WNR (Wednesday Night Ride) April 20 5:30/5:35

[pace21]

Keeps getting warmer. Who's in?




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Details:

We will have 2 groups, starting and ending at the same location but with a 5 minute gap in start time. The main group will leave at 5:35pm and ride in the mode of the traditional WNR from years past. That means paceline, as hard as individually desired on the hills, regroup as appropriate, no drop, obey all the accepted rules of the road. The main change this year is that there will be a first group that will leave at 5:30pm and is encouraged to ruthlessly attack, hammer, and otherwise inflict pain on each other while not waiting for any dropped riders (but also obeying all the accepted rules of the road!). Riders dropped from the A group will be swept up by the B group if necessary. Depending on turnout there may be room for groups in between.

The route was designed with a few goals in mind, however it is new for all of us and may need some tweaking in coming weeks. The intent is to minimize main roads and traffic crossings (especially left turns after stops). I haven't been on many of these roads yet this year so stay vigilant for the usual road surface "issues". Also please study the course -- there are several spots where shortcuts are possible, most notably at mile 13/19 where Oak Hill can be cut out. Anyone is encouraged to use the shortcuts as needed but of course if you are in the main group you need to let the group know so they don't wait for you later down the road. And load up those Garmins just in case!

We'll be looking for main group ride leaders in the coming weeks. The two main requirements are to know the roads reasonably well (or have a Garmin), and be committed to leaving no one behind. If anyone is interested please let us know. It can be a different person each week but we'll identify the main group ride leader before rolling out.

Details:
Start time: 5:30pm (first group), 5:35pm (main group)
Start location: The parking lot at Highland Commons on the Berlin/Hudson town line, park to the right of Cabela's
Post ride grub: TBD


The new (and hopefully improved) loop:

[Suffering Bastard]

In

[gjackson]

yes

[mohinishvi]

Me is in

[scottc]

In + a colleague Steve

[Mkidd3]

In, I want my new vest!

[ssarah]

In

[miker2]

In

[jraguin]

In for ride. Not in for grub.

[BTurner]

In for ride and grub at 110. We have the option of making a reservation but need a solid count.

[Thomas Coleman]

in

[KTeves]

In for the B- ride (ride only).

Wondering if we should have a separate group (B- or C) for those of us that are racing Quabbin this Sat. and want an easy ride. I can lead.

[PJ McQuade]

Bike is currently in the shop but if it's ready in time for ride I'll be there.

[J.Brodie]

In for ride, possibly grub. At least a beer.

[Fintan]

In for the B ride.

[Ddzikiewicz]

In

[Mkidd3]

In for the B- ride (ride only).

Wondering if we should have a separate group (B- or C) for those of us that are racing Quabbin this Sat. and want an easy ride. I can lead.

I'm in the same boat Kev. My plan was to ease into the ride, hit Oak Hill hard, and just ride the rest of the hills. This will be a good opportunity to work on some pack skills with some folks.

[jraguin]

Sounds like fun. However, I am leading the A ride so I don't get that choice. Anyone who wants to join in the fun, please do.

Oh, I am peeling off once we get to Wattaquadock / Old Bay in Berlin to head home. So hopefully others in the A group have the ride loaded or know the way back. It is pretty easy from there.

[Roysolomon]

In.

[pace21]

I'm in now John so I can bring us home. Also anyone up for a preride be ready to clip in at 4:40

[scottc]

I'm in now John so I can bring us home. Also anyone up for a preride be ready to clip in at 4:40

Mark and I are meeting @ 4:30 and capping it short so he can distribute kit.

[KTeves]

Also anyone up for a preride be ready to clip in at 4:40

I might be in time for this.