A-20 Ride ~68 miles, 20-21mph

October 24 edition will have us winding our way down to Snow Camp. Despite the cooler weather, there is still hope the Marathon rest stop at mile 32 will have a freezie pop. But- you'll have to earn it, since our first segment fun will be all of Griffin Road. >20.3 Mph takes the KOM. Then, post stop, it's smooth pedaling until mile 43 where you'll get another crack at proving your worth on Payne Rd. Here, you'll have to step it up to >31 Mph to take top honors. And then you decide if you want to battle it out on Union Grove. (You know you do) So, come out and join us in what promises to be a perfect North Carolina Fall Day.

The route: Fun Fun Fun!!!

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/).