Well, the weather sure hasn’t made up its mind but the radar is strongly suggesting that we’re going to see a band of heavy rain hit the area in the second half of the ride at the very least if not for the beginning as well so I am going to make the call and cancel the official club ride tonight. If you do decide to strike out on your own, be advised that there is some rough pavement on the route — southbound on 1st line from 50 particularly at the north end, then Town Line E from 1st all the way to 25 — so be careful in those places. The weekend weather looks awesome, if that’s any consolation!
Courtesy of master route-smith John “The Map” Lyall, these routes take us out towards Acton before returning to Arkell via Rockwood. I think that we should be good with the distance given the time of year but we can always figure out some short-cuts in case of mechanicals.
That said, I have no idea what’s going on with the weather… I will keep an eye on it and will post an update no later than 5:30pm.
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.
FAST RIDERS WANTED!! Feel frisky? Want to put the hammer down? The fine folks in R1 & R2 want to meet you! Not ready for R1 & R2… then please keep a steady, cohesive pace without surging. R1 & R2 = race tactics, surging. Sub-R2 = no race tactics, no surging. If someone in your sub-R2 group is surging, don’t chase them, let them keep going until they catch R1 & R2. So remember: Don’t chase, keep a steady pace!
The Advanced Speed Groups
| Ride Group | Speed Group | Avg Speed | Group Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADV A | R1 & R2 | 36+ | Hammerfest |
| ADV B | R3 | 34-36 | Faster |
| ADV C | R4 | 32-34 | Very Fast |
| ADV D | R5 | 30-32 | Fast |
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Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM
Start Location: East End Library at Starwood and Watson
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Route: The Advanced A & B Speed Group will follow this route:
Route: The Advanced C & D Speed Groups will follow this route: