Beginner Ride Sun. 03/18/07, 2:00 p.m. Cary/Lochmere

[Zonda]

When: Sun. 03/18//07, 2:00 p.m.

Where:

Cary/Lochmere Area
Lucky 32 Restaurant (http://www.lucky32.com/cary.htm) (back parking lot)
7307 Tryon Road
Cary, NC 27511
Between 1/64 & Kildaire Farm Road

Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7307+Tryon+Road,+Cary,+NC+27511&hl=en)

Distance: 7 miles with option for 14 miles (two loops) or more if you want

Pace: Beginner 10-12 mph, no drop. Michelle with ride behind the slowest rider.

Cue sheet (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showpost.php?p=179860&postcount=2) (please print)

Contact Person: Zonda

Comments:

Please RSVP. Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave promptly at 2:00 p.m. All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat (spare tube, pump or CO2 cartridge). Helmets required.

It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver’s license and health insurance card (or a copy) in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone with an emergency contact number under the name “ICE” In Case of Emergency.

New riders should read Bicycling Hand Signals and Safety Pointers (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17385)

[MikeD]

I saw this ride and figured it would be close to ideal for my girlfriend Jennifer. After talking with her she said "sign me up". So please count Jen and I in for this ride.

[Zonda]

Thanks Mike. Jen will like this ride. About 6 miles of it is on a striped bike lane.

[sportingfool]

The striped bike lane would be a perfect way to introduce my 8-year-old to riding in traffic. She has a prior commitment on Sunday afternoon, but I've printed the cue sheet so Kayley and I can try this ride on our own sometime.

[williamtash]

Great I can't wait to ride with Jen again maybe after the ride we might stop and have a beer or donut or something

[kidderd@bellsouth.net]

I might make this one. I plan on cycling 20 miles, but I can just go around 3 times. I'm mainly interested in getting comfortable on my road bike and getting my mileage in (I'm in the MS 150 with the Cisco team). I'll let you know if something comes up, but otherwise, I'll be there. Thanks so much!

[Gerard]

I am busy Saturday but will do this ride Sunday.
Gerard

[CharleyM3]

I probably won't know until 1:00 whether or not I can make it. If I'm not there at 2:00 leave with out me.

[Jackie T]

I plan to be there - really this time. Didn't make it Wed to OMV - kid issues. See ya there!
Jackie T

[williamtash]

Looks to be a nice group for Sundayand a little warmer than Sat is suppose to be

[Zonda]

The striped bike lane would be a perfect way to introduce my 8-year-old to riding in traffic. She has a prior commitment on Sunday afternoon, but I've printed the cue sheet so Kayley and I can try this ride on our own sometime.

Andrea,

Glad you can use the cue sheet. It is a nice route for new riders who may be concerned about riding with traffic. Having the bike lane is great!

[Zonda]

Head count so far:

Me
Michelle
Sandy
Winnie
Mike D
Jen
Donna K
Gerard
Jackie T
Charley (maybe)
Jon (maybe)

[Michelle W]

I plan to be there - really this time. Didn't make it Wed to OMV - kid issues. See ya there!
Jackie T

Hey Jackie T. Will be good to see you again!

[Zonda]

Hey JackieT, I wondered what happened to you...:) Glad you can make it.

[kidderd@bellsouth.net]

Zonda - I'm bringing a friend; met her at the Myrtle Beach Marathon and she is new to cycling (borrowing my hybrid bike). See you at 2!
donna

[kidderd@bellsouth.net]

looks like I won't make it afterall...zonda - i'll try to find your phone number so I can call you.

donna

[CharleyM3]

Well I made it after all. Let's see I think it was 7.2 miles. Our group averaged 15.8 by my confuser.
For the total day I went 25.25 at 16.2. The wind was at my back all the way down ten-ten on the last leg of the trip home. Ahhhh!

[TracyW]

The wind was at my back all the way down ten-ten on the last leg of the trip home. Ahhhh!The cycle gods were kind to you today. 1010 is not a road to battle the wind.

[williamtash]

Thanks for the ride always you are fun to ride with

[Zonda]

Photo (http://www.trianglecycling.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=202&c=5) posted in gallery.

It was a little chilly during the first loop, but warmed up a bit for the second loop.

Thanks Michelle for leading from the back! Thanks Mike D. for bringing Jen so she could try out the beginner route. Thanks Winnie, Sandy and others for driving so far to join us. Jackie T., good to see you again! And, thanks to the hammerheads who joined us…;)

Riders 10: Me, Michelle, Winnie, Sandy, Mike D., Jen, Gerard, Charley, Jon and Jackie T.

Jon, Gerard & Charley (Charley did one loop)
Distance: 13.7 miles
Pace: 13.7 mph
Time: 1:00

Me, Michelle, Sandy, Winnie, Mike D., Jen, and Jackie T.
(Jackie T. caught us on the second loop)
Distance: 14 miles
Pace: 11.0 mph
Time: 1:10

Andrea and her daughter arrived right after the ride to check out the route and rode one loop.

Michelle and I ate at Lucky 32 after the ride and had the Chicken Tomato Basil Soup. It was perfect to take off the chill from being outside and was absolutely delicious. Definitely worth eating there again.

Thanks for coming out!

[Pugslyyy]

great to see Zonda 'back in the saddle' again!