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Mary Hughes  
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 More options Sep 9 2011, 8:45 am
From: Mary Hughes <mrh0...@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:45:34 -0400
Local: Fri, Sep 9 2011 8:45 am
Subject: Re: [Triad Cycling] Food for thought: the lost art of the group ride
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And replace the A/B/C system with what, Ian?

On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM, Ian Joyce <psycl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sensible advice, Michelle.

> Here's another thought, and something I've advocated for a long time: Get
> rid of the A/B/C ride ratings, which only consider speed and distance. Just
> because someone can ride 15-17 mph for 2-3 hours (
> http://greensborovelo.com/cue_sheets.htm) doesn't make them a B, or
> advanced intermediate, rider. The message here is that bike handling and
> group riding skills aren't a factor.

> Lonnie Richardson shared an article via Facebook that is so good I want to
> pass it along to the group. The writer completely nails why group rides have
> gotten so bad. And everything he says on the subject applies to our little
> corner of the cycling world.

> http://carolinacyclingnews.com/2011/09/01/lost-art-of-the-group-ride/

> Ian

> --


 
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