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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 and 19 mph. You must be capable of holding these speeds in order to stay with the group. 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.
Wednesday, August 31 MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43rd St and 53rd Ave. PARK: In the Chevron station, along NW 43rd St. Start at the north end and work south. Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd 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 7:20 am, depart by 7:30 sharp. DETAILS: Ride to the north. The regular route for this ride is 40 miles; if you need to get back early, you can break off and return. Ride leader is Len Cabrera [lencab@xxxxxxx]. This is a training ride; the group will reform at intersections if necessary.
Saturday, September 3 MEET: At the Chevron station on the corner of NW 43rd St and 53rd Ave. PARK: In the Chevron station, along NW 43rd St. Start at the north end and work south. Do not park in the slots alongside the station or along NW 53rd 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 8 am, depart by 8:15. DETAILS: Ride to the north, 50-60 miles.
Sunday, September 4 MEET: At the Citgo station on the corner of SW 34th St and Williston Road. PARK: At the end of SW 47th Ave just east of 34th Street across from the big Post Office. Please do not loiter in the parking area; we need everyone at the ride start so that we can get organized and leave on time. TIME: Meet at 8 am, depart by 8:15. DETAILS: Ride into southern territory, 50-60 miles.
Monday, September 5 Labor Day MEET: At Boulware Springs on SE 15th St. PARK: Go to the second entrance. Park either in the paved spaces next to our picnic area, or in the gravel lot near the road. TIME: Meet at 8 am, depart by 8:30. DETAILS: Ride into eastern territory, 40 miles.
If you have not recently done so, you should read the
Riding Tips
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