Our Next ride is:  Saturday Saturday October 4 7:45am start....38 miles

Hi Everyone,  Bob Howland made the good point to me that late sunrise times are hindering the ability of those who ride to the start to get their on time.  Also, we just gotta accommodate Bob anyway since he is one of our core pullers!!  So for the next few weeks, we will start at 7:45am and keep the ride to 38 miles (original route) so we can still get back near 9:30am.  Rest assured though, once we 'fall back' in time in November, we will go back to early starts.....   note - I will probably have to cut back early on this ride, so someone else is going to have to step up and take over my role of hanging off the back for dear life...

See you all on Saturday...

Thanks!
Jonathan

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Sunrise ride:

When:     Saturday mornings.  Meet at 7:30am for a 7:45am sharp departure
Start:      The Chevron Gas Station NW 53rd and NW 43rd
Distance: 38-48 miles
Pace:       19.5mph average (approx).  This means we usually cruise at around 20-21 on flats.  Pace is strictly capped at 22mph for at least the first 30 miles of the ride (unless we have a tailwind).

  • This ride is ideal for those who are on a time budget on Saturdays.  We keep start time, and start location the same every Saturday and are consistently back at the Chevron station by 9:30am (unless we stop for a mechanical issue).  Because time is of the essence on this ride we leave at 7:45am sharp.  Please by ready to ride by then.
  • 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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