Beat the Rain Roll
DESCRIPTION
It looks like it may rain.
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- If it rains late in the day we change the route accordingly so we can finish before the rain.
- Expect the ride will be canceled if a lot of rain is expected early.
- Check this site an hour ahead to be certain. We will try to send emails to registered participants if plans change.
Beautiful, Challenging, and Early!
This will be a solid B ride with quick water and bathroom break opportunities every 20 miles (or so) with a longer lunch stop. The route features crazy beautiful quiet well-maintained roads.
Be on time!
We will be leaving before the sun/rain is fully up. Remember any delay means everybody else has to stay in the scorching sun (or drenching rains) longer. Although this is a no-drop ride, it does not mean we can’t leave without you. So triple up on your alarms!
Keep the Pace
This is a No Drop ride but be prepared to keep the challenging pace of 16+ MPH. There are climbs throughout the ride and we will wait at the top of climbs, but if you are a C rider this will NOT be the ride to try and go B. We are trying to get back before it gets too hot. As a courtesy to the group, we may ask riders who clearly cannot keep the B pace to catch an Uber back. Once again this is a No Drop Ride. But, it is a solid B-paced ride.
What is a solid B-pace?
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- Flat Roads, you are not expected to pull but you will be expected to hold a wheel at 21 MPH. Also, as a courtesy to those behind you please stay within 3 feet of the rider in front of you while keeping a consistent speed and cadence.
- Climbs, do not wear yourself on hard climbs. We will wait (or soft-peddle). This is an endurance ride. Save something for the end. If you feel like you need a rest at the top, you worked too hard.
- Rollers, you are not expected to hold a paceline if it is more efficient to use your momentum to roll through at your own speeds.
Bring Food
We are leaving early but it may be HOT! Bring salt/electrolytes; something concentrated like tablets or Nuun. Also, the pace will be brisk, so bring pocket food like bars or blocks. Needless to say but bring 2 large water bottles. If everyone is good we may choose to skip a water stop for a longer lunch.
Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40423072
Alternate Routes:
PHILLY MTCC RIDE RULES
- Standard Ride Rules
- Social Distancing Ride Rules
- Riders who are not vaccinated must wear masks, per the Social Distancing Rules
Register
Registration is Required to participate in this event
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