FYI
Ride schedule for the coming week.
Bert
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G-Men & Women,
Good news on 2 fronts.
First, weather is finally going to be perfect this weekend so get out and
ride.
Secondly, we are happy to announce the addition of a mountain bike ride on
Monday nights. Yes, you heard me right. A mountain bike ride. We have
never offered this venue before so it is really exciting news and a welcome
addition to our stable of road rides. For those of you that are interested,
please see the details below.
Rides for the week of 4/30:
SATURDAY RIDE (4/30)
(A GROUP - Tony & Bert)
MEETING PLACE: Pleasant Union Elementary School (Directions:
http://raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
TIME: Saturday 4/30 @ 8:30am
RIDE DISTANCE: 62 miles
PACE: 19-21mph
ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4459924
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 - Gary & Kim)
MEETING PLACE: Pleasant Union Elementary School (Directions:
http://raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
TIME: Saturday 4/30 @ 8:30am
RIDE DISTANCE: 52 miles
PACE: 18-19mph
ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4459924
(This route will be cut short by 10 miles by turning left on Old 75/Butner
Rd at 23 miles)
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 (5/1)
Kim's Recovery Ride
MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions:
http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
TIME: Sunday 5/1 @ 9am
NEW ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4188194
DISTANCE: 36 miles
PACE: 17-18mph (This is a CONTROLLED PACE)
Mike's Gyro Touring Ride
MEETING PLACE: Blue Jay Point (Directions:
http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
TIME: Sunday 5/1 @ 8:30am
DISTANCE: 30 miles
ROUTE: TBD
PACE: 14-16mph - No drop but you MUST be able to maintain the minimum pace.
MONDAY RIDE (5/2):
Hal's Ride
MEETING PLACE: Trek Store on Durant & Raven Ridge Roads
TIME: Monday 5/2 @ 5:45pm
DISTANCE: 25-30 miles
PACE: 18-20mph
ROUTE: TBD
NOTES: Since Hal is no longer leading this ride, it will be same pace and
distance as last year. At times, Andy and/or Hardy would show up and lead
but that is not a given. It is up to whoever shows up to decide what they
will want to do.
NEW! TBOR (Trek Bicycles of Raleigh) Mountain Bike Ride
MEETING PLACE: Trek Store on Durant & Raven Ridge Roads
TIME: Monday 5/2 @ 6pm
DISTANCE: 1.5 hours
ROUTE: Durant Park Trails & Landfill Trails
PACE: The pace will be determined on each ride by the group but this IS a
BEGINNER/NOVICE Ride - NO DROP
NOTES: To build skill and confidence on a mountain bike. This is not a
"Max Heartrate" ride.
CONTACTS: Please call Pryde or Ryan at TBOR @ 845-2600
TUESDAY RIDE (5/3):
Rick's FAST EVENING RIDE (Smith & Claude will now be leading this ride)
MEETING PLACE: Shady Grove Church
TIME: Tuesday 5/3 @ 5:45pm SHARP
DISTANCE: 29 miles
PACE: 22+
ROUTE: 29 miles http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=217059
Neutral Zone at start and finish to let everyone at least get a little warm
up: Neutral zones ends and starts when we cross Olive Branch Rd.
(Distance will lengthen when there is more light) The differences from last
year is that the loop at the top is clockwise.
NOTES: The goal is to work as a group for a fast group ride, we will not
wait for dropped riders.
Key point - ride fast, but safe.
Grey's Ride
MEETING PLACE: Shady Grove Church
TIME: Tuesday 5/3 @ 5:45pm
DISTANCE: 29 miles
PACE: 18-19mph
ROUTE: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4386214
NOTES: This course is the "reverse" of Smith & Claude's ride above.
WEDNESDAY (5/4):
Andy's Training Ride
MEETING PLACE: St Francis of Assisi Church (Directions:
http://raleighgyros.com/locations.htm)
TIME: Wednesday 5/4 @ 5:45pm
DISTANCE: 25-30 miles
PACE: 20-21mph CONTROLLED
ROUTE: Will change with available daylight
NOTES: Work with riders to build consistent effort and paceline rotations.
THURSDAY RIDE (5/5):
Tony's Ride
MEETING PLACE: Shady Grove Church (Corner of Carpenter Pond & Shady Grove
Roads)
(Directions: <http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3814664>
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3814664)
TIME: Thursday 5/5 @ 5:45pm
DISTANCE: 28-32 miles
ROUTE: TBD
PACE: 18-20mph - No drop but you MUST be able to maintain the minimum pace.
NOTES: The purpose of this ride is to enhance group riding skills.
Dave R's Ride
MEETING PLACE: Trek Store on Durant & Raven Ridge Roads
TIME: Thursday 5/5 @ 5:45pm
DISTANCE: 25-32 miles
PACE: 17-18mph
ROUTE: Same as the Monday night ride and same as last year
NOTES: In the event that Dave can't make the ride, we are asking that
someone step up to assist in the lead.
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