Challenging Ride: Collonges (the Jura side one...)

This Thursday, we'll head out towards the Thoiry and along the Jura for a nice, longer ride to take advantage of the late sunset.

The pace will be challenging (though a bit slower than the recent Laurent-led Challenging Rides, haha). I welcome and encourage people to help set the pace at the front of the ride. The goal is to hold a strong pace, but to keep the group together. We can slow down or speed up as needed, based on the makeup of the group. **Please do not blow up the group by riding too fast at the front, not regrouping after climbs, and dropping people**

The sun sets around 9:20pm, so we have some of our longest days of the summer! Bring lights (front + back, charged!) and water.

Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.

Distance: 58km
Elevation gain: 611m
Start time: 6:15pm
Pace: Challenging (~23-25 kph in this case)
Coffee: No, but beers near at the shop afterwards
Estimated return to start: ~8:45 - 9pm
Route: Strava, GPX File

RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our conditions of participation. And kindly cancel if you can't come to make room for others!

Helmets are mandatory. Bring LIGHTS, snacks, water, and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Also make sure in advance that your bike is in good working order.

Finally, please provide a contact person and telephone number in case of emergency (e.g. on your phone's lock screen or a post-it on the back of it).

NOTE: For challenging rides you should be able to keep the average pace, have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.