Saturday NCC Millers Falls 56 Mile C+ Pace Road Ride

[Christian Bratina]

Meet at Pulaski Park in Northampton at 9 am.  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55483956

C+ pace road ride, rolling 45 ft/mile, with a long, gradual climbs out of Millers Falls and Locks Village, with a coffee/snack stop at Cushman’s Café on the way back.  Perhaps a mile of hard pack dirt.  B Riders welcome to ride faster.

• ·       Rider type: Intermediate/Advanced, very comfortable riding in close proximity in a paceline
• ·       Average speed full ride: ~15-16 mph on a rolling to flat route (12-15 mph on a hilly route)
• ·       Normal rolling speed in a rotating pace line on a flat road: 17-20 mph

I do climb slowly (C).  No-drop, waiting at turns and top of climbs.  Riders can cut the ride short or ride faster after alerting the ride leader.

Riders are expected to bring their own tools and supplies and be able to fix a flat and minor mechanical issues.  Cell phones and RideID are recommended.