GCC June Social after the TAM Ride at FGB!
UPDATE 530PM: Ride is on. We are right at the cut off but not above. Please consider the heat when choosing to ride and what group to ride in. It might be a good day to take it easier.
UPDATE: Its hot! Our policy is to cancel rides if the Humidex reading at Arkell is over 40c (according to Weather Canada) during the ride time. Currently the forecast is 41c at 6pm, and 39c at 7pm. An update will be posted at 5:30pm. If the ride is cancelled, you can still meet/ride unofficially. Regardless please hydrate, before, after and of course during!
These are the Mid Season Routes for the TAM Ride. They are a bit longer now the sun is setting later. Routes are also a bit more challenging with a few more hills. They will remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week. 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. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.
The Speed Groups on this ride are:
| Speed Group | Avg Speed | Group Name | Formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 38-40+ | Hammerfest | Race Tactics |
| R2 | 36-38 | Hammerfest Lite | Race Tactics |
| R3+ | 34-36 | Paceline Plus | Paceline Hybrid |
| R3 | 34-36 | Team Pursuit | Constant Rotation |
| R4 | 32-34 | Very Fast | Paceline |
| R5 | 30-32 | Fast | Paceline |
| R6 | 28-30 | Moderate | Paceline |
| R7 | 26-28 | Social | Paceline |
| R8 | 24-26 | Relaxed | Paceline |
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Route: The R1 & R2 Speed Groups will follow this map:
Route: The R3, R4 & R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:
Route: The R6, R7 & R8 Speed Groups will follow this map: