G-Men & Women,
Looks like Old Man Winter is putting his grip around North Carolina again this weekend. Let’s spit in his face and RIDE! Put on those hand and toe warmers because you’ll need ‘em. I’m giving everyone an extra ½ hour to sleep in and stay warm Saturday so please note the 9:30am start time. As a side note and a club business update – ALL MEMBERSHIP CARDS are up to date and are awaiting your pickup at the Trek Store. The ONLY person who I have not made a card for yet is Mark H. I will let you know Mark when I have your card printed. (IF YOU WANT ME TO BRING YOUR CARD TO THE RIDE SATURDAY, YOU WILL HAVE TO LET ME KNOW BY TOMORROW (Friday) @ 9AM) I have attached a Membership Form & Waiver for those of you who have not yet filled one out. This week’s rides: SATURDAY RIDE (1/8) (A/A-/B+ Ride – Tony & Bert) (NOTE THE 9:30am START TIME) MEETING PLACE: Ravenstone Plaza (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Saturday 1/8 @ 9:30am RIDE DISTANCE: 54 miles PACE: 18-19mph ROUTE: http://raleighgyros.com/cue_sheets.htm CUE SHEET: Rougemont 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 GROUP - Leslie/Diana) Information to come SUNDAY RIDE (1/9): 1. Kim's Recovery Ride MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions: http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) TIME: Sunday 1/9 @ 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 1/9 @ 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: Rick's Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON WEDNESDAY: Andy's Training Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON THURSDAY RIDE: Dave's Ride is CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON Tony’s Easy Rider 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. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
