Team Gainesville will be joining the Developers/Adv Developers Wednesday as posted by James Thompson. As a general rule, we will be joining other posted ride group to avoid pulling their riders away and and to make ourselves available to answer any questions regarding the BikeMS Cycle to the Shore 2012 and joining the fundraiser.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks
~Jo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: James Thompson jtexconsult@gmail.com
Meet 6:00 leave 6:10 p.m. for ~30 mile ride at around 18 mph from parking lot of Bike Works, Tioga Town Center.  This ride is for fit people who want to learn to ride in a group.  While we meet at the parking lot, this is an OFFICIAL GCC RIDE and is not associated with Bike Works.
 
The Developers History and Philosophy is here.
If enough people show the group now splits into two for safety.  The groups may do different courses from one another.  
 
TEACHING/LEARNING GROUP
One group will be led by an Advanced Developer/Haile/A/Sunrise/Chevron ride leader of some experience and loud voice with duties rotating each week--VOLUNTEERS WELCOMED.  Their rule shall be law--so let it be written.  This group is no drop and waits for all flats and shall not exceed the effort limit.  This is the teaching portion of the ride for newbies who are fit.  NO ONE FROM THIS RIDE MAY JOIN THE OTHER ONE.  You will be assigned a mentor and learn signals, etiquette, jargon, and traffic safety.

FASTER GROUP
The second group practices intermediate and advanced competitive tactics including chases, time trials, rotations, sprint leadouts, and hound/hare games.  You are expected to fix your own flat, unless it is early and a flat patrol wants to form.  We will not wait up for you during drop portion of the rides, but we still maintain a discipline TBD each week by the Ride Leader, who may or may not be me.  You must graduate from the first group to ride with the second, or be a known and experienced group rider.
 
The group assembles for adult beverages and recounted glorious tales of chase and hilarity afterwords.  Contributions are appreciated.
 
See you tomorrow.
 
Developers Ride Captain,
James Thompson
Questions about ride at 225-3585


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~Jo Weaver
Team Gainesville, Captain
352-871-7162
 
BIKE MS: PGA TOUR CYCLE TO THE SHORE
St. Augustine - Daytona
September 29-30, 2012

What is bike ms:
Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. With a choice of more than 100 extraordinary rides, the Bike MS experience is the ride of your life. Bike MS: PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore is a two-day event that benefits the North Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participants cycle from St. Augustine to Daytona the first day and cycle back to St. Augustine from Daytona the second day. Cyclists will experience all of the beautiful scenery that North Florida has to offer, from the historic towns to the sandy beaches.

Who Rides: Any cyclist and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS!

Why Ride: To raise awareness and funds to help create a world free of MS. Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic, often disabling disease that affects the central nervous system. Donations raised through this event benefits the North Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its mission to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenge of everyone affected by MS.

When: September 29-30, 2012

Where: Cyclist will leave from the St. Augustine Airport and finish on the boardwalk in Daytona Beach.


Registration link: Join the Team

Team link: Team Gainesville