Meeting
Time 5:00pm
Pre-Ride
Briefing 5:15pm
Departure Time 5:20pm
Where: Bike Works of
Jonesville in Tioga Town Center
PLEASE NOTE THE
RIDE TIME SCHEDULE ABOVE!
5:00 p.m. meet, 5:20 p.m. leave, for a ride that may last until
dark--25-30 miles (leave time will change during winter). Pace will
reach 19-21 mph average speed, with speeds reaching 24-28 mph on occasion.
THIS IS A NO DROP RIDE ONLY FOR PUNCTURES-FLATS, MECHANICAL FAILURES AND
TRAFFIC LIGHTS - FOR WHICH WE WILL STOP AS A GROUP, but we will NOT be
waiting for riders who cannot maintain the ride pace. This is a
performance-oriented fitness/training ride that may include rotating
pace-lines, team time trials, intervals, and sprint lead-outs--after which
we will regroup at the pre-ride briefing's pre-determined points for a
steady ride. Junior
(under age 17) riders are encouraged if they will have a guardian that is
familiar with the route and can help bring them back to the bike shop to
check in before heading home, should they be unable to maintain the
pace. Parents of juniors should speak with the Ride Captain to
indicate who will be their guardian on the ride. Drop-bar road bikes only
except by Captain’s approval.
Expect a total ride time of approximately 80-100 minutes from
the departure time.
NOTE: I totally missed the ride last week, but I
was on my way to Islamorada, so I got over it :) This week, I expect to
ride a steady tempo again at 20-21mph, but if anyone has a suggestion to
mix up the ride pace a little during the ride, feel free to mention it and
we can get a consensous from the group before we pull out. There will be a
KOM Sprint this week up the last hill heading east on CR232/NW 78th Ave
(comes about 3/4 mile before the intersection at CR241). It is a little
lengthy and we'll see who's got the legs for it this
week!
NOTE ABOUT KOM - THE RIDE GROUP WILL REGROUP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 78TH AND CR241. PREVIOUSLY, I FAILED TO REMIND EVERYONE OF
THIS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WAIT FOR ANYONE WHO CHOOSES NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE KOM SPRINT.
Click on the link below to see the route we will be following
regularly:
Route Description: We will head west on Newberry
Road directly into Newberry. When we reach the Newberry bypass (SR-26A), we
will follow that for about 1 mile until we reach SR 27/41 North where we
will turn North (right) and follow the road up to the blinking light
intersection at CR232/NW 78th Ave where we will turn east (right). We will
follow across CR235 and all the way to CR241 South (we will turn south)
which leads into Jonesville. We will turn East (left) on NW 2nd Lane (from
this point on cooling down) behind the Jonesville Publix and follow the
normal developers route back to Bike Works of Jonesville.
By showing up to the ride, you agree to abide by all of the rules
concerning pace, regrouping, and “no drop.” If you need
to ride in ahead of a flat or pull off for some reason, let the Ride
Captain know. All riders are strongly encouraged to have a rear red blinky
light and a front headlamp as this ride may be ending near dusk/dark. And
of course, ALL are required to wear a helmet at all
times.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
regarding this ride.
David Bello
"Boogity boogity
boogity!!!"