Wheeling Wheelmen Sunday Ride - Pre- Harmon Routes

A festival in Long Grove gives us the opportunity to ride parts of the Harmon 100 route. We will start from Wauconda High School and then we'll decide which routes and how far we will ride.

Welcome to our weekly SUNDAY ride. It's one of our nine-plus weekly hosted rides! It starts at 9 AM and rolls with multiple pace groups. It comes with a different route for every Sunday,

We have rides in the morning and after work hours from Tuesday to Thursday, and a morning ride from Friday to Sunday. Each ride has multiple pace groups and we usually have fifteen or more riders for each of these rides.

If you are new to our group, more than likely we would have a ride that fits your schedule. And more than likely you would be able to ride with someone with a similar fitness level as yours.

Here is the detailed info for the ride:

• START TIME / LOCATION:
  9:00 AM, Wauconda High school, Wauconda IL
  Be prepared to show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride.
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• ROUTE: It is a paved road route. A road bike is highly recommended. Hybrid/gravel/cross bikes are welcome, just be prepared to ride at the advertised speed for the duration.
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  For turn-by-turn directions on your bike computer, become a member of the Wheelmen Club to access and download the route from our route library. Click here to join our club.
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  Current Wheelmen Club members can access the turn-by-turn GPS routes here: Harmon 2025
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• PACE: There may be different pace groups with 14/15, 16/17 and 18/19 mph on average.
  Be prepared to roll at two to three miles above the speed of the pace group. The final average will be the targeted speed after stops and slowdowns for traffic signs‍.
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  If you are new, make sure to let the host or another rider know who you are so s/he can advise you on who to ride with and keep an eye out to make sure you won't get lost.
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• REST STOP: TBD.
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• OTHERS:

1. Cancellation: We will cancel for inclement weather.
   A cancel message will be sent via the Meetup app at least 30 minutes before the ride. Make sure to enable Meetup app notifications on your phone.
2. Self-support: We're on our own. Bring what you need for nutrition, hydration, mechanicals, and punctures.
3. Safety: A helmet is required. Headlight and taillight are recommended.
4. Release and Waiver of Claims for Personal Injuries and Other Damages In signing this release for myself, and/or a participant under the age of 18, I understand that the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers and members are not insurers of any participant’s personal safety during the above activity. While bicycling is an outstanding recreational sport, it also involves risks. Some of these risks include but are not limited to: traveling on or crossing heavily traveled roads, winding roads, steep descents, potholes, accident, unexpected moves of another rider, physical exertion fatigue, flat tires and motorists. The undersigned acknowledges that the risk inherent in recreational bicycling and the undersigned agrees to assume all risks associated with participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN activities. I acknowledge that the WHEELING WHEELMEN encourages the wearing of helmets and agree to save and hold the WHEELING WHEELMEN harmless for any injury resulting from my failure to wear a helmet. I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death, or property damage. The undersigned further agrees to save and hold harmless the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, members, coordinators, employees, volunteers, agents and/or other ride attendees from any and all liability for any injury, illness or damage resulting from, or in any way connected with, participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN events. I release and waive all claims for negligence against the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its offices and members for all damages incurred at or associated with any WHEELING WHEELMEN activity for myself, my heirs and executors. I hereby agree to operate my bicycle in a manner that is safe to me and those around me, to observe all the rules of the road, and conduct myself in a manner that will be complementary to the sport. I hereby consent to and permit any emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. I have read and understand this waiver. I agree to be legally bound by it.