Some more quirky than others;)
On Aug 1, 12:27 pm, "Itchn2go-Ed" <[email protected]> wrote:
> After starting a few minutes late we had 13 riders do the full 56 mile
> route. I had a 19.5 pace.
>
> As we were leaving we could see Rick I. riding up Patterson. We finally
> caught him on Cheek and he joined us for the remainder. In the usual Gyro,
> every man for himself in the last 10 mile fashion, him and Craig were the
> strongest and bolted up Red Mill and back to Ravenstone. Tim could have
> stayed with them (bad knee and all) but held back to support the group :-).
>
> It was a great ride with everyone working well together. We rode well
> maintaining a steady effort both up and down the hills.well done gang!
>
> Each ride leader has their own quirks.with that said, for the 18-19 pace
> ride, both Ken and I agree that rides leaves at the posted times so a 7:30
> start time means we leave the parking lot at 7:30 - please be ready so you
> don't get left behind.
>
> To be continued next week!
>
> _____
>
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> maria
> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:53 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Gyros: 13583] Re: Saturday 8/1/09 A Group Ride Specs & Week of
> 8/2/09 Ride Schedule
>
> B Group ... with More Options:
>
> For our safety ...
> 1) If this is your first time or if it's been a while since you cycled with
> us please be courteous and contact me prior to showing up for our group
> ride. ( <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected])
> 2) Please contact Tony ( <mailto:[email protected]>
> [email protected]) for an alternate ride if this group does not meet
> your cycling needs.
> 3) B group was created 2 years ago and based on the Gyro categories/levels
> web page (
> <http://www.raleighgyros.com/rides.htm>http://www.raleighgyros.com/rides.htm)
> therefore our group rides are for
> experienced cyclists with substantial group riding experience. We offer the
> Sunday Touring ride for those without this experience.
>
> Group Notes:
>
> * We will start at the "Ravenstone" location
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm). The Ravenstone Food
> Lion has
> nice restrooms in the front right near the fruit and vegi section (the gas
> station does too). How about trying the Ravenstone Subway after our ride?
> * If you are interested in riding our 2nd annual Fall Century then
> please send me an email, by next Wednesday, the Saturday dates you should be
> available in September and October. ( <mailto:[email protected]>
> [email protected])
>
> MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone -
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
> TIME: Saturday 8/1 @ 7:30 am
>
> RIDE DISTANCE: 56 miles
>
> PACE: 16 mph average, no drop.
> ROUTE: The same Birthday Bash route we did on 7/3 (no singing this time)
>
> CUE SHEET: See attached "56miles_BirthdayBashRoute" cue sheet
> NOTE FROM MARIA: This route has beautiful back roads with a few extra hills
> plus a fun roller coast into Bahama.
>
> MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone -
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
> TIME: Saturday 8/1 @ 7:30 am
>
> RIDE DISTANCE: 39 miles
>
> PACE: 17 mph average, no drop.
> CUE SHEET: See attached "Bike route - Ravenstone to 56 & old 75 39 miles"
> cue sheet
>
> NOTES FROM LESLIE: This is the shorter B ride for this Saturday. We will
> ride with Maria's group for the first 18 miles, then we will go our own way.
> Anyone from Ken and Ed's group can wait for us at the corner of Otha Magnum
> and Old Route 75 and ride back with us at the slower pace.
>
> MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone -
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
> TIME: Saturday 8/1 @ 7:30 am
>
> RIDE DISTANCE: 56 miles
>
> PACE: 18-19 mph average
> CUE SHEET: See attached "56miles_BirthdayBashRoute" cue sheet
>
> NOTES FROM KEN AND ED: Hal won't be leading this week. The plan is for all
> 3 groups to start together and warm up. Then we'll pull away at the faster
> pace. Anyone can wait at the corner of Otha Magnum and Old Route 75 and ride
> back with Leslie. If you need to drop down to a slower pace, Maria's group
> will not be too far behind and pick you up.
>
> On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 4:21 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> G-Men & Women,
>
> Here are the specs for the week:
>
> SATURDAY RIDE (8/1):
>
> (A GROUP - Tony & Bert)
>
> MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone Plaza -
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
> TIME: Saturday 8/1 @ 7am
> RIDE DISTANCE: 78 miles
> PACE: 20-21mph LSD
> ROUTE: 77 Sunset Strip w/one RS @ HWY 158 & Enon @ 36.86 mile marker
> CUE SHEET: (http://www.raleighgyros.com/cue_sheets.htm)
> NOTES: Open Play will be:
> 1. Range Road from Old 75 to Roberts Chapel Road @ mile marker 15.86
> (Approx. 2 miles long with a climb)
> 2. Range Road from Enon to Old 75 @ mile marker 54.77 (Approx. 5 miles long
> mostly a steady downhill)
> (Open Play means that there are no rules - every man for himself - we
> regroup at the end of each stretch).
> OTHER NOTES: We ride and work together as a group. We encourage county
> line sprints.
> We DO NOT wait for dropped riders so look at the map and/or cue sheets to
> figure out where you are. We DO stop for mechanicals.
>
> (B GROUP - Maria/Leslie/Hal)
> Information about this ride to come
>
> SUNDAY RIDE (8/2):
>
> 1. Kim's Recovery Ride leaves from Blue Jay Point @ 8am. (38 miles @
> 17-18mph pace)
> (Gary Rohlke will be taking over this ride temporarily)
>
> 2. Mike's Gyro Touring Ride
> MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point
> (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
> TIME: Sunday 8/2 @ 8:30 am
> DISTANCE: 30 miles
> ROUTE: TBD
> PACE: 14-16mph - No drop but you MUST be able to maintain the minimum pace.
>
> MONDAY RIDE (8/3):
> Hal's Ride leaves from the Trek Store on Durant Road & Raven Ridge Roads.
> TIME @ 6pm. DISTANCE: 25-30 miles. PACE @ 18mph
> (NOTE: THIS RIDE WILL BE ON ONLY IF SOMEONE POSTS TO LEAD)
>
> TUESDAY RIDE (8/4):
> Rick's Ride leaves from St Francis of Assisi Church. TIME @ 6pm. DISTANCE:
> 31 miles PACE @ 22-23mph
>
> WEDNESDAY (8/5):
> Andy's Ride leaves from St Francis of Assisi Church. TIME @ 5:45pm.
> DISTANCE: 39 miles. PACE @ 20-21mph (Controlled)
>
> THURSDAY (8/6)
> Dave's Ride leaves from the Trek Store on Durant & Raven Ridge Roads. TIME
> @ 6pm. DISTANCE: 32 miles. PACE @ 17-18mph
>
> All ride locations can be found on our website
> @http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm
>
> THE PLAN:
> One or more groups will leave with the intent of riding as a group at a
> target pace. We will try to cover the same routes, albeit a shorter distance
> for the slower group, so if you're struggling or want to ride at an easier
> pace, you can move back to a slower group. If you're already in the slowest
> group, the ride leader will check to make sure you can make your way back
> alone or with another volunteer. You'll know within the first 7 miles
> whether or not you're strong enough to maintain the pace. The general rule
> is that you should be able to maintain at least a 19+mph pace for the A
> Group, 18mph pace for 40-50 miles with the B+ Group or a 16mph pace for
> 30-40 miles with the B Group, when considering which group to ride with. If
> you can not maintain these paces, then it is suggested that you consider the
> C/B- Sunday ride. (Please refer to the link above).
>
> Each group should make a concerted effort to keep the group together but
> there will always be those who want to pick up the pace on the return. It is
> more appropriate to do this the last 5-7 miles of a ride. The short hammer
> sessions, that are always inevitable during our rides, will not be affected.
>
> To find out more about pacelines, please read the link below.
>
> http://www.raleighgyros.com/training.htm
>
> Thanks, Bert
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