ATTENTION R3 RIDERS!
New Category Name: R3 Paceline Plus
To accommodate the overwhelming popularity of the R3 speed group, GCC is piloting a name change of the first R3 group: R3 Pace Line Plus. Similar to last year, this ride group is intended for those wanting something more, but not necessarily the pace or experience of R1 or R2 Race Tactics. The ride begins as social pace line and switches to constant rotation as usual. Around the halfway point, the pace may become more spicy if the riders choose.
R3 Team Pursuit (constant rotation) remains the same and will continue to focus on team cohesion and strive for smooth, seamless rotations. It will begin after the new R3 Pace Line Plus.
Although there is no real change in behaviour from what was happening in 2024, riders can now explicitly choose the R3 experience that suits them best with no mistaking the nature of the group.
These are the Early Season Routes for the TAM Ride. 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 or split.
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, R3, R4 & R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:
Route: The R6, R7 & R8 Speed Groups will follow this map: