Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 23rd recap

[Charles Nicewonder]

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 23^rd recap

          Pleasant weather and practically no wind brought twenty- four hardy cyclists to Elmore this past Tuesday for the Speedtrap Ride.

          Scott Lang and his Ghost Pepper Riders and Doug Metzger and his Cayenne Pepper Riders rode out as one group. No report from either of them about riding averages or if the group split up. However, with almost ideal weather conditions, averages were most likely near or above normal(21- 22 and 23- 24)

          Ken South was back to lead his Habanero Riders. Ken reported an average of 19.4 mph. However Ken had to stop to assist Joe Peltier with mechanical issues. Randy Drewyor from the group reported a 20.5 mph average.

          Candy Langoria, substituting for Andy Gundlach, led the Jalapeno Riders to an 18.5 mph average.

          There were three Sweet Pepper Riders. Claude Watkins from that group reported a 16.8 mph average

          Pictured are some Speedtrap Riders before leaving Elmore.

          Next Tuesday, September 30^th, will be the final official Speedtrap Ride of the 2025 season. The weather forecast calls for a high temperature of 80 degrees, partly cloudy skies, and a 7% chance of precipitation. There is predicted, however, a northeast wind of 12 mph.

          Sunset will be at 7:16 pm, so lights are required. Ride time will again be 6:05 pm to give Spoke Life employees time to close the shop.

          It will also be Vintage Bike Night. There will be a Lezyne Show and Tell product demonstration starting around 3:00 pm. The Vintage classes will be 1) Most Original, 2) Rest0-Mod, 3) MTB/Offroad, and 4) People’s Choice. There will be prizes from Spoke Life and Lezyne. Pizza and refreshments provided. BYOB and snacks to share if you want!!

          Sign-in begins at 5:30 pm in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder