Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club

It's going to be sunny and 55 degrees at the start! We will ride 39.4 miles from Gold Park with a rest stop at Hurdle Mills and this time the next door Flat River Cafe will be open if anyone wants to order a quick lunch, a slice of pie, or corn pudding. Albert from the Scrambler group recommends a grilled cheese with bacon.

We will ride 15ish mph but others who want to go faster or slower are welcome and encouraged to form a separate group. This is generally a no drop ride as long as you can keep above 15mph.

Hopefully this link works for the route (if it doesn't please comment below):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42951856
tarwheels.net/pdf/42951856
tarwheels.net/csv/42951856

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

If you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult: http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/

If you are new to the group, feel free to message me or use the comment section below with any questions. Or just arrive early to hear details about how we ride :)

Dec 20 edition ..... We will be heading to Silk Hope for a stop at the only place in town and then turning north towards Sax for a long straight 11 miles of smooth rolling.

The fun friendly go-hard stuff:
Multiple County Lines.
UGCR (attack anytime after crossing Dodsons)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39335103

What to expect:

• Ride length of ~60 miles, occasionally shorter/longer, at 20-21 mph
• Max group size of 22. If there are more than that we will divide into two groups before the start. (Group 1 will be at the upper range of the target pace with significant efforts at the designated segments, Group 2 will start a few minutes later and will not be quite as intense.)
• Double paceline ride with friendly and relaxed attitude/conversation
• 10-15 minute stop along the way for hydration, fuel, and socializing
• A few friendly and competitive "go hard" segments with a regroup at designated spots. (However, not a no-drop ride)
• Post ride continue the social/beverage option

RSVP is required for all riders who either start at WP or plan to join the ride on the road.

Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file.

If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment below about where we can expect to meet you.

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/).

Silk/Snow/Sax, 71 miles @ ~21mph. Quick water stop in Snow Camp (mile 40) if needed. Competitive sections:
- County line south of Snow Camp
- Union Grove finale

Due to changing wind direction, we have a rare opportunity to benefit from a tailwind for almost the entire ride. Later start is due to early cold temperatures.

Our goal is to be safe, smooth, and fast with a mixture of double paceline and rotation.

This is NOT a no-drop ride although we will look after each other, particularly with regard to mechanicals. Please feel free to sit in--just don't compete if you haven't been working.

If you are not a Tarwheels member, please sign this waiver before the ride.

Don't be alarmed - it's the same ride, just renamed in the interests of "truth in advertising" to reflect the reduced pace while we're all wrapped up against the cold.

Goal is a brisk group ride, maintaining an organized pace line, going easy on the climbs and speeding up on the descents and communicating potential hazards to the group.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33666754, a longish southern loop via Castle Rock Farm Road and Lindley Mill, with a well-earned coffee stop at Sax ~mile 37.
Predicted weather: sunny, low 40s at the start, ~50 toward the end, light winds from the SE to E

Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file. RSVP is required. If you plan to join the ride in progress, leave a comment below on where we can expect to meet you.

NOTE!
This is NOT a no-drop ride. All riders are expected to be skilled and experienced in SAFE pace line riding and capable of maintaining an average pace of ~19 mph. The ride is limited to 20 riders. We may split the group into two smaller groups, depending on how many show up.

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/).