Eastern Bloc Cycling Club

Here's this weeks route, a 35mi 1950ft climb. Given it's a flatter ride the speed will be a little bit faster, probably 17 mph average when we are done, still within the overall effort of a normal CP ride.

Cue Sheet:

• Out via Hedgehog, Left on Saddle Ridge, Right on Lenora, Left on Old Farms, Left on Firetown to End (Regroup)
• Left on Simsbury Rd, Right on Day St. to end (Regroup)
• Left on RT-189, Right on Silver St (watch for sand on this turn) Take to top intersection with Cross Rd (Regroup)
• Right on Cross Rd, Left on Sodom St, Right on 57 for the Glorious Granville Gorge Descent!!!, Right on Loomis Rd, Watch for sand! (Regroup about 500ft up Loomis)
• Take Loomis to end, Left on East St, Right on Wells St (Rolling Regroup)
• Left on RT-189, short way up Right on Bushy Hill, and take that back via Barndoor Hills, Holcomb St., Old Farms Rd

Additional Ride Details:

• Location: Farms Village Plaza (Shops Across from Tulmeadow Farms & Post Office)
• Address: 244 Farms Village Rd, West Simsbury, CT 06092
• Parking: In the REAR lot behind the builds
• Start time: 6:00pm sharp
• Distance: 18-40 miles (varies by month and amount of daylight)
• Ride Leaders: Christian Torrillo, Steve Savino, John Lockwood

PACE: This is a "Club Pace" ride (generally averaging 15-17 mph) - Route varies weekly, exploring areas west, north, and east of Simsbury. Rides generally alternate between hilly & flat. Regroups always occur at key points, certainly at the tops of climbs. This Ride's is considered "Progressive" where each week the speed and climb increase as riders improve and we chase maximum daylight, however; always staying within the advertised club pace and regrouping.

PLEASE NOTE: Starting in 2015, The group may split based on number of riders. Helmets are required, an emergency headlight is recommended as we chase the daylight. Headphones/ear buds are not allowed. Non-members must sign waiver in order to ride, Minors require adult signature.

I'll be there tonight and will be curious to see what other brave souls will join us.

Weather looks super duper!!!!