Come Ride With Us!
The weather forecast for Sunday is sunny, crisp temperatures in the mid 60s, and a moderate North wind.
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 FIRST GROUP AND ARE BLOWING UP THE NICE RECOVERY RIDE -- YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE TO THE BACK OF THE GROUP. THE TEAM IS THINKING OF GETTING SPECIAL JERSEYS AND MAKING THE TROUBLE MAKERS WEAR THEM SO THAT THEY CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIED....... #IYKYK
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 7:45AM 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 3 groups, and we will divide into more groups if needed.
PBA Rides are for Members Only and registration is required.
Please go to http://pba.bike and sign up for the ride on the calendar page.
Sunday Adventure Ride - 8AM - 10/19/2025
Route:
I mentioned the North wind -- we will spend half the ride battling into the wind, and then we will turn it around and enjoy a tailwind on the way back. The rest stop is around mile 20. the route this week is a ~32ish miles. I encourage EVERYONE to download the route.
AR 32 North 2025