Ride 05/09/07, 6:00 p.m. Cary/MacGregor Village, Oh Melo Velo, RSVP

[Zonda]

There is a strict start time of 6:00 by the ride organizer Ed. Be ready and line up in your groups by 5:55.

When: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

Where:
MacGregor Village (http://www.ncbikeclub.org/calendar/ncbcstrt.htm#mcgvl) Cary

Meet in parking lot between Wachovia Bank and Bistro Restaurant. Try to avoid parking near the bank.

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=101+Edinburgh+Dr+S+Cary+NC)

Distance:
Any distance. Ride ½ your time and U-turn, finish at sunset.

Pace:
10-12 mph beginners
13-18 mph
No drop. Me, Michelle or Rick will ride behind the slowest rider. I will lead from the back this week. There are several subgroups for ride paces and distances.

Cue Sheet (provided at ride)

Contact Person: Zonda

Comments:

RSVP requested to help plan riding groups.
Slow Spokes join the fast Oh Melo Velo (http://ohmelovelo.dnsalias.org/) riders to lead a slow group. See Ed's website Bicycling 2007 section.
Beginners are welcome to join this ride.
Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave promptly at 6:00 p.m. If you arrive late, David or Ed will leave cue sheets on their car back window under the wiper blade.
All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat (spare tube, pump or CO2 cartridge).
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 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)

[aliepins]

Planning to be there, 16ish group.

Cheers,
Andy

[FenderFreek]

I plan on riding with the 13-15 group. Maybe I'll try not to get lost this time.:p

[CharleyM3]

Can't make it this time. Next week probably.

[RickF]

I will be there. Put me with any group up to 16 mph.

[Perry]

I expect to be there.

[kball]

I plan to be there.

[sportingfool]

I'm having a minor "procedure" done on my foot tomorrow:( I won't know my status for Wednesday until I see what my restrictions are. Put me down as a "probably not" and I'll just show-up if I'm able to ride.
Andrea

[BetsyW]

Brian and I are planning to be there. He may be running a few minutes late but if that happens I'll just wait for him and we'll just end up riding together again. If not I'll ride 14ish and Brian will ride in the 16+ group.

[tombiowami]

As long as nothing at work keeps me I will be there. I can ride at 16mph but no faster. Thanks Zonda.

Tommy

[besslb]

Hey Zonda (and group)! Bess here...I rode with you guys on 4/25, was on a cruise last week. Me and at least one other gal from work will be there, most likely there will be three of us. Last time I rode with the 13-15 group...and I'm pretty sure the other girls will as well.

[Jackie T]

If I can get away from work in time...
Jackie T

[MarkS]

I'll be there. ~16 mph.

[kamnc]

Hi Zonda! I'd like to join you and the Slow Spokes gang for the ride from McGregor on Wednesday at 6 p.m. See you then. Thanks!

Karen

[Zonda]

Bess and Karen, welcome to the group!

[Zonda]

Head count for Wednesday:

Riders: 17

10-12 mph
Me (will ride with the 13-15 mph group if no takers for 10-12 mph)

13-15 mph
Kathy
Jackie T. (maybe)
Andrew
Perry
Betsy
Andrea (maybe)
Bess + 2

16+ mph
Andy L.
Rick
Brian J.
Perry
Tommy
Mark S.

18+ mph
none

Karen (kamnc) pace unknown

[JayC]

I might come since the weather has been so craptacular this week and I havent been able to get in any other riding.

[Pugslyyy]

I'll be there as usual!

[FenderFreek]

Update: I'll be bringing my girlfriend, Kristian, with me tomorrow. Charley was kind enough to loan me a nice Trek, so she'll be riding that tomorrow. I'm honestly not sure what pace she'll be doing, but let's assume 13/14-ish for right now, or whatever's a pretty average beginner pace.

Side note: I went on a shop ride from CSH in Apex yesterday, and pretty much covered the RRR route between US1 and New Hill-Holleman, plus a few more lovely hills...The wind made for pretty much a repeat of Sunday, and a somewhat unpleasant ride. Needless to say, I am a bit worn down after all that resistance riding, so I'll be taking it a little slower tomorrow.

(no more wind, pleeeeeease?):p

[MikeD]

As usual, I'm late to post my intentions. I must have picked something up over the weekend cause I've been sick the last two days. Wicked head cold. :( As of this evening I'm feeling a little better so I'm gonna bring my gear to work with me and hope for the best. Hope to see everyone tomorrow.

[KarenG]

Zonda,

If it's not raining this afternoon/evening, you can count me in for the 16+ group. I'll definitely know between 4-5pm whether I'm riding or not....if it's raining I won't be there.

Karen.

[Bob S.]

Sorry to be so late posting. If I can make it back to Raleigh - Cary in time, I plan to ride 16+

[dmmorris]

I'm gonna be there. Prolly ride @ 13-15

[skychef10]

Hi Zonda,

It appears that Andy didn't RSVP for me as he usually does... I'll be there as long as he brings my bike. Put me in my usual group of 16+

Brian A

[xflow]

Im all recoverd from my 1st century last sat. If it doesnt rain ill be there for the 18+ group Fred
Saturday Stats,
Distance: 104 miles
Moving Avg: 16.5
Moving Time: 6:18
Total Time: 7:35
Max Speed: 37.7

[aliepins]

About a mile from McGregor right now. Raining and thundering, but no guarantees about 2 hours from now. Although radar looks pretty grim.... :(

Brian and I will be there if the rain subsides.

-Andy


edit: Rain and thunder continues and the skies to the east look threatening. Maybe another day <sigh>.

-a and b

[Zonda]

Ed is leaving for the ride at 5:15 if it isn't raining. I'm leaving now to run an errand on the way. It was sprinkling here, but stopped. Guess I will see you there if it doesn't rain.

[Zonda]

Im all recoverd from my 1st century last sat.

Congratulations Fred!:D

[RickF]

I will admit that I wimped out. It was raining and thundering all the way home from work, so I did not even change my clothes. I will see you all on Saturday.

[JayC]

Great ride this evening! Not a spot of rain although it looked like it at times.

[Zonda]

I'm gonna be there. Prolly ride @ 13-15

Welcome to the group!

[Zonda]

We dodged the rain and had a nice ride.

Riders 11: Me, Kristian, Andrew, Betsy, Brian J., Mark S., Jay, Jon T., Karen G., Fred and Mike W.

Three OMV fast riders: Ed, David and Rich

Welcome, Kristian! You did great on your first ride!

Me & Kristian
Distance: 17.2 miles
Pace: 12.8 mph
Time: 1:22

Betsy & Brian J.
Distance: 25.3 miles
Pace: 14.7 mph
Time: 1:43

Andrew
Distance: 31.9 miles
Pace: 15.5 mph
Time: 2:02

Karen G.
Distance: 23.0 miles
Pace: 15.7 mph
Time: 1:27

Jon T.
Distance: 32.9 miles
Pace: 16.7 mph
Time: 1:58

Mark S.
Distance: 35.8 miles
Pace: 17.5 mph
Time: 2:03

Jay & Fred
Distance: 31.8 miles
Pace: 19.0 mph
Time: 1:40

Mike W.
Distance: 40.3 miles
Pace: 19.9 mph
Time: 2:02

Eleven of us went to the MacGregor Ale House after the ride.

Thanks for coming out!

[JayC]

You left out my "Souls Crushed" stat

[Zonda]

You left out my "Souls Crushed" stat

Oops...:eek: How many was it???:D

Did you get that slang from the bike forum also?

[FenderFreek]

My time should be 2:02, but other than that it looks good.:)

[JayC]

Oops...:eek: How many was it???:D

Did you get that slang from the bike forum also?

Yea.. thats a gem from another BikeForum standout.

[besslb]

Sorry I (we) bailed last night! It had just stopped raining but was still thundering and lightening. Catch ya'll next week! Glad you got a good ride in!

[dmmorris]

Sorry I (we) bailed last night! It had just stopped raining but was still thundering and lightening. Catch ya'll next week! Glad you got a good ride in!


Same for me.....

yeah I know.....what a wimp!

Cheers,
dmm