Wednesday 6:00 p.m. for
6:10 roll-out at parking lot of Bike Works in Tioga Town Center. 25
miles, no drop, read below for description. James Thompson
P. S. Last week we had 29 riders, a new record!!!
New Rule: A designated ride leader will lead the
ride out until we reach back roads. No rider shall pass this
designated leader, who will ride at a warming up pace below the speed limit
fore the ride.
Developers is a teaching
ride primarily aimed at helping fit riders learn group etiquette, safety
practices, and drafting. Our speed limit is 18mph, and the ride is no
drop. We are very serious about keeping this part of the ride ego and
testosterone free (that goes for both men and women). If you can ride
16mph alone for about 1.5 hours, you are fit enough for this ride. In
order to encourage faster and more experienced riders to come out and
mentor the newbies, the ride captain will design certain drills into the
ride that will begin after the teaching portion is well under way.
These will include instruction in advanced racing tactics like
chasing, counter-attacking, sprint lead-outs, overcadence drills to improve
pedal form, and team time trialing. The main body of the ride always
stays together, and for the most part the faster riders are with us, since
the drills are designed for teaching and therefore short.