G-Men & Women, Before I get into the rides, I want to bring to everyone's attention a little reminder and it's an important reminder. If you ride with a group that has a slower pace then what you typically ride, PLEASE ride at that groups posted pace. I know it's hard to back off when all that testosterone is kicking in but all you are doing is making it hard for the rest of the group to keep up and, more importantly, you are p***ing off the ride leader and if the ride leader ain't happy, I'm not happy. So, please remember this if you haven't heard it before - WE RIDE AND WORK TOGETHER AS A GROUP! Thank you and let's stay safe out there.
(WAIVER IS ATTACHED - Please sign and give to your ride leader). The ride schedule: SATURDAY RIDE (6/26) (A GROUP - Tony/Bert) MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone Plaza (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Saturday 6/26 @ 7:30am RIDE DISTANCE: 78 miles (We may use the 2 rest stops on the cue sheet due to the longer distance) PACE: 20-21mph ROUTE: 77 Sunset Strip CUE SHEET: http://www.raleighgyros.com/cue_sheets.htm NOTES: There will be hills where the climbers will be allowed to stretch their legs. OTHER NOTES: This one is important - 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. (A- GROUP - Kim/Ed) Information to come (B GROUP - Leslie/Diana) Information to come SUNDAY RIDE (6/27): 1. Kim's Recovery Ride leaves from Blue Jay Point @ 8:30am. (38 miles @ 17-18mph pace) 2. Mike's Gyro Touring Ride MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Sunday 6/27 @ 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 (6/28): Hal's Ride leaves from the Trek Store on Durant Road & Raven Ridge Roads. TIME @ 6pm. DISTANCE: 25-30 miles. PACE @ 19mph Most of you know this route. Please continue the ride as if Hal were there. If anyone else wants to lead, please let the group know. TUESDAY RIDE (6/29): IMPORTANT UPDATE: Because of traffic concerns on Hickory Grove Church we will leave from Shady Grove Church instead. Rick's Ride leaves from SHADY GROVE CHURCH. Directions: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3814664 TIME @ 5:45pm. DISTANCE: 31-32 miles PACE @ 21-23mph WEDNESDAY (6/30): Andy's Training Ride leaves from St. Francis of Assisi Church. TIME @ 5:45pm. DISTANCE: 30-40 miles. PACE @ 21mph (Controlled Pace) THURSDAY (7/1): IMPORTANT UPDATE: The posted pace has gone up slightly so please make a note of the change. Dave's Ride leaves from the Trek Store on Durant & Raven Ridge Roads. TIME @ 6pm. DISTANCE: 32 miles. PACE @ 18-19mph. This is a CONTROLLED pace, and a DROP ride, so make sure you are able to average the above posted pace. NEW RIDE: Tony's "Easy Rider" Ride MEETING PLACE: Shady Grove Church (Corner of Carpenter Pond & Shady Grove Roads) (Directions: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3814664) TIME: Thursday 7/1 @ 6pm DISTANCE: 25-27 miles ROUTE: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3815408 PACE: 16mph - No drop but you MUST be able to maintain the minimum pace. All ride locations can be found on our website @ http://www.raleighgyros.com/locions.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, Tony -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
