Sunday recovery ride Try it out for a few Sundays and get some feedback - I know some don't care to ride on 98 even though it is short exposure. Just be aware of that nasty turn onto Boyce because it could have loose gravel. No harm in trying something new during the winter since we go slower and sometimes cut the route anyway because of the cold or weather issues.
If you are peeved about shortening the route 2 miles just do about 10 hill repeats on NIPPER to get extra credit! Kim ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Santalucia To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 6:39 AM Subject: [Gyros: 17046] 12/11 Weekly Ride Schedule! Gyromancers, This frigid weather is really putting a damper on our rides and it looks like Saturday will be the only good day this weekend so get out and ride. A couple of points I would like to make about Saturday and Sunday's rides: 1. The PLAN for the Saturday A/A-/B+ ride (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY): The rest stop will be in Stem. This is where the group will split meaning that the faster guys can pick up the pace on the return flight home, if they like. Subgroups will form naturally but my advice will be to get these subgroups organized so that you can all work together. Up to the rest stop, we will WORK AND RIDE TOGETHER as a group. We'll throw in some thrill on some of the climbs but if you like riding off the front and ruining the group dynamics, please find another ride. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED! One of the climbs will be Tump Wilkins Road. Since this is just before the rest stop, riders will NOT need to regroup at the top. Please go ahead and ride to Stem. We will regroup at the rest stop. The point to all this is to keep the group moving as consistently as possible with as few stops as possible. An option to our Race Team members - Racers and any other A riders that feel they can keep a faster pace, (approx. 20mph average), can head out a few minutes ahead of the rest of the group. That will allow any riders that fall off the pace to rejoin the main pack. For the racers this route has a number of county line sprints (CLS) to practice sprinting, plenty of hills and good sections to practice paceline riding. This is your call. 2. Kim's Sunday Recovery Ride - We would like to try a different route to minimize our exposure on Carpenter Pond so please note the new route that is posted below. It is only a couple of miles shorter but has more climbs so, for those of you looking for a little more fun, you've got it. I am hoping that Kim will give us his blessings and approval as I did not check with him first to see if this was ok. Remember, this is a RECOVERY RIDE! I have attached a Membership Form & Waiver for those of you who have not yet filled one out. And now, for this week's rides: SATURDAY RIDE (12/11) (A/A-/B+ GROUP - Tony/Bert) MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point - Alias BJP (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Saturday 12/11 @ 9am RIDE DISTANCE: 55 miles PACE: A Group (19-20mph), A-/B+ Group (18-19mph) ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4184376 CUE SHEET: None 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. (B/B+ GROUP - Leslie/Diana) (Information to come) SUNDAY RIDE (12/12): 1. Kim's Recovery Ride MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Sunday 12/12 @ 9am NEW ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4188194 DISTANCE: 36 miles PACE: 17-18mph (This is a CONTROLLED PACE) 2. Mike's Gyro Touring Ride MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Sunday 12/12 @ 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: Hal's Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON TUESDAY RIDE: 1. Rick's Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON 2. Tony's Night Ride (This ride is now dependent on the weather. I will post on Monday's IF a ride will be taking place on either Tuesday or Wednesday) WEDNESDAY: 1. Andy's Training Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON 2. Tony's Night Ride (This ride is now dependent on the weather. I will post on Monday's IF a ride will be taking place on either Tuesday or Wednesday) THURSDAY RIDE: Dave's Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON 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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