Wednesday, May 21 ride, 6:30 p.m. UPDATE

UPDATE AT 6 PM: Weather had cleared, forecast looks good, RIDE IS ON.

UPDATE at 5 PM: Despite the current nasty weather, the satelite radar looks OK for 6:30 p.m. I will post another update at 6 PM with the final call.

First, a reminder of the new road cycling skills safety course which is highly recommended for all riders participating in club rides. The objective is to improve safety, enjoyment, and cycling skills in group riding.

Offered every Wednesday until June 9, it leaves from Planet Bean on Grange Road at 6 p.m. sharp and rides along the same route as the Wednesday ride. A ride instructor will cover the key points of group cycling and there will be frequent stops, a slow pace, instruction and tips for efficient, safe and enjoyable group riding.

The group will be caught by the Wednesday Night Ride about 6:45 and join in.

Content:

• Checking bike mechanical issues (mechanical safety)
• Why a paceline? (effort, efficiency, road safety, fellowship)
• How to ride in a group (spacing, drafting, safe braking, rules of the road in groups, trust)
• Etiquette (looking after each other, road hazards, communication, cars)
• Tips (gearing, cadence, eating and drinking, efficiency)

For a full description of the topics covered in the skills course, please see our Group Ride Information page.

No need to sign up, just show up and for more information, contact jim@speedrivercyclingclub.org.

Now, about the ride...

With Watson Road into Arkell under construction, I thought we'd try something a little different than the usual southern Wednesday loop.

Comments

[Drew Edwards]

Great ride everybody! 27.8 km/h average over the rolling 40km. Cheers. Drew.

[Rob]

Good call Drew. Great evening for a ride!

[Jim Wadleigh]

1. If you want the skills and safety handout before or after the course, email jimwadleigh@rogers.com (speedrivercyclingclub address not working for me)
2. If the Wednesday RIDE is cancelled, so is the skills and safety course