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!
Unfortunately, I am leaving very early Thursday morning to go out of town
and will most likely not be able to make it to this ride tonight. Weather
permitting, it is by no means cancelled. If someone who knows the ride and
route would like to lead it tonight, please let me know.
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,
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: Last week's ride
maintained a pace of just over 20mph with 10 total riders. This week, I
expect a few more riders and plan to ride a steady tempo again at 20-21mph.
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. LAST WEEK 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:
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!!!"