Slow Spokes - Road Cycling

Beginner/D Pace Ride - Cary Park Town Center

Aug 26, 2014 · 6:00 PM
Wells Fargo Bank

NOTE: Everyone must bring a signed

liability waiver for 2014 as required by our insurance. See Files in "More" section of this site.

Ride Description:

· Beginner/mentoring ride. Learn riding on open roads and group riding.

· Although this ride is designated as a beginner ride, we will form addition groups if other riders attend wanting faster riding paces.

· Post-ride chow and guzzle if there is interest at Los Tres Magueyes, or Amante Gourmet Pizza located in the shopping center.

· Ride is NO-DROP. I ride with the slowest rider at a comfortable pace for the slowest rider.

Everyone is welcome to join Slow Spokes rides if you want to ride in a group and be a team player. If you want to do a Slow Spokes group ride, shoot ahead and do your own thing, you would be better suited riding with another group.

All bicycle types (road, hybrid, mountain) are welcomed as long as they are in good working condition.

When: Monday March 17 through September 29, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

Where: Wells Fargo Bank, Cary Park Town Center
10050 Green Level Church Road
Cary, NC 27519
(Green Level Church Road/Carpenter Fire Station Road)

CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOUR MEETUP APP IS UPDATED. VERSION 4.3.2 UPDATE FIXES SOME MEETUPS NOT SHOWING PROPER LOCATION ON MAP.

Parking: Park in the last two rows of spaces in the main part of the lot between the Wells Fargo Bank and Harris Teeter (close to the bank and Green Level Church Road, but away from the busy grocery store).

Distance:
Distance for beginner group is whatever distance the slowest rider can comfortably ride. :)

Intermediate group - 15-25 miles

Cue sheets: See Files in "More" section of this site. Use the 33-mile route and follow instructions for the cut-off for a 17-mile route [Lines 1 through 7, lines 14 through 20].

If you want a cue sheet for this ride, please print a copy.

Pace:

NO DROP, at the pace of the slowest rider.

Signed Liability Waiver Required:

Please print, sign, date, and bring with you a Liability Waiver. You may find the Liability Waiver in the "More" section. Everyone must provide a signed waiver unless you have not already provided one for 2014. Slow Spokes is a subculture of the North Carolina Bicycle Club (NCBC). NCBC’s insurance requires one waiver on file each year for all riders.

Contact Person: Zm. You may contact me through this site if you have any questions.

Comments:
• Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave promptly at the ride start time listed.
• Helmets are required.
• New riders should read Bicycling Hand Signals, Group Riding Tips, Equipment, Nutrition, Hydration in the "More section.
• All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat (spare tube, pump or CO2 cartridge).
• This ride includes some roads with hills and traffic. We maintain safe riding practices, but these are open road rides and might not be suitable for those who have a fear of riding on the road.
• It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver's license, health insurance card (or copies), a note containing emergency contact information or Road I.D. in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone with an emergency contact number under the name "ICE" In Case of Emergency. The note containing emergency contact information mentioned above may be used if your cell phone becomes inoperable following a crash.

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Esther L.

Ride stats: slow group did 14.9 miles at pace 10.8mph.

0 · August 26, 2014
- Esther L.
  
  The fast group had pace 16.5mph - not sure what their distance was.
  
  0 · August 27, 2014
- Sean W.
  
  17.75.. they did the same route the mid group did.
  
  0 · August 27, 2014
Len W.

A great first ride with the group…. I look very forward to doing it again….

2 · August 27, 2014
Starr H.

Great ride with new friends...

2 · August 26, 2014
Sean W.

Middle group: 17.75 miles, 14.0 pace.

0 · August 26, 2014
Jennifer S.

Thanks for a great first group ride ever! Sorry I was a little late getting there!

2 · August 26, 2014
Justin

I'm going to miss the ride this evening as well. Tied up with work

0 · August 26, 2014
Rebecca

Catch ya'lol next time. Too much homework to plough through for my classes. :0(

0 · August 26, 2014
A former member

I can't make it tonight, you all enjoy your ride.

0 · August 26, 2014
Ian

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it today.

0 · August 26, 2014
Jennifer S.

Excited for my first group ride!

0 · August 26, 2014
Esther L.

I will lead the slow group, since Zonda cannot attend.

0 · August 25, 2014

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Slow Spokes - Road Cycling

Cary, NC

Founded May 6, 2014

About us…

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We're about:

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SLOW SPOKES, a subculture of the North Carolina Bicycle Club

• Founded 2005

• You don’t have to be a member of NCBC to ride with the us

• There are no fees to ride with us

• Helmets are required on all rides and riders must sign a liability waiver each year

SLOW SPOKES MISSION

• Mentor riders of all levels

• Provide opportunities for riders to enjoy recreational rides and advance to faster riding paces

Bicycle riding group for cyclists who prefer to ride at a relaxed pace, enjoy themselves and support one another. We usually offer several riding paces/groups on each ride.

Everyone is welcome to join Slow Spokes rides if you want to ride in a group and be a team player. If you like to shoot ahead, do your own thing or you do not like waiting on other riders, you would be better suited riding with another group.

OBJECTIVES for RECREATIONAL and PACE LINE RIDES

BEGINNER/D LEVEL

• Recreational ride for fun

• Learn how to ride in a group

• Ride together at the fastest pace the slowest rider in that group can maintain

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GROUPS

• Provide an organized ride benefiting all members of the pace line

• To ride as one smooth element, not as individual riders

• Each riding group builds a team of riders

RIDE PACE CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Z 20+ mph; A 18-20 mph; B 16-18 mph; C 13-15 mph; D 10-12 mph; Beginner under 10 mph.

• This is the average pace to maintain for the duration of the ride.

NO DROP POLICY

• Most Slow Spokes rides follow a strict NO DROP policy.

• That means the group slows down if someone is not able to maintain the pace (most frequently used)

• The group may also agree to wait at turns for others to catch up or spread out and regroup at specific points (rest stops) along the route

• A single rider will not be left to ride alone unless by your own request

• Z paced rides may be DROP rides

• To ensure no riders are dropped, you should choose a group that you can maintain the pace of the group for the entire ride

DROP POLICY

• Some rides may be DROP if agreed upon by the group

• Pick up rides may be DROP or NO DROP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave at the ride start time listed.

• All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat or mechanical issues (spare tube, pump, CO2 cartridge, multi-tool).

• All bicycle types (road, hybrid, mountain, tri bikes (for experienced riders) are welcomed as long as they are in good working condition.

• It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver's license, health insurance card (or copies) and a note containing emergency contact information in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone with an emergency contact number under the name "ICE" In Case of Emergency. The note containing emergency contact information mentioned above may be used if your cell phone has a pass code or becomes inoperable following a crash. Another helpful item is RoadID. Please also review Bicycling Hand Signal and Safety Pointers and group riding techniques and safety information.

• Please print, sign and bring with you a liability waiver if you are riding with our group for the first time.

If you would like to lead a ride or help mentor new riders, please contact me through this site. I welcome having your assistance fulfilling our important mission. : ) If you have any questions, you may send me a message through this site.

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