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Type: Road, Social, No Drop
ATTENTION----Delaying this ride for better recovery timing!---Tell you what---We are going to make it a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ride for ALL those who do this ride!!! Heck; we will all ... morebe "old geezers" someday!!
OK-OK, it is time for a nice group ride to celebrate the birthday's of several "old geezers" you may have done a little riding with over the last few years! We MAY even have some cake to share with all after the ride! It should be a nice, easy "social" ride; as we don't want to leave any "old geezers" in the dust!!
A quiet, (mostly country roads) ride thru northeast Travis, southeast Williamson, & northwest Bastrop Counties. We'll pedal by Taylor's Murphy Park & Lake, thru "bustling" Thrall, by the historic Lawrence Chapel, by the scenic 8 Point Ranch (home to many exotic animals), by the Dream Time Animal Sanctuary, and finally pedal home by the quiet New Sweden Lutheran Church Cemetery! We'll be on many quiet country roads for this flat (only 1715 ft. of climbing--per RidewithGPS). We'll have STORE STOPS at 25 miles (the Food Market in Thrall) and at 53 miles (Doc's Country Store at County Line Rd. & US 290).
Note the starting location!! We will start from Richland Hall on Cameron Rd., about half way between Stager Lane and Cele Rd., on the west side of the road, next to the Travis County Fire Dept. Training Center. There is an "outhouse" at the starting location, but to be safe, you may want to bring your own TP!! (see the starting location map below) Be sure and park as far SOUTH (away from the Hall) in the parking lot as possible since there may be an "event" at Richland Hall later this morning--Thanks.
NOTE I: Helmuts are required on all Bike Austin rides.
NOTE II: I don't have maps, but Q-sheets will be available and the RidewithGPS version is attached for electronic downloading.
NOTE III: Please arrive with you and your bike ready to ride 70 miles for a 7:50 AM ride start meeting for a PROMPT roll-out at 8:00 AM.
If you are not familiar with our ride catagories; please see the following 2 sights to insure you are matched for this ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptors
Please check this sight, the morning of the ride, for any possible ride cancellation!
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Type: Road, No Drop, Family Friendly
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Enjoy scenic Lockhart, Matindale, and Luling. This route serves a wide range of cycling ability from pure recreation to training for long-distance and/or multi-day events such as the ... moreMS 150, Tour de Cure, and Mamma Jamma rides. Terrain is mainly flat with a few rollers thrown just to make the ride a bit of a challenge. We will end the ride at Smitty's BBQ which, especially in the Winter, can be a blessing all its own! There will be 2 rest stops with a 3rd optional in Luling.
The intersection of Hwy 80 and FM 20 (Fentress) is the point at which to ride either 36 miles or opt for the longer 50 mile distance. Contact phone - Clark Shaffer - 512 897 0070. There will be que sheets and a gps link provided.
For gps download of route please go to www.mapmyride.com and search "Lockhart - Bike Austin Route" Total distance is more than 60 miles, however this map includes both the short and long distance routes. I will be providing queue sheets before departure.
The starting point is the courthouse in the center of town (all the spires observable as you enter Lockart from the north off of 183)
Join us for a ride down the east side of town to McKinney Falls and a return on the west side. Most of the route is on bike lanes and/or quiet streets, but there is some urban riding. ... moreThere are several stretches of rolling hills and/or short moderately steep hills. There are no hills very hard in themselves, but the cumulative effect can be grueling for inexperienced riders or riders who haven't ridden for a while. The average speed will be 13-14 mph, but we will ride faster on straightaways and some riders may break away on the front. This is a no drop ride and we will regroup at turns and hilltops as necessary.
Riders should bring helmets, water, and emergency identification. Please leave headphones and earbuds at home.
Parking is available on Duval Street north of 51st and on the side streets off Duval. Please don't park in the alley behind the Peddler and Flight Path.
We will leave promptly at 8 am. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for sign in and ride instructions.
Coffee and conversation after the ride at the Flight Path.
Contact: joel.morgan@sbcglobal.net
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Devils Backbone; 54 miles. DATE/TIME: Saturday 11th November; 8:30 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: One of Texas’ classic rides. A lollypop shape with the “stick” being the famous River Road. Then take-in the view from the Canyon Lake Dam before climbing the Devil’s Backbone …. a hill whose bark is way worse than its bite.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Flat for River Road out-and-back; moderately hilly in-between.
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: Gruene public parking lot. 1616 Hunter Rd., New Braunfels, TX. https://goo.gl/maps/kxiKoZUoMdM2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16412763 or http://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/devils_backbone_cuesheet.pdf
LUNCH/COFFEE? Absolutely; lunch at one of Gruene’s many cafés/restaurants.
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.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Ghost of Hillaceous. 50 miles. DATE/TIME: Saturday 18th November; 8:30 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: A truly fine ride from Wimberley that takes us through Fischer (with its 1890s dance hall) towards Canyon Lake. The route crosses the continental divide ... well, sort of .... we do cross from the Blanco River valley to the Guadaloupe valley. The ride is named after the old Wimberley Hillaceous that used to go to Luckenbach. There is a new store stop on FM-306 which does require single file. Be very cautious of any low water crossings given any recent rainfall.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Moderately hilly
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: Meet at the Scudder Primary School in Wimberley, about 0.25 mile south of FM 2325 on Green Acres Road. (Green Acres road is at the first, and only stop-light west of RR 12 on FM 2325). https://goo.gl/maps/bQyqS1zKaSG2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14432023
LUNCH/COFFEE? Maybe lunch at the Leaning Pear afterwards? https://www.leaningpear.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.
· 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.
This southern route to Manor starts at the Peddler. We ride over to Springdale, and from there head east on Loyola to Johnny Morris Rd. with a turn onto the Manor bike trail at Daffan. ... moreAt Lindell Lane we head south on Blue Bluff then east to Taylor Lane. After a nice downhill stretch on Parsons Road, we turn left on Littig Road and ride into Manor. Our return route is on country lanes and then neighborhoods back to the Peddler. The terrain is mostly rolling hills. Ride Leader: Jeff Hufford Email: jeff_hufford@hotmail.com Phone: 512-657-9381. As a consideration to your fellow riders, arrive 5-10 minutes prior to posted time for sign in and ride speech. Ride will be cancelled in case of rain or wet roads. Check site 1 hour prior to ride start if status is in doubt. Join us for coffee and conversation afterward at the Flightpath Coffee House next door to the Peddler.
Since William is away, we'll go up Triple Bs. I've also changed the start and finish to avoid Jollyville and Pond Springs, but there will be a few more hills. All in all, about 44 ... moremiles and 2,500 vertical. There is the option at the end of continuing on Jollyville (at Floral Park) and avoiding some hills. We all end up at Starbucks.
The ride will start at the Great Hills Starbucks (9722 Great Hills Trail) at 8:00 am sharp. Coffee afterwards for those interested.
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Ride Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26517824
Ride Host: Brent Heidebrecht, blhfinanco@aol.com
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
This is the traditional Thursday hill ride, but moved to Wednesday to avoid Thanksgiving. I'm subbing for usual leader, Sirish. He is out of town and not able to cancel his posting. ... moreThis ride replaces his. The ride will start at the Great Hills Starbucks (9722 Great Hills Trail) at 7:45 am.
We'll ride 24-30 miles in the neighborhoods of Great Hills and Spicewood, with a total ascent of 2,300-3,000 feet. The distance and elevation gain will depend on who shows up and how ambitious we all feel. There are some substantial grades of up to 20%, so come prepared to climb. Coffee at Starbucks afterwards for those interested.
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Ride Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8186152
(This route is just a guide...the actual route will be determined at the start)
Ride Host: Brent Heidebrecht, blhfinanco@aol.com
Burn off yesterday's turkey and all the other bits!! No drop; regroup after stoplights or anywhere the group can get split, and after each hot spot; and refuel at the Creedmoor Valero ... morestation. C pace home again. Coffee and conversation afterwards at Mozart's.
Because of the in-town stretches, this ride agerages about 15. That's the average speed your computer will show after the ride, with stoplights, turns, hills, etc. But to average 15 you need to ride 15-18 most of the time on the flats, so please come expecting that.
Please be sure to arrive a little early for signup and rider's meeting.
BE SURE TO CHECK THIS SITE AFTER 7:00 ON RIDE DAY IN CASE OF RAIN CANCELLATION.
START LOCATION: meet (and park) at the back of the "uphill" parking lot across Lake Austin Blvd. from the coffee shop. Look for the old boat on your left up the hill; we're near there.
This ride is for those interested in riding the south route towards Kyle and starting in the south. I Will be starting from my house at 4609 Copano Court at 9 am and heading towards ... moreKyle. You can start at my place or meet along the way. Once we get to Mountain City it may be a game time decision to decide if we take the extra five miles to five mile dam or head all the way to San Marcos and back. This should be a fun, but hopefully fast ride. There are some fast parts, but we will continue to gather in spots and make sure everyone makes it back safely.
Please text or call me at 765-532-6423 if you're interested in riding. I don't really check my email often, so would be preferable to call or text.
Thx. Mike
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. ... more
From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Weekly bike ride on Saturday mornings with start and finish in front of food truck The Wafel Guys. 2 ride options(depending on size/skill level of thè group)... more
- 35miles / 2000ft elevation / 18mph avg
- 25miles / 1400ft elevation / 15mph avg
Join our STRAVA CLUB (-> The Wafel Guys) to get an idea of the route and HILLS!!
We gather and start in front of the food truck which is located right in front of Ipic @ The domain.
Discounted wafels, hot chocolate,... for all riders at the finish line :-) Brasstap also offering 20% discount on all alcoholic beverages for cyclists in gear.
- Helmets are mandatory
- Hydration is a must
- Aero bars can be on your bike but cannot be used on group rides
- Headphones are not allowed on group rides. Please bring ID and a maintenance kit for flats, etc.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Blanco – Kendalia; 52 miles (plus other 11 – 65 mile options) DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. 9:00 am. ... more
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: A truly beautiful ride that takes in the very best of the Texas Hill Country including the fabulous County Road 101. Well worth the longish drive. There will be low-water crossings that require “shoes off” when it’s been raining and the return route into Blanco does have moderate traffic.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Quite hilly including the notorious Crabapple climb.
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: Blanco High School, 1215 4th St, Blanco, TX 78606. https://goo.gl/maps/b8dpW4ufwUJ2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16145393
LUNCH/COFFEE? Optional lunch at one of Blanco’s several decent restaurants.
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.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Joby’s Oatmeal (aka Milmor’s Man Revised). 64 miles. Shorter options available. DATE/TIME: Saturday 9th December @ 9 am.... more
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION:
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Rolling to moderately hilly
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: Liberty Hill Elementary School, 1385 Main St, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. https://goo.gl/maps/t6Na6SJdwYy
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22170944
LUNCH/COFFEE? Possible lunch at the nearby Liberty Hill Deli.
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.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Cotton Capers: 52 miles (plus 31, 46 and 58 mile options). DATE/TIME: Saturday 6th December @ 10 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: These routes cover the usual eastside rolling farmland. They leave from close in to town but put you in rural countryside before you know it. We might even see cotton. Some minor traffic possible at the start/finish.
AVERAGE SPEED: 14 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will 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 significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Park on Centre Park near the intersection of with Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. (Address: 8190 Centre Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754) https://goo.gl/maps/nfGgiemF51C2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23743074
LUNCH/COFFEE? Anybody know a good spot?
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.
Join us for our standard ride to Mckinney Falls. The average speed will be 13-15 mph, but on flat straight-a-ways there may be some sustained stretches of 15-20 mph. This is a no drop ... moreride and we will regroup at turns and hilltops as necessary.
Riders should bring helmets, water, spare tube, and identification. Please leave headphones and earbuds at home.
Parking is available north of 51st on Duval and on side streets around the Peddler. Please don't park in the alley behind the Peddler and The Flight Path Coffee House.
We will leave promptly at 8:00am. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for sign in and ride orientation.
Coffee and conversation at the Flight Path after the ride, per usual.
Level: Novice, Intermediate
1st scheduled MS 150 training ride. Each month, beginning in January, in preparation for the April 28th event, I will host two consecutive days of riding (Saturday & Sunday). ... more
If you are planning on riding the 2018 MS150 or any of the other mass rides coming up, you should enjoy our Group Riding Skills class/training rides. These will help you become comfortable riding for two days with 13,000 of your closest friends…and the emphasis is on close.
To register for this and/or any subsequent training rides tied to this event please go to:
https://bikeaustin.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=419
The training rides will start with shorter distances (longer routes will be available) and build up to longer distances in each subsequent weekend. This weekend will begin at Lake Pflugerville. The minimum distance will be 24 miles each day, however, there is a loop on the route which can be done any number of subsequent times as well as a longer route out to Hutto and back for those who want to ride a longer distance. I'm flexible and will/can ride with both those who want to do the shorter route as well as those who want to continue on for a longer ride.
Each ride will begin with a 15 - 30-minute discussion of basic riding safety issues and aspects including use of gears and shifting, proper hydration and nutrition while on the ride, and riding techniques within the first 5 to 10 miles of the ride to increase your safety. The ride is designed so that I, and any of the other LCI's assisting, will ride with the group and talk individually (as much as we can) with riders while looking at basic bike fit issues, and discussing basic aspects of bike handling skills when riding in large packs or riders.
As will all Bike Austin rides, riders must come with their own helmet for safety reason. No rider will be allowed to ride without a helmet.
If you have any questions please contact me, Clark Shaffer, at 512 897 0070
The instructor will focus on group communication skills, avoidance maneuvers, and safe and efficient paceline techniques. Minimum attendance is nine (9) students. Fees for instruction is $35 per person per day, $60 per person per weekend or all 8 for $210.
For those of you who are required to attend by your team, you will get a certificate of completion (2 days of attendance required).
Assuming class minimums are met, we will offer this session 4 weekends before the MS150 on the following dates (Choose your package):
Sat 1/20 (25 mi), Su 1/21 (30 mi),
Sat 2/17 (35 mi), Su 2/18 (35 mi),
Sa 3/17 (40 mi), Su 3/18 (45 mi),
Sa 4/21 (50 mi) and Su 4/22 (55 mi)
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Joppa Jaunt. 55 miles (optional 25, 32, 47 mile options) DATE/TIME: Saturday 23th January; 9 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: These rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau. Cruise through places with odd sounding names: Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram.
AVERAGE SPEED: 16 – 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Rolling with a few more significant climbs.
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: Liberty Hill Elementary School; 1385 Main St, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642; https://goo.gl/maps/Nrvnk1EhXJo
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: pdf map is here: https://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/JoppaJaunt_2009.pdf and RideWithGPS is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12869620
LUNCH/COFFEE? Probably a sandwich at the local deli.
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.
This version of our Creedmoor ride heads south via the East side of town and remains on Pleasant Valley for a left turn onto Elmont. We might stop briefly at McKinney Falls State Park ... moreand then will continue on to Creedmoor for our official rest stop. Return will include a stint on Old Lockhart Highway and will go through Bouldin neighborhood and then through downtown and the UT campus. Join us for coffee and food at the Flightpath Coffee House immediately following the ride.
Ride will be cancelled in case of rain or wet roads. Check this ride listing 1 hour before the ride starts (refresh your browser to make sure you are seeing what is most current) if the status is in question. Route may vary depending upon conditions and ride participants. Ride leader: Jeff Hufford; 512-657-9381 (can receive texts). Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for sign in and ride speech as we aim to leave at 8.
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
1st scheduled MS 150 training ride. Each month, beginning in January, in preparation for the April 28th event, I will host two consecutive days of riding (Saturday & Sunday). 1st ... morescheduled MS 150 training ride. Each month, beginning in January, in preparation for the April 28th event, I will host two consecutive days of riding (Saturday & Sunday).
If you are planning on riding the 2018 MS150 or any of the other mass rides coming up, you should enjoy our Group Riding Skills class/training rides. These will help you become comfortable riding for two days with 13,000 of your closest friends…and the emphasis is on close.
To register for this and/or any subsequent training rides tied to this event please go to:
https://bikeaustin.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=419
The training rides will start with shorter distances (longer routes will be available) and build up to longer distances in each subsequent weekend. This weekend will begin at Lake Pflugerville. The minimum distance will be 24 miles each day, however, there is a loop on the route which can be done any number of subsequent times as well as a longer route out to Hutto and back for those who want to ride a longer distance. I'm flexible and will/can ride with both those who want to do the shorter route as well as those who want to continue on for a longer ride.
Each ride will begin with a 15 - 30-minute discussion of basic riding safety issues and aspects including use of gears and shifting, proper hydration and nutrition while on the ride, and riding techniques within the first 5 to 10 miles of the ride to increase your safety. The ride is designed so that I, and any of the other LCI's assisting, will ride with the group and talk individually (as much as we can) with riders while looking at basic bike fit issues, and discussing basic aspects of bike handling skills when riding in large packs or riders.
As will all Bike Austin rides, riders must come with their own helmet for safety reason. No rider will be allowed to ride without a helmet.
If you have any questions please contact me, Clark Shaffer, at 512 897 0070
The instructor will focus on group communication skills, avoidance maneuvers, and safe and efficient paceline techniques. Minimum attendance is nine (9) students. Fees for instruction is $35 per person per day, $60 per person per weekend or all 8 for $210.
For those of you who are required to attend by your team, you will get a certificate of completion (2 days of attendance required).
Assuming class minimums are met, we will offer this session 4 weekends before the MS150 on the following dates (Choose your package):
Sat 1/20 (25 mi), Su 1/21 (30 mi),
Sat 2/17 (35 mi), Su 2/18 (35 mi),
Sa 3/17 (40 mi), Su 3/18 (45 mi),
Sa 4/21 (50 mi) and Su 4/22 (55 mi)
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