RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Mt Bonnell, Jollyville, no SSR
DATE/TIME: Tuesday 24th October @ 8:00 am.
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: Bill Horton; 512-542-4409; billh812@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: An urban ride with some great views of the Lake. This route goes up Bluegrass and avoids the section of Old Spicewood Springs Road along Bull Creek. Some roads with moderate traffic and a couple of busy intersections.
AVERAGE SPEED: 13 to 16 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Flat to rolling plus a few significant climbs (Mt. Bonnell, Mesa, Bluegrass, Rain Creek etc.)
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS AND url: Starbucks @ the Arboretum. 9722 Great Hills Trail #380, Austin, TX 78759. https://goo.gl/maps/6nW5iH3XgFq Please try not to impede commercial business parking.
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26345818
LUNCH/COFFEE? Coffee afterwards at Starbucks.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive by 7:45 to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site on the morning of the ride.