Step-Up Ride for April 3rd - 7:30 AM Start

As of Thursday afternoon, the Saturday, 3rd April 7:30 AM weather is predicted to have a 2/3 cloud covered sky with South winds at 10 mph; they indicate a low chance of rain with temps at 51 deg F. There is a chance we would delay if the actual temps early Saturday are way worse than predicted, but for now, assume a start time of 7:30 AM. Check this space for any update which would be posted no later than 5:45 AM Saturday morning. If you don't see any update posted by 5:50 AM then we are on for an 7:30 AM Start.

The ride start area is at the Gulledge Elementary School (west side Preston Meadow just south of Legacy). Please be ready at the start area 15 minutes prior to the start time (7:15 AM for the planned 7:30 AM start) for the pre-ride safety briefing and attendance taking so we'll be able to start as planned. Masks are still required to be worn in the Start area before and after the ride and at the rest stops. Please have checked and aired up your bike prior to the pre-ride briefing and remember helmet, water, tire repair kit and dress for the expected conditions. Please register on the Calendar page of the PBA website for one of the available slots and if you do register and later change your plan to attend, please cancel your reservation.

The link/web address to the planned route for April 3rd's 30.4 mile Step-Up Ride is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35555195 There will be a short rest stop at about 11 miles for wardrobe adjustment if desired and a 10 minute rest stop at 19.1 miles.

Step-Up ride target pace is a 13-14 mph avg speed over the route. Rolling speed at any one point might be anywhere from 9 to 25 mph due to hills. This is a no-drop ride.