RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Willow City Loop; 55 miles
DATE/TIME: Thursday 5th April @ 9 a.m.
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION:
AVERAGE SPEED: 13 - 16 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Hilly/very hilly with about 2800 ft. of climbing. I would consider at least two climbs as "non trivial".
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 urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Market Square in Fredericksburg. https://goo.gl/maps/KmuB61J2cZE2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27108824
LUNCH/COFFEE? Optional lunch will be afterward here: https://woernerwarehouse.com/
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· It is essential that you take a minimum of two large water bottles and/or Camelbac. There are no convenience stores per se. Harry's On the Loop (beer/burgers) is still open (?); the hours are a little unpredictable. The Willow City Volunteer Fire dept. is still there and has a water faucet (bring extra Scratch powder or whatever).
· This ride is relatively remote to major mechanicals will be a serious pain in the you-know-what. Please make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition and that you have spare tubes, tools etc.
· The Loop road is public but the shoulders/verges are not. It is essential that you honor the rights of the private landholders.
· Please arrive early enough 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 and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.