Saturday Step-Up

As of Thursday AM, weather for Saturday, Dec 27 looks OK --- predicted temps are great for late Dec with moderate to high winds -- 10 mph sustained S with gusts to 20 mph starting at 10 AM. (These predicted winds would be less than the 14+ mph sustained SW with 20+ mph gusts we had on Dec 20th and we were able to get this same planned ride in).

If conditions early Saturday look "iffy" check this space, the PBA Facebook page and the calendar area of the PBA website for any update which I'll post by 6:20 AM. If you don't see any update then we're a go for an 8:00 AM start (or at least a parking lot decision). Also look for any announcement from the PBA Ride Coordinator, Richard Bohansky. His decision to cancel developmental rides on Saturday, of which Step-Up is one, would supersede whatever I might be planning to do. The Calendar page on the PBA website will also annotate the Step-Up ride as Cancelled if the ride does get cancelled. 

The ride will start from the Gulledge Elementary Parking Lot.  Remember helmet, gloves, water and flat repair kit. Please check air, brakes, and chain prior to riding. Please be ready to go at 7:45 AM at the start area for attendance taking and the normal ride safety briefing so we can start on time at 8:00 AM.  Step-Up is a no-drop ride that tries for a rolling average of 13 to 14.5 mph average over the 32+ mile distance of the ride. 

Route: SU 33 3.5 Cities v2 Ridgevw Chelsea Indep Whaven

SU 33 3.5 Cities v2 web address: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53537199

This is a 32.8 mile route with one rest stop at 17.8 miles.