Weather permitting -- the Adventure ride will roll at 9AM on Sunday, 8 March.
We are falling back an hour at 2AM -- so it will FEEL like 8AM -- but do not be fooled -- it is really 9AM.
Gentle Riders -- this Ride Leader will be very cranky........ be warned -- if anyone gives me the stink-eye in the parking lot I will think mean thoughts in my head, but refrain from sharing with the group.
There is a chance for rain -- I am ever hopeful that will not happen. Because rides were cancelled on Saturday, we may have some guests show up in the parking lot. If you are a ride leader and are willing to take a group if needed, just let me know in the parking lot.
The team was given a choice of 2 different rain routes -- and the everyone chose Route #2. It is 32ish miles with a rest stop around mile 19. The route is on familiar roads that have good drainage. However, we will need to be caution and watch for water in the road. Take turns with extra caution, the roads and paint will be slippery.
We divide riders in the parking lot. If you want to go with a 17-18 pace, roll with the first group.
If you want to go with the 16-17 pace, roll with the 2nd group.
If you want to go a normal C pace -- roll with the 3rd group.
And if you are uncertain of where you need to be, or if you are not comfortable in a group, or if you just want to have a nice social ride -- ride with the last group to roll That group will adjust to the slowest rider in the group.
Each group follows the one in front, so if you are not feeling it, you can pull over and wait fro the next group. Sometimes, a group may be going faster than you want to go with wet roads -- there is no shame in choosing to go with a slower group to enjoy the miles and not take the risk.
However, if it does start to rain or sprinkle -- it will be up to the ride leader how to cut the ride short or if the group wants to continue. Rain will mean you cannot rely on the next group to be behind you. The last group will always cut it short in the rain.
PBA rides are for PBA members. Registration is required. If you are not registered, please let us know during check-in, and we will register you in the parking lot.
Route #2:
AR 32 RR Adventure