The advanced groups head out to Maryhill tonight, and if the forecast holds we should have a nice tailwind back into town. The routes are on the long side, but in the unlikely (!?!) event of mechanicals, etc., the rides can be shortened at any point after Chilligo Rd. There is one extended gravel section just before we get to Maryhill. The route turns right at Speedvale and Elmira to avoid a road closure on Speedvale. The official ride ends suspiciously close to Fixed Gear. Bringing lights is always a good idea.
Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.
Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined, except for the R3 group, which will not be combined.
The three Advanced Speed Groups on this ride are:
Hammerfest R1 35-40 kph average plus some surges
Very Fast R2 32-35 kph average
Fast R3 30-32 kph average
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Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM
Start Location: East End Library at Starwood and Watson
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Route: The R1 Speed Group will follow this map:
Route: The R2 & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map: