Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club

Head and taillights are not required. However they are certainly recommended in case someone has a mechanical that delays our return before sunset. Headlights must be bright enough to for you to see by, an in-town lamp powered by disposable batteries doesn't fit the bill. A loaner can often be arranged, post a comment and we'll try to arrange one.

The tail light must be red and should be run in steady**, not flash, mode.**

We'll keep the group together for safety. There is no sprinting on Union Grove (or elsewhere) until spring, and sufficient light, returns.

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NOTE:

• The ride is limited of 16 participants.
• RSVP IS REQUIRED for all riders.
• If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment indicating where you intend to meet us.
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A year-round ride on a 22.5 mile lolipop route: up Union Grove to Borland and returning via Orange Grove/Dairyland/Albert. 18-19 mph average with regroup at designated points.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18719788

The ride will be canceled in the event of rain or other water-based precipitation or if the temperature is expected to drop below freezing at any point during the ride.

It is Tarwheels policy for all riders to sign the ride waiver before coming out to the ride.

*** WAIVER ***** http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver

MEMBERS need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON-MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, please consider becoming a member.

Please consult the Tarwheels website for Ride policies (http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/) and the BikeWalkNC website for guidance on riding in pacelines. Group Bicycling Best Practices: Skills and Techniques (http://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/).

Historical Note: The ride was initially established in 2007 as a MS-150 training ride by Teams GSK and NORTEL. The name IGNITER Indefatigable [team] GSK Nortel Invigorating Tuesday Evening Ride originated because participants continued to ride even when temperatures and daylight were low.

NEW ROUTE POSTED

Hurdle Mills Scramble™ from Gold Park averaging 18-19 mph. Your choice to drive the pace, punch the hills or lay back and suck a wheel -- let's be safe, call out hazards and show respect to those around you. We can re-group at major intersections if necessary to keep the group together. We'll stop at Flat River Cafe (Mile 21.3) for some brunch and conversation. On the return, feel free to take off for the last 4.4 miles once we turn onto Miller Road.

No ride if raining or severe threat. All usual Tarwheels rules apply regarding waiver and behavior. If you have not recently looked over Tarwheels ride policies, please take a moment to consult:
http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/

Make sure that you have filled out the waiver before attending this ride.
Guests are asked to fill out a waiver for each ride. Members need only do it once per calendar year.
http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver

The route for July 30:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54079877