Ok, so I am liking the warmer 8am start these days, so I will continue this later start time for a few weeks until things warm up.....

Our next ride is:  Sunday March 1st

Meet at the Chevron at 7:45am for an 8am start.  Approximately 45 miles (give or take 5 miles) - route to be decided by those who show up.  Expect an average speed of about 18.5-19mph, meaning a cruising speed of 19-20mph. 

Details about the ride below:.

• This ride is ideal for those who are on a time budget on Saturdays or Sundays.
  
• There are usually 10-15 riders on the ride during high season (7-10 during low season).
  
• Our drop policy is:  We regroup at all turns, and especially need to group up at the stop sign at the corner of 241 and 236 (after all the hills up 241).  There is no stop on the ride except to quickly group up if necessary.
  
• The pace will significantly increase during the last 4-5 miles of the ride with surges near 28mph.  Given this, it is wise that all riders are self sufficient mechanically, as some (including myself) are sometimes dropped during these last few miles.
  
• Please be aware that the early morning start time for this ride means we ride at a time when low sun angles increase the danger of being on the road.  The route is designed to mitigate this, however it is recommended that you have some supplemental lighting on your bike for the ride.
• All the usual club safety rules apply on the ride including helmets (yes) and headphones (no).
  
• This ride generally falls into the Gliders ride category in many respects.  Please check their section of the website for detailed information about this style of riding.
  
• It is great that the owners of the Chevron allow us to use their parking lot.  Lets all remember to respect their property and be careful not to block traffic going in and out of the station.:
• We all have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs during this ride.  Come try us out! 
  

I am happy to answer any questions about this ride.  Drop me an email anytime!
Jonathan Jones (ride coordinator).

 

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