Rain has cleared up and it looks like we’re in for a nice evening!
Based on member feedback and discussion among the club executive, there are a few reminders and updates on the Wednesday ride format:
- When reasonable, try to maintain the advertised avg. speed of 28km/h (on roughly flat sections). The ride leader will maintain this pace at the front of the group for the entire ride. If you find yourself alone, ahead of the pack then slow down 😉
- For the climb on Watson road between Stone Rd and Arkell, the pack should change from 2 column to single file. This is a good will gesture to the drivers that get stuck behind our group.
- On nights where 15 or more members attend, the ride leader will split the ride into two groups of roughly even size
- On Wednesday May 15, 22, 29 and June 7, 12 we will be running a skills and safety course, for details see: http://03c25d2.netsolhost.com/wp15/2013/05/new-road-cycling-skills-and-safety-course-wednesdays-may-15-22-29-june-7-12.html
- Please do review the latest club news posting: http://03c25d2.netsolhost.com/wp15/2013/05/14/latest-club-news/
Same route as last week, but in reverse (from Arkell):
NEW ROAD CYCLING SKILLS AND SAFETY COURSE, WEDNESDAYS, May 15, 22, 29, June 7, 12
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for ALL RIDERS participating in club rides.
The objective is to improve safety, enjoyment, and cycling skills in group riding.
• Offered every WEDNESDAY. Leaves from Planet Bean on Grange Street.
• Assembles at 6PM sharp and rides along the same route as the Wednesday ride.
• A ride instructor and assistant will cover the key points of group cycling.
• Frequent stops, a slow pace, instruction and tips for efficient, safe and enjoyable group riding.
• The group will be caught by the Wednesday Night Ride about 6:45 and join in.
CONTENT:
• Checking bike mechanical issues (mechanical safety)
• Why a paceline? (effort, efficiency, road safety, fellowship)
• How to ride in a group (spacing, drafting, safe braking, rules of the road in groups, trust)
• Etiquette (looking after each other, road hazards, communication, cars)
• Tips (gearing, cadence, eating and drinking, efficiency)
No need to Sign Up, just Show Up
Questions? Contact jim@guelphcyclingclub.ca