Wednesday May 4: Level 3 ride at 6pm

Posted on May 1, 2016May 5, 2016 | 10 Comments

This is it! The first regular Level 3 ride of the season. Here’s the deal: show up a little early for the ride with your membership cards, bikes in working order, helmets, etc. We leave at 6pm sharp. Your ride leader Mike McLellan will review some essential safety rules with everyone and explain the expectations of Level 3 rides. Since it’s early in the season and many haven’t been out on bikes yet, this ride will be 36km in distance and no crazy hills.

Level 3 expectations:

Pace is between 19-22km per hour, depending on conditions and time of season
Distances range from 40-100km
Mostly rural roads including some moderate to difficult hills
The group is responsible for staying together, reconvening at intervals if needed to re-group

The expectation that participants become self-sufficient increases as ride levels increase (i.e. Level 1 – Level 4) Level 3 participants should equip themselves with the route map to refer to, carry a tire-changing kit in the event of a flat, and ride responsibly, respecting all club safety principles. Participating in Level 3 rides should prepare riders for Level 4 by season’s end.

Ride Leader
Mike McLellan

The ride leader sets the pace, and nobody passes the ride leader: Ride leaders establish and maintain the pace at the front of the group. For the enjoyability of all, pace and distance parameters have been established to provide everyone with a predictable experience while on a ride. Some may feel the need and desire to ride faster and press ahead cuz you’re an awesome speed demon and we can appreciate that—we will ask that you resist however, and consider participating in Level 4 if that’s the case. On the other hand, if you find it difficult to maintain the pace of your chosen level you might consider trying an easier one. Just sayin….

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Allan Dennis (substituting for Mike)
Route Map: 36K printable route map here , or link to Ride with GPS
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg

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