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Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
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Sunday Shop Ride (CP)
Location: Benidorm Bikes
Start time: 9:00 am
Distance: 40-55 miles
Ride Leader: John Legere
Relaxed, social ride (15-17 mph, regrouping as necessary) with destination and distance determined at the start of
the ride. The goal is to enjoy the morning, and get Doug back in time to open the shop at noon! :-)
HELMETS REQUIRED!
(As always, check "Group Rides" forum for updates and weather cancellations.)
Note: please park on the west side of the shop.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
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Simsbury (SP)
Location: West Mountain Park (corner of Notch Road and
West Mountain Road in West Simsbury)
Start Time: 5:45PM
Distance: 12-24 miles
Ride Leaders: Heather Prescott, Bridget Gilchrist, Don Myers,
Doug Gerard
Soft Pace (11-15 mph) ride primarily exploring the roads of
north Simsbury and south Granby. Very laid back
atmosphere
suitable for new cyclists and anyone wishing to ride at a
slower pace. Noone gets dropped.
(As always, check "Group Rides" forum for updates and
weather cancellations.)
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Simsbury (CP)
Location: Stratton Forest State Park (149 Farms Village Road, 06092)
Start time: 6:00 pm sharp
Distance: 18-40 miles (varies by month and amount of daylight)
Ride Leader: Coleman Ross
Club Pace ride (generally averaging 16-17 mph) - route varies weekly, exploring areas west, north, and east of West
Simsbury. Rides generally include a climb or two (due to ride leader's love of the ups :-D), and regroup as necessary,
certainly at the tops of climbs. Dinner afterwards for those interested.
(As always, check "Group Rides" forum for updates and weather cancellations.)
HELMETS REQUIRED!!
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Benidorm (RP): New format
Location: Benidorm
Start time: 6:00pm sharp.
Distance: 30-35 miles
Ride Leader: Wayne, Pat
Routes will vary depending on the month. May through September.
New format for May: http://www.easternbloc.net/forms/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5190
A Group Ride - fast-paced group rides leaving
from Benidorm at 6:00 PM.
Race Pace Rides (RP) - These are hard efforts for the fittest
riders with appropriate bike skills. Riders are expected to
be fully self-sufficient. If you flat, get dropped, or get lost
then tough. Pace is 20+ mph with plenty of flat roads and
climbing, and more climbing. The length of the ride will
average 2 to 3 hours depending on the time of year.
(Check "Group Rides" forum for updates and weather
cancellations.)
Note: Please park on the west side of the shop.
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Benidorm (IP) Ride
Location: Benidorm
Start time: 6:05pm sharp.
Distance: 30-35 miles
Ride Leader: TBD - from leader/co-leader IP pool
Routes will vary depending on the month. May through September.
May IP Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1090984
B Group Tempo Ride - leaving from Benidorm at
6:05 PM.
Intensity Pace Rides (IP) - Definitely a step up in
competitiveness from the Club Pace Rides. These rides are
faster, with training and conditioning objectives on par
with pleasure. Riders in these groups should be fit and
experienced, with a high level of bike handling skills, as
drafting will be required to stay with the pace lines that
often form. The group will look out for one another and
reform at reasonable locations. Riders are expected to be
fully self-sufficient. If this is your first club ride or you’re
not familiar with the area, be sure the ride leader is
informed. Pace is generally 17-20 mph with plenty of flat
roads and climbing. The length of the ride will average 2
to 3 hours depending on the time of year.
(Check "Group Rides" forum for updates and weather
cancellations.)
Note: Please park on the west side of the shop.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Benidorm (IP)
Location: Benidorm
Start time: 6:00pm sharp.
Distance: 30-35 miles
Ride Leader: Jeff Baugher
Routes will vary depending on the month. May through September. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2457249
Intensity Pace Rides (IP) - Definitely a step up in
competitiveness from the Club Pace Rides. These rides are
faster, with training and conditioning objectives on par
with pleasure. Riders in these groups should be fit and
experienced, with a high level of bike handling skills, as
drafting will be required to stay with the pace lines that
often form. The group will look out for one another and
reform at reasonable locations. Riders are expected to be
fully self-sufficient. If this is your first club ride or you’re
not familiar with the area, be sure the ride leader is
informed. Pace is generally 17-20 mph with plenty of flat
roads and climbing. The length of the ride will average 2
to 3 hours depending on the time of year.
(Check "Group Rides" forum for updates and weather cancellations.)
Note: Please park on the west side of the shop.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
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RFTCC-Wingbiter (CP)
Location: Varies. New Hartford center, or Saville Dam parking lot (east side). Check the Group Rides forum.
Start Time: 6:00
Distance: 20-35 miles
Ride Leader: Greg Bombassei
Hilly, Club Pace ride in a hilly area. (Ride leader is determined to become a better climber!) Regrouping at
the tops of climbs. Retire after ride to a local watering hole for wings and beverages.
As always, check the Group Rides forum for updates and weather cancellations.
HELMETS REQUIRED!!
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Early Bird Group Ride
The start time is 8:00am sharp, this means get there by 7:45. Show-N-Go format.
Early bird group ride meets in Collinsville in Canton, CT.
Click here for the details about Saturday Shop Rides.
Club Pace Rides (CP) - Rides designed for solid, experienced cyclists interested in getting a good workout and enjoying themselves. Drafting does occur at times, and some members of the group are likely to compete for the top of the hills, and maybe a good sprint finish; however, the point of the ride is still to enjoy the exercise. These rides regroup after hills, long sections ridden at slightly higher speeds, and major intersections. Riders will need a road bike, tool bag, and appropriate food and water for this ride. If this is your first club ride or you’re not familiar with the area, be sure the ride leader is informed. The pace is generally 15-18 mph with a mixture of flat roads and climbs. Typically, more climbing than a Soft Pace Ride. The length of the ride will average 2 to 4 hours depending on the day and time of year.
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