Banana Ride: 7:30AM, ~15-16 mph, 31 miles no-stop

It's gonna be HOT!! 7:30AM sharp start for 31 miles with a short water break at Frosty's (which is closed) at mile 17. Remember to hydrate and bring plenty of water!! Forecast temperature at the start will be close to 80 degrees, with light winds out of the north, reaching close to 90 degrees by the end of the ride.

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12761370
PDF: https://tarwheels.net/routes/12761370.pdf

General information: The Banana Ride is for those riders who are interested in a social ride, that is a bit more challenging than a C paced ride. Our goal is to average 15 to 16 miles per hour. This ride is not for the new or inexperienced rider. You should have a road bike, be able to follow a cue sheet, be comfortable riding in a group, and be familiar with pace line riding although the ride is not structured around a pace line. This will be a no drop ride. If you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult:

http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/

If you have not already done so, please take a minute to electronically fill out the 2025 Tarwheels ride waiver before coming out to the ride.

http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver

Current Tarwheels members need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, so please consider becoming a member and save yourself the hassle.

I'll have a few cue sheets, but please print one or download the route to your device.