We will roll at 9AM - please arrive 15 minutes before the ride to divide up groups and for safety announcements
There is a slight chance of rain -- so we will do a rain route.
If it does rain, each group will cut the ride short and get back to the parking lot to finish the ride. There is no reason to risk bad conditions as we finish out the year.
Temperatures look nice, especially for December. I do recommend dressing in layers.
The route is 32ish miles, with a rest stop around mile 19.
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 8:45AM 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.
Special Note -- The Adventure Ride will roll on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 12/24) at 9AM weather permitting.
Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53546026
AR RR 32 #2025