Zonda
01-13-2007, 04:23 PM
Bicycle riding group for cyclists in the Raleigh area who prefer to ride at a more relaxed pace, enjoy themselves and support one another. New cyclists are welcomed or returning cyclists may use this group as a springboard to increase their skills then advance to faster groups. This group is a subculture of NCBC (http://www.ncbikeclub.org/). You don't have to be a member of NCBC to ride with us. There are no fees to ride with this group.
NO DROP POLICY.
Slow Spokes rides are designated as NO DROP and someone will ride with the slowest rider. We split up into several groups to accommodate everyone. The rides are posted under the Rides/Meetup (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5) section then moved to the Slow Spokes (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19) section, so they are viewable in both sections of the forum. Slow Spokes ride announcements are also posted on the calendar. You must be logged into the site to view calendar entries.
Some Slow Spokes have worked hard and increased their speed (up to 20 mph) past our core paces (10-15 mph). Some of these riders want to continue challenging themselves and may organize pickup rides at faster paces. These rides will be posted under the Rides/Meetup (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5) section and will clearly state they do not follow the no drop policy. At the ride start, the ride leader may ask whether the group wants to wait at turns for others to catch up.
Pace 10-20 mph
Distance: 7-62 miles
Various routes offered each week
Pace and distances will increase later in the season
Helmets required
Ride Pace Classifications (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=18214)
Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave at the ride start time listed. All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat or mechanical issues (spare tube, pump, CO2 cartridge, multi-tool).
It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver's license and health insurance card in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone phone with an emergency contact number under the name "ICE" In Case of Emergency. Another helpful item is RoadID (http://www.roadid.com/). Please review Bicycling Hand Signals and Safety Pointers (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17385) for group riding techniques and safety.
Please print, sign and bring with you (weekend rides only) the attached liability waiver if you are riding with our group for the first time.
To join the Slow Spokes Social Group on this site, click on this link (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=25433) then follow the instructions for signing up.
If you have any questions, you may send me an email (http://www.trianglecycling.com/member.php?u=42) through this site.
The best way to reach me is:
click on my name
select Send Message
SELECT "send message via email"
Zonda
Slow Spokes,
Bike Rides, at a Sensible Pace!
Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.trianglecycling.com/faq.php) (FAQ) regarding how to use the forum
Slow Spokes Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/group.php?do=grouppictures&groupid=2) (new Social Group section) (must be logged in to view)
Slow Spokes Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/album.php?u=42) (all photos) (must be logged in to view)
Slow Spokes Rider List (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=25908)
Slow Spokes Jerseys (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17434&highlight=slow+spokes+jerseys)
Slow Spokes Khaki Shirts (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?p=241520#post241520)
(email me if you want to buy a jersey, socks or khaki shirt)
NO DROP POLICY.
Slow Spokes rides are designated as NO DROP and someone will ride with the slowest rider. We split up into several groups to accommodate everyone. The rides are posted under the Rides/Meetup (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5) section then moved to the Slow Spokes (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19) section, so they are viewable in both sections of the forum. Slow Spokes ride announcements are also posted on the calendar. You must be logged into the site to view calendar entries.
Some Slow Spokes have worked hard and increased their speed (up to 20 mph) past our core paces (10-15 mph). Some of these riders want to continue challenging themselves and may organize pickup rides at faster paces. These rides will be posted under the Rides/Meetup (http://www.trianglecycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5) section and will clearly state they do not follow the no drop policy. At the ride start, the ride leader may ask whether the group wants to wait at turns for others to catch up.
Pace 10-20 mph
Distance: 7-62 miles
Various routes offered each week
Pace and distances will increase later in the season
Helmets required
Ride Pace Classifications (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=18214)
Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave at the ride start time listed. All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat or mechanical issues (spare tube, pump, CO2 cartridge, multi-tool).
It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver's license and health insurance card in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone phone with an emergency contact number under the name "ICE" In Case of Emergency. Another helpful item is RoadID (http://www.roadid.com/). Please review Bicycling Hand Signals and Safety Pointers (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17385) for group riding techniques and safety.
Please print, sign and bring with you (weekend rides only) the attached liability waiver if you are riding with our group for the first time.
To join the Slow Spokes Social Group on this site, click on this link (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=25433) then follow the instructions for signing up.
If you have any questions, you may send me an email (http://www.trianglecycling.com/member.php?u=42) through this site.
The best way to reach me is:
click on my name
select Send Message
SELECT "send message via email"
Zonda
Slow Spokes,
Bike Rides, at a Sensible Pace!
Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.trianglecycling.com/faq.php) (FAQ) regarding how to use the forum
Slow Spokes Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/group.php?do=grouppictures&groupid=2) (new Social Group section) (must be logged in to view)
Slow Spokes Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/album.php?u=42) (all photos) (must be logged in to view)
Slow Spokes Rider List (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=25908)
Slow Spokes Jerseys (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17434&highlight=slow+spokes+jerseys)
Slow Spokes Khaki Shirts (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?p=241520#post241520)
(email me if you want to buy a jersey, socks or khaki shirt)