Come Ride With Us!
The ride rolls at 8AM. Today is the day that we set the clocks back at 2AM -- so welcome to Day Light Savings.
The forecast is sunny, mid 50s at the start and 60s when we finish, very light ENE winds.
I recommend dressing in layers. What does that mean? Dressing in layers means you will have the ability to shed some of the clothing if you get too hot. Arm warmers, jackets, vests -- you can roll them up and stick them in your cycling jersey. I do not recommend wrapping jackets around your waist. They can get caught in your back wheel and that is not safe for you or the people around you.
The route this week will explore brand new pavement. It is so new that the Ride With GPS app thinks there is no road -- but there is! We will head East on the brand new pavement of Panther Creek!
The route is 30ish miles and the rest stop will be around mile 22.
The Adventure Ride is a nice easy recovery ride for some folks, and a reach ride for others. We will divide into groups to accommodate the various skill levels. The official range is 14-17+ average speed. Average speed means that that will be the average at the end of the ride. Which means -- we will often roll at speeds far exceeding the average.
If you go with the 1st group, understand that they will average 17-18 mph. All riders in the first group will be expected to participate in pulling the group. Riders at the front will rotate. If you do not know how to pull or do not feel comfortable pulling, keep the pull very short -- but you are expected to learn this skill.
If you roll with the regular groups -- we divide the groups so that we can safely make it through lights. If the group does not feel like it is "gelling", we will break the groups into smaller groups.
Group 1 and group 2 will practice rotating after 3-5 mile pulls. If you do not know how to pull -- you will need to learn, and the folks on the ride will teach you.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO GROUP RIDING - please go with the last group to roll. This group has riders who are able to spend time and explain the nuances of group riding and how to be a safe group rider.
All levels of the Adventure Ride are about learning how to be a better group rider and be better aware of the group around you. Be predictable, no big movements, follow the directions of the ride leader AND the sweeper, be kind to one another -- if someone is doing something incorrectly -- teach them the proper way. Be the example!!! this is how we all get better and have a fun and safe ride.
Please arrive by 7:45AM for pre-ride announcements and group split instructions.
No Drop
Location: Regular Sunday Adventure location - Legacy and Independence, north of Dunkin’ Donuts.
DOWNLOAD THE ROUTE! We will roll with 4 groups, and we will divide into more groups if needed.
PBA Rides are for Members Only and registration is required.
Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53179005
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