If anyone would like to do an early ride on SUNDAY Nov.9th
departing at 7:45am.  I will meet at the usual Chevron and do a
35-45miles - route tbd.

Scott

On Thu Nov 06 16:17:28 EST 2008, "ERKER,SCOTT D"
<scotterker@xxxxxxx> wrote:

<blockquote style="border-left: #5555EE solid 0.2em; margin: 0em; padding-left: 0.85em">When:     Tuesday, Nov. 11 8am meet and departure soon after
Start:      The Chevron Gas Station NW 53rd and NW 43rd
Distance: 48 miles - long counterclockwise loop out millhopper
and back through the hague & 43rd
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. We
keep start time, and start location the same.  We 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 8am 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 on out on your day off!

--
Scott D. Erker
PhD Candidate, University of Florida
Department of Anthropology
Turlington Hall, Room 1112
P.O. Box 117305 Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: 352-335-4484

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Scott D. Erker
PhD Candidate, University of Florida
Department of Anthropology
Turlington Hall, Room 1112
P.O. Box 117305 Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: 352-335-4484

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