VVCC X Jafe "TGIBF Juneteenth Special Edition"
Details
TWO SARTING POINTS - ONE RIDE
Meetup is at 5:30p and on the pedals at 6:00p.
Velo Velo Cycling Club and Jafe Bike Shop team up once again for a TGIBF Special Edition ride to celebrate Freedom, Unity and Community through Cycling. This ride has two start locations to choose from. Safeway at Bowie Town Center and Jafe Bike Shop in Lanham. Both groups will leave at 6p sharp and will unite on the route.
This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing.
With the exception of flats, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.
Rather than the typical free-for-all, this ride is governed by Ride Marshalls who controls the pace, Speeds vary from 15-17mph. Average mph for this ride are expected to "NOT" exceed 17mph.
At no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. For those that have the need for speed (This Special Edition Ride Isn't For You).
VVCC Safeway Start cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55666574
Jafe Bike Shop Start cue sheet
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55666869
PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
More experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
We ask that everyone with intentions of participating in any VVCC ride or event please RSVP. This helps our organizers plan properly for your attendance. When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights.