic ride for years and this year WWO is thrilled to be helping to support the event. We encourage you to join in the fun!

Registration for the Wild Goose Chase and related events is here. There is no registration on the WWO website. When you register, make sure you check Washington Women Outdoors as your team, and also email bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org to let us know you're joining the ride or if you have any questions. Before the ride, we will email you so WWO riders can plan to meet and start the ride together.

And look for the WWO table when you sign in for the ride at the Education Building!

Come try the sport of Target Archery in this 90 minute introductory class! 

Target Archery is a sport that can be played almost anywhere, by anyone.  Some strength is needed, but shooting skill is more important than the power of the bow. 

We'll spend the morning learning the skills of archery in this 90 minute introductory class conducted by experienced archers instructors.  No prior experience is necessary and no special clothing is required; however no open-toed shoes, dangling earrings, necklaces or bracelets should be worn.  We will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather. 

Bring water and a snack if you like, as neither are available at the archery range. 

Join the WWO Virtual Book Club & Social!  Offered virtually so all can join, we gather quarterly to socialize and discuss a book around the theme of women in the outdoors. 

“A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.”

Come join a community of women who share the outdoors in all ways possible!   The Zoom logon information will be provided to you in an email the day before the meeting.  

Although this event is FREE for Members, please register!