Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club

Head and taillights are now required! 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.

Weekday Scramble™ from MLK Jr Park averaging in the 17++’ish. Your choice to drive the pace or sit back and draft, just keep the group together or within sight. Stopping at Cup 22 Saxapahaw (Mile 21.5) for refreshments. Feel free to take off and burn some calories for the last 5-7 miles back to MLK Jr. Park.

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 Oct 17:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45957598

A weekly group ride departing from Wilson Park (occasionally from Hillsborough or Briar Chapel) every Saturday.

Route: To be posted by 8:00 pm Thursday

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/).

This is a group ride aiming to average 18 (+/- 0.5 ) mpg. A "constant effort" paceline group, slow up, fast down. Those in front need to be aware of group (increasing power creates gaps) and call out location of holes.

In order to manage paceline size there is a limit of 20 participants (may vary depending on ride leader availability) and RSVP IS REQUIRED for all riders who either start at WP or plan to join the ride on the road. If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment below about where we can expect to meet you. Please bring a mask for use when physical distance cannot be maintained (e.g., rest stops, roadside mechanicals) and observe standard courtesy of waiting to spit or blow nose until you've rotated to back of paceline.

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

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/).

It’s been awhile since I’ve done the annual Halloween ride! Come dressed in costume, spooky jersey, tshirt, whatever you can throw together to celebrate the season. Tutus count also!
Slow pace ride of around 15 average so get all your fast rides in on Saturday!
We can grab a bite or beer afterwards if interest.
Route to be determined but 25-30 miles.

GOLD PARK HILLSBOROUGH START

Morning Out N' Back Scramble™ from Gold Park averaging 17++'ish mph. Your choice to drive the pace or sit back and draft, just keep aware, safe and the group together. We'll stop at Press Coffee & Crepes (Mile 19.7) for some caffeine, confections and conversation. On the return, feel free to take off and burn those calories for the last 5-7 miles.
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 Oct 22:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46860792

Head and taillights are now required! 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.

```
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.
  ```

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.