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GMBC Tuesday Evening Training Ride
updated 4/26/2010
Looking for a weekly evening training ride to get the blood pumping and
lactic acid flowing? The GMBC Tuesday evening training ride is your
ticket. It starts in Richmond and travels on roads in Richmond,
Hinesburg, Huntington and Williston that have light to mild traffic flows.
Where and When
- Meeting Place
- Parking
- Limited parking at the Round Church (there is a
house near, so please take that into consideration). Alternatives include the
Park & Ride,
Richmond Post Office/Town Ctr, Richmond Volunteer's Green (next
to
On The Rise Bakery--but only park there if you plan on making a
purchase--we encourage you to do so because they have good stuff!)
- Start times
- Early Season: Up to last Tuesday in April - On the road by 5:45pm
or earlier
- Prime Time: First Tue in May to last Tuesday in
August - On the road by 6:00pm
- Late Season: First Tuesday in Sept and beyond -
On the road by 5:45pm or earlier
Workouts
and Routes
- From the starting point is easy access to flattish,
rolling, and/or very hilly terrain (App. Gap. and Bolton aren't too far
away either).
Other Info
- Weather
- Don't count on organizers showing if the weather
isn't being much of a friend.
- Groups (if enough show)
- Will contain no more than 10.
- Choose the group and workout you want.
- Sharing the Road
- It is possible to get in a hard ride and keep peace
with motorists!
- No riding two abreast in areas with
limited visibility or heavier traffic flow.
- Stop signs...they are there for a reason and it
is illegal to run them.
- What You Should Know
- Be familiar with the roads in this general area incase a separation takes place.
- If you decide to drop out of the pack, let someone know beforehand.
- How to ride in a pack.
Tips on group riding (from Florida Bike Association)
- Got questions?
- For example: Is the ride on? What's the pace?
Can I keep up? Send
Kevin an email.
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