A-20 Ride, Sax! 9:00 AM, ~63 miles (or 110 see comment), 20-21mph

January 17 edition....We will take the long way to Saxapahaw.
Stop at the General Store/Cup 22 (mile 37). Return down Borland and UGCR.

The fun:

• Informal county line sprint on White Cross (~mile 14)
• Cane Creek Humps on Lindley Mill strava segment, Ouch! (~mile30-32)
• UGCR end of ride sprint begins anytime after we cross Dodsons

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33666754

What to expect:

• Ride length of ~60 miles, occasionally shorter/longer, at 20-21 mph
• Max group size of 22. If there are more than that we will divide into two groups before the start. (Group 1 will be at the upper range of the target pace with significant efforts at the designated segments, Group 2 will start a few minutes later and will not be quite as intense.)
• Double paceline ride with friendly and relaxed attitude/conversation
• 10-15 minute stop along the way for hydration, fuel, and socializing
• A few friendly and competitive "go hard" segments with a regroup at designated spots. (However, not a no-drop ride)
• Post ride continue the social/beverage option

RSVP is required for all riders who either start at WP or plan to join the ride on the road.

Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file.

If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment below about where we can expect to meet you.

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/).