Udall Park to Rita Road - Short Ride C/1/22 and Picnic Lunch

Details

This ride is a social ride, at a casual pace (12-14 MPH average pace over the entire ride), on the Loop Trail. We'll regroup as needed and no one will be left behind due to a mechanical problem. Wheels rolling at 9:30 a.m.

Following the ride, for those interested, we will meet for a picnic lunch at the picnic shelter near our meeting point. Bring a picnic lunch or pick something up from the farmers market. The farmers market is held at Udall Park on Fridays from 9am – 1 pm (Winter Hours) and boasts several tasty food vendors.

Map Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38348749

⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ Rider Information Requested ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛
If you have not sent me your contact information, please send me: Your name, phone number, emergency contact, and emergency contact phone number (NOT 911).
I will fill in the ride waiver prior to the ride. You will just need to verify the information and sign it.
No Plus 1's - Each participant must register through Meetup and provide their contact info beforehand.

Ride Description

1. Start/End: Udall Dog Park (GPS Coordinates: 32°14'56.0"N 110°50'14.8"W)
2. Start Time: 9:30 a.m. wheels rolling
3. Pace: 12-14 mph (ride average for 22 miles)
4. Terrain: Mostly Flat
5. Elevation Gain: 526 ft
6. Traffic: Very little (although we do need to watch out for other cyclists and pedestrians on the Loop Trail)
7. Ride Type: This is a social ride, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep.
8. Water/Bathrooms: 22nd Street Trailhead (4 and 18 miles)
9. Route: This is an out and back ride: Udall Park to The Loop Trail to Rita Road and back.

Safety

1. Obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
2. No ear buds! This is a safety requirement; not a request.
3. CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
4. Please respect others while on the Loop Trail.
5. Use the phrase "bikes passing" or ring your bell when overtaking someone.
6. Use the phrase "walker/bike up" when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multi-use paths.
7. Stay right of the centerline on multi-use paths.
8. Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
9. Ride single file while going under the bridges.
10. The complete list of Loop Guidelines can be found here: Complete List of Loop Guidelines.

Bring

1. Food & fluids for 2 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
2. Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tire (pump or CO2 cartridge).

Other

1. Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
2. The ride is NOT a high-paced training ride.
3. You are a representative of the greater cycling community and should therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
4. Please represent GABA well.
5. If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link