Wednesday Evening--Advanced Developers Ride (Bike Works Parking Lot, Tioga Town Center: David Bello, Ride Leader)

Although there is only a 10% chance of rain this evening, the current conditions as of 3:10pm are 27 mph winds with gusts well over 35 mph from the WSW and will continue through the 6:00 hour before settling down to about 15-20mph. As of now the ride is still on and I will make a final call about it at the bike shop tonight around 4:30ish, depending on who and how many plan to show up. Temperatures are also expected to start dropping into the 60's with the sunset so bring leg or arm warmers if you feel like they may come in handy, especially if you are riding home after the ride.

Date: 10/19/2011
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:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/51643954

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!!!"

 

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