Hello, GCC...

I'm wondering if there is anyone out there, perhaps in the Jonathon Jones Sunrise Sunday group, who would like to start with the training Century riders this Sat 25 Aug at 700 am from the NW 43rd Chevron?

Then when the century group makes the left turn onto CR 1491, we would keep going on CR 236.  We would continue east on 236, then right turn on CR 239, left turn on SR 235, right turn on CR 237, left turn on 156th Ave, right turn on NW 5pth Dr....it runs by the little dairy, left turn on 25A to 441, then the usual in NW 43rd to the finish line sign. Although, Paul, exactly which sign are you using for the finish...the first yellow one or the dark brown one?

For those of you that remember, this is simply a modified version of the old 55 mile short route of the Santa Fe Century. From Start to Finish at the NW 43rd Chevron...this total distance will be between 45-50 miles.

Depending on who wants to do this, I would like to cruise as close to 20 mph as possible.  If a lot of people show, cruising speed could be like the typical Sunrise group...average ~20 mph, flat road look-down speed of 20-22+ mph.  The hill sprints can be on Underwood Hill (NW 202 St) and at the usual hill on 236.  We can stay with the Century group to the split or move on at our speed right from the beginning.

If anyone does this with me...I really urge us not to contest Chestnut Hill or the I75 over pass hill on CR 236.  Both these roads lack bike lanes, Chestnut Hill has poor visibility, and both can have "surprise" traffic.  Having 5-6 (or more) cycling fiends racing up these hills, all over the lane, is not a good idea.  But, those of you who do...we'll just run you down as the pack moves up the road. Of course the 43rd finish line is the same and speeds in to the finish could be pushing 30+ mph.

If you are interested, please let me know here: fizzteach@xxxxxxxxx

I intend to do this either way, solo, with a partner, or in a group...but a group makes it more fun.

Bob Howland

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