Sunday Morning Road Ride | Hawthorn Woods Start

* WEATHER PERMITTING
* 20 MILE ROAD RIDE: 12 PLUS MPH AVERAGE SPEED
* 30 MILE OPTION AVAILABLE
* NO DROP - ADVANCED BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE RIDERS
* ROLL AT 10:00 AM
* FRONT & REAR LIGHTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
* BRING A CHAIR FOR AFTER THE RIDE

MEET at HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK

Join us for a 20 mile ride on the winding roads of Lake County!

20 Mile Route
**https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50240965**

There is also a 30 mile, 15+ mph average, ride for those interested.

30 Mile Route (hosted by LC3)
**https://ridewithgps.com/events/359838-mr-moad-s-wild-ride-hodophilia-04-20**

This event is cross-posted to Lake County Bicycle Group. Please only RSVP to a single event.

It's spring and time to start getting those legs moving toward whatever long distance riding goals you have; whether a century or just improving over how many miles you rode last year.

Over the next three weeks the distance will increase to 30ish miles and we will all, eventually, be able to ride the 30 miles at a 15 mph average pace. Yes, anyone can ride this 30 miles at a 15 mph average. It just takes some work. This is your chance to get back in the saddle and up to speed for the riding season!

This is a "no drop" ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE RIDE. Faster riders can ride off the front but they are on their own. We will regroup at major intersections (stoplights).

While no one will be dropped outright, you should be able to maintain a 12+ MPH AVERAGE speed.

If you invite and bring non-member guests, you are their ride leader. It's your responsibility to marshal your guests and stick with them.

If you are uncertain if you can maintain this speed over the course of the ride, please contact me to discuss your concerns.

Road, race, fitness and solid fork hybrid bikes are your best weapon of choice on this ride. We do not recommend any bikes which incorporate front, or rear, active suspension. Knobby tires are not your friend on this ride.

A HELMET IS MANDATORY for all Let's Ride bicycle rides. Also required, a working and properly maintained bicycle that will allow you to travel the distance and pace you have elected to ride.

As 'situational awareness' is critical to safe bicycling, EARBUDS, EARPHONES and LOUDSPEAKERS will NOT be ALLOWED on this ride.

You should also bring the normal accoutrement; (ID with Emergency Contact and insurance card(s), spare inner tube, pump, etc.), proper attire based on the weather forecast, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for food and/or beverage, a bicycle lock and a good attitude!

Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please make certain you have "email communication turned on" in your meetup account settings.

NOTE: All riders participate and ride at their own risk. Meetup.com, Let's Ride and/or its organizers are not responsible for your safety or well being.