Looking for a weekly training ride to get the blood pumping and lactic acid flowing?  The GMBC Tuesday evening training ride is your ticket to a good workout.  It starts in Richmond and travels on roads in Richmond, Hinesburg, Huntington and Williston.  Many of these roads have a light to mild traffic flow.

Is this training ride for me?  It's a ride for people who race or who like to go out and ride hard.  If you can maintain 18mph or more for an hour or more, you'll be fine.  But...it has also turned out to be a starting point for folks who would rather have a more pleasurable ride.

Where and When

• Meeting Place
  • The Green in front of the Round Church in Richmond
• Parking
  • Limited parking at the Round Church (a house is near, so please keep noise down).  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...and do consider it because have some tasty stuff there!)  
• Start times
  • Early Season: Up to last Tuesday in April - On the road at 5:30pm
  • Prime Time: First Tue in May to last Tuesday in August - On the road at 6:00pm
  • Late Season: First Tuesday in Sept and beyond - On the road at 5:30pm

Some of the Routes

• From the starting point is easy access to flattish, rolling, and very hilly terrain.  Some of the different routes are:
   
  • Most Used (and option for hill repeats) - 22 miles / 1145 ft total ascent
  • Fast Dirt and Moderate Climbs - 31 miles / 1096 ft total ascent
  • Getting High on Ascent - 36 miles / 2280 ft total ascent
  • Long Cruising Ride - 31 miles / 1447 ft total ascent

Other Info

• Weather
  • Don't count on organizers showing if bad weather is occurring or imminent
• Breaking up into Groups (if enough show...)
  • Will contain no more than 10
  • Will try to have groups will similar fitness abilities
• Sharing the Road
  • Yes, 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 taking place?  What's the pace?  Can I keep up?  Send Kevin an email.