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We will roll at 9AM IF we roll.
Weather forecast has temperatures in the 60s. However, one app shows sustained winds at 11 mph and another app shows sustained winds at 21 mph. Why does this matter? If winds are over 20mph -- with gusts exceeding 30mph expected -- that is not a good forecast for a developmental ride.
I will see what the weather app says at 10pm Saturday -- and if the predictions are still showing over 21mph -- I will cancel the ride on Sunday. So check the blog and FB for updates.
The route for the week is designed to have some wind protections. The rest stop will be at mile 21. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT 21 MILES BEFORE NEEDING TO STOP -- YOU NEED TO CALL A MECHANICAL SO THAT THE GROUP CAN FIND A PLACE FOR STOPPING.
We will have one very short "go-zone" on Rollins, before climbing up Hedgecoxe to return to the start.
The Adventure Ride is a nice easy recovery ride for some folks, and a reach ride for others. We will divide into groups to accommodate the various skill levels. The official range is 14-17+ average speed. Average speed means that that will be the average at the end of the ride. Which means -- we will often roll at speeds far exceeding the average.
If you go with the 1st group, understand that they will average 17-18 mph. All riders in the first group will be expected to participate in pulling the group. Riders at the front will rotate. If you do not know how to pull or do not feel comfortable pulling, keep the pull very short -- but you are expected to learn this skill.
If you roll with the regular groups -- we divide the groups so that we can safely make it through lights. If the group does not feel like it is "gelling", we will break the groups into smaller groups.
Group 1 and group 2 will practice rotating after 3-5 mile pulls. If you do not know how to pull -- you will need to learn, and the folks on the ride will teach you.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO GROUP RIDING - please go with the last group to roll. This group has riders who are able to spend time and explain the nuances of group riding and how to be a safe group rider.
All levels of the Adventure Ride are about learning how to be a better group rider and be better aware of the group around you. Be predictable, no big movements, follow the directions of the ride leader AND the sweeper, be kind to one another -- if someone is doing something incorrectly -- teach them the proper way. Be the example!!! this is how we all get better and have a fun and safe ride.
Please arrive by 8:45AM for pre-ride announcements and group split instructions.
No Drop
Location: Regular Sunday Adventure location - Legacy and Independence, north of Dunkin’ Donuts.
DOWNLOAD THE ROUTE! We will roll with 4 groups, and we will divide into more groups if needed.
PBA Rides are for Members Only and registration is required.
Route:
AR 30 North November
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53230559
11/9/2025 Route