LVCC Ride Calendar

Yoga for Cyclists

Members of LVCC all enjoy the great benefits cycling provides for our health: leg strength, cardiovascular fitness and being outdoors in the fresh air. One consequence of being on our bike for 1, 2, 3+ hours is that we are in just one position over that length of time. There are many yoga poses to counter-balance that time on the bike in one position.

We will do a light, gentle practice to limber up our back, hips, shoulders, neck and wrists. These are all key areas to being comfortable on the bike for extended periods of time. You may want to include some movements we will do, to loosen up before a ride, during a ride at rest stops to stay fresh, or after a ride at home to quicken the recovery.

• Borrow a yoga mat to bring with you
• Borrow two yoga blocks (if possible) to bring with you
• Wear loose fit clothing

Paul Kelly has been a yoga practitioner for ~30 years and a Yoga Alliance (200-hours) yoga teacher since 2023.

Our Monthly Club Meetings are open to ALL club members. Please RSVP so that we will have an idea of expected attendance.

A short business meeting - with optional attendance - will follow the presentation and discussion.

One Climb ( Dogwood Drive) and a short break for Coffee ( at Shady Mountain Market), ( they also sell soft pretzels, baked goods, turnips, etc..)
Ride leaves at 10am from Rodale parking lot.
Stats: 41.8 miles... 2,024 ft. of climbing (9.2% max. grade), 3:30 est. time., 48 ft. elev. gain per mile @ 14-16mph makes this a "Moderately Hilly B" ride, by LVCC guidelines.
Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54732328
Faster riders are welcome to go off the front, but should download the route.
Look for an old guy in a white Pro Master City van to sign the waiver ( mandatory). Minors (under 18 yrs.) need a parent or guardians' signature to participate.
Helmets are mandatory. Be sure your bike is in good working order.
Rain , high winds will cancel.

Out to Bowers park, short break, easy ride back to the Velo. No hurry, few rules, slowest rider sets the pace. Beginners, slow pokes, walk ons welcome. Chance of rain cancels, check at 9:00.