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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.
Basic Training As we ride along with the wind roaring in our ears and with other sounds of nature and industry around us, you may have noticed that the spoken word is difficult to understand. Words that have clearly distinct sounds and meanings in normal conversation become sound-alikes out on the road. The most important sound-alikes are “car” and “clear.” Not knowing which of these is being called can get you killed. That is why we prohibit the use of “clear” on Gliders rides, and discourage others using it as well. The only sound we want to hear spoken when crossing an intersection is one of warning; other calls can only confuse or drown out the warning.
Wednesday, September 28 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 7:35 am, depart by 7:45. (As the light continues to go away in the morning, these times will be adjusted.) 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. This is a training ride; the group will reform at intersections if necessary.
Saturday, October 1 (Gators at Alabama today) MEET: At the North West Boys Club. PARK: Where ever you can find a place TIME: Meet at 7 am, depart at 8:30 am (breakfast is served starting at 6:30 am). DETAILS: Saturn Santa Fe Century (registration fee required).
Sunday, October 2 MEET: At Morningside Nature Center. PARK: Where directed by Police Cadets. TIME: Meet at 7:30 am, depart at 8:30 am. DETAILS: Horse Farm Hundred (registration fee required).
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Riding Tips
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