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On Jun 24, 7:01 am, "Tony" <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. 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