Hi Everyone, 

I am posting the Sunrise ride for Saturday for this week (hope you don't mind Jorge!).   Since we gotta continue being the early ride, my version of the Sunrise ride will start at 7:30am going forward. 

So...Saturday, May 2nd, meet at 7:15am for a 7:30am sharp departure from the Chevron.  We are going to do the same 56 mile route that we did last weekend (
http://gainesvillecyclingclub.org/maps/NWpoesprings.PDF).  We will probably come in at around 19.5 average.

See ya at the start line!  Jonathan


Everything you ever wanted to know about the Sunrise ride:


When:     Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Meet at 7:15am for an 7:30am sharp departure
Start:      The Chevron Gas Station NW 53rd and NW 43rd
Distance: 38-60 miles
Pace:       19.5mph average (approx).  Speed is strictly capped at 22mph until the last 5 miles of the ride.
  • This ride is ideal for those who are on a time budget on Saturdays or Sundays.  We don't stop on the ride except to quickly group up if necessary.
  • There are usually 10-15 riders on the ride during high season (7-10 during low season).
  • Our drop policy is:  We regroup at all turns and at the top of hills (for my benefit!)
  • The pace will significantly increase during the last 4-5 miles of the ride with surges near 28mph.  Given this, it is wise that all riders are self sufficient mechanically, as some (including myself) are sometimes dropped during these last few miles.
  • Please be aware that the early morning start time for this ride means we ride at a time when low sun angles increase the danger of being on the road.  The route is designed to mitigate this, however it is recommended that you have some supplemental lighting on your bike for the ride.
  • All the usual club safety rules apply on the ride including helmets (yes) and headphones (no).
  • This ride generally falls into the Gliders ride category in many respects.  Please check their section of the website for detailed information about this style of riding.
  • It is great that the owners of the Chevron allow us to use their parking lot.  Lets all remember to respect their property and be careful not to block traffic going in and out of the station.:
  • We all have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs during this ride.  Come try us out! 
I am happy to answer any questions about this ride.  Drop me an email anytime!
Jonathan Jones (ride coordinator).



 


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