Meet 5:30PM
Rollout: 5:45PM Sunset: 5:38PM ET Avg Low:53°F
Start: Chevron Gas Station, 5221 NW 43rd St/NW 53rd Ave
(Millhopper Rd)
Pace: 17-21 mph average (maintain 19 mph)
Regroup at all major turns.
Distance: 40+/- miles. Be able to change a flat & ride 20
miles non-stop, store stops are impromptu.
Goal: Make all members
stronger. You can stay on the front for strength training &
allow weaker members to sit in and gain knowledge of pack dynamics.
Route: (varies between flat & hilly) http://gccfla.org/maps/NWalachua.PDF
Let someone know if you are having trouble.
Lights: Few to no street lamps, LIGHTS REQUIRED.
500+ lumen suggested.
Florida law requires, headlight must be visible from 500 feet to the
front and a red light must be visible from 600 feet to the rear. Additional
lighting is recommended.
GCC
Rules Apply: helmets required. No aero bar use during group rides. (http://gccfla.org/rules.html)
Forida Bicycle Laws Apply (http://gccfla.org/laws.html)
Please
bring:
•Water
•Headlight & blinkies
(it's getting dark before we return)
•Spare Tube
•Pump/CO2 cartridge,
•Tire levers
•ID (Check out www.roadid.com)
•Snacks/Gel.
•Cell phone/$ if need.
This is a WOMAN FRIENDLY, NO DROP ride.
Often there are more women than men on this ride.