RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Hutto Half: 57 miles
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 5 November. 8 am.
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: A half-century ride which will start off with Bo Lora's century ride but at a relaxed pace. This route goes the first 27 miles on the same roads as the century riders before we separate. We'll be in eastern Williamson County on some quiet farm/ranch roads and will cross the scenic Granger Dam. Although they roads will be quiet; some are "vintage" chip seal and a little bumpy --- air up your ties accordingly! There are two optional store stops: in Circleville at 15 miles & in Granger (the Food Mart) at 35 miles. Total climbing is about 1300 ft.
AVERAGE SPEED: 14 - 16 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will probably be some faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Flat to rolling.
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 urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Fritz Park, 311 E Live Oak St., Hutto, TX 78634. https://goo.gl/maps/uMeYJizB6z92
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17468725
LUNCH/COFFEE? Sure …. let’s check out what’s open in Hutto.
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.
· 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.