B19, WP53.7 Snow Camp, *9:05 AM*, 19 mph, 54 miles
Details
Goal is a brisk group ride, maintaining an organized pace line, going easy on the climbs and speeding up on the descents and communicating potential hazards to the group.
Heading to Snow Camp, up Borland, through Sax, and return on Old Greensboro. Forecast ride time temps mid-40s to high 50s. West wind 5 mph, gusting to 16, could make for a fun tailwind home. Coffee stop at Marathon station, ~Mile 31.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38187145
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file. RSVP is required. If you plan to join the ride in progress, leave a comment below on where we can expect to meet you.
NOTE!
This is NOT a no-drop ride. All riders are expected to be skilled and experienced in SAFE pace line riding and capable of maintaining an average pace of ~19 mph. The ride is limited to 20 riders. We may split the group into two smaller groups, depending on how many show up.
It is Tarwheels policy for all riders to sign the ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
*** WAIVER *** http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
MEMBERS need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON-MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, please consider becoming a member.
Please consult the Tarwheels website for Ride policies (http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/) and the BikeWalkNC website for guidance on riding in pacelines. Group Bicycling Best Practices: Skills and Techniques (http://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/).