I will be scarce on rides for the next few months.  The Gliders meet at the same place and time as the A Riders in the event that there is not a specific post.  Any Glider who would like to post rides during this period can do so (just check to make sure someone else hasn’t already done so).

Saturday, December 8

North Rides

MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43^rd St and 53^rd Ave.

PARK: In the Chevron station, along NW 43^rd St. Start at the north end and work south.  Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53^rd Ave. DO NOT use the business lots east of the Chevron on Saturdays.  Overflow parking is along the short east-west street south of the station.  Please watch where you are standing; do not block the flow of traffic going to the pumps.

TIME: Meet at 9 am, ride briefing and introductions at 9:10, depart at the conclusion of the briefing.

THE PLAN:   Those present will decide on a route

Sunday, December 9

South Rides

MEET: At the “Le Store” on the NW corner of SW 34^th St and Williston Road.

PARK: At the south east end of the Publix parking lot, closer to 34^th than the stores.

TIME: Meet at 9 am, ride briefing and introductions at 9:10, depart at the conclusion of the briefing.

THE PLAN:  Those present will decide on a route

 

Winter Note

During the winter months it is not unusual for the Gliders and A Riders to depart as a single group (due to small numbers of one or both of the groups).  Sometimes we follow the Glider plan, other times we go with an A Rider consensus.  When there are “real” A Riders present who want to push the pace, some Gliders will not be able to stay with the ride.

About The Gliders

The Gliders are a group that strives to maintain high training speeds over moderate distances and maintain the integrity of the group.  The average speed of our rides generally will fall between 18.5 and 19.8 mph, which means our cruising speed is generally over 20.  You must be capable of holding these speeds for three to four hours in order to stay with the group.  On most rides, we stop once at a store.  If there are more than 15 riders who will participate in the pace line, please form two groups.  For full information about the group, visit our web page.

To participate, you must sign the safety pledge, wear a helmet, be able to change a flat tire, and have a capable road bike.  You can agree to the safety pledge on our web site.

If you are not a club member, you can print a membership form from our web site. 

If you have not recently done so, you should read the
Riding Tips
page on our web site.

A Note About Time

You should be ready to ride when you arrive at the ride start point.  If you need extra time to assemble your bicycle, get dressed, or eat breakfast, plan to arrive before the scheduled meeting time.  Gather around the ride leader at the briefing time for the route briefing and introductions.  Departure is immediately at the conclusion of the briefing (our record short briefing was 8 seconds).