1. The format of Thursday rides will be modified to accommodate a broader range of riders; this is based on member feedback we've received, and was most welcome. The club has grown substantially in recent years, and growing pains dictate that we need to adapt to larger numbers. We'd like to start rides in two waves: faster riders will leave first, followed by riders not willing to participate in the driving speed that some have experienced in the past weeks. The ride leader will remain with the second group, and will pick up riders dropped from the first group; the second group will stay together. Riders are free to choose which group they start in, but are encouraged to ride within their limits.
2. We will be offering a brief, pre-ride skills session on group riding on Wednesday rides for the next several weeks starting at 6 p.m., then join in the 6:30 p.m. ride.
3. A friendly reminder that sprints and KOM points of yesteryear and done and dusted. Please refrain from blue sign sprints on any club ride.
4. Please treat the meeting place of Planet Bean with respect. It is a local business who is willing to allow us to meet in front of their building four times a week, and we should not abuse that. Do not block vehicle or foot traffic in and out of the building, and be courteous to staff and patrons. Get there early and buy a coffee!
5. We will have our first end-of-the-month club social, at the end of the Sunday ride of May 26th, stay tuned for details.
6. Last but not least, the club has made a donation for George Vettor in your name, a great cycling figure in Guelph, and Canada, who passed away last week doing what he loved.
If you have any comments or feedback, please leave feedback in the comments, or feel free to contact the club exec as well.
Thanks for a great season so far!
- the SRCC executive
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