LSR] NYD Rides - 200k and 100k

[Pam Wright]

Hi all,

Starting to get a few RSVPS, so here's the latest so far.  And if you're on the fence, send your waivers in now and you can decide later :)

Also, please don't let your guard down regarding COVID-19.  Cases are continuing to rise, so please wear your mask when off the bike and keep the same social distancing we've been doing all year.  You know the drill by now, so please help keep you AND your buddies as safe as possible!

100k

Fred Corsiglia

Daniel Schaaf

Tibor Tamas

Gary Kanaby maybe

200k

Ravi Badrachalam maybe

Debbie Breaud

Dan Driscoll

Gary Gottlieb 

Dana Pacino

Me maybe

Oasis Afterwards

GaryK maybe

Original posting below and a couple of reminders.  When sending in your LSR membership, please include a current LSR WAIVER.  And if you're not sure about your $5 insurance piggy bank, please verify with Dan.  We are not planning any day-of-ride transactions.  Please be sure you've got everything done in advance.

Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday and starting 2021 off right!!

Ciao for now and holler with any questions.

Pam

Pam Wright

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Subject: [LSR] NYD Rides - 200k and 100k

Hi pals, 

Are y'all finally ready to ditch 2020 and bring in 2021?!?!

LSR has an ACP 200k and RUSA 100k Populaire NYD.  Routes are tried & true with stores along the way.   As Gary says, we have a new paradigm now, so please pay attention to the details for which YOU are responsible.

New Year's Day Switchup:  With Covid concerns & cases continuing to escalate, we don't want to host from Dan's Shack this year, but we have great options!  Joe Pool Lake is fairly central, so that's where we'll start.  Restrooms are in the parking lot and for those choosing to do so, The Oasis restaurant is open for dinner after the ride and they have terrific outdoor seating.  Sad to break a 17-year tradition (omg, I've hosted 15 of those!), but with Covid on the rise, we don't want anyone, including Dan or me, put into doubtful circumstances.  So here goes:

Waiver & RSVP:  Signed waivers and RSVP's are due to Dan by Wednesday night 12/29, 7pm.  If you're a maybe, please go ahead and send it.  You can still decide not to ride if that's your call.  And I may only be at the ride start if I know you're coming.  I'm good, but chemo is still chemo, so no clue if I'll be riding :) 

The details:

• Membership:  Membership is required for LSR and RUSA and your membership paid now will cover all of 2021.  RUSA Membership and LSR Membership
  
  

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• $5 Insurance fee - New for 2020 - All riders are required to pay a $5 insurance fee, per ride, IN ADVANCE OF RIDING.  This will go directly to RUSA, so please get with Dan (dandri...@me.com) about paying in advance into a "piggy bank" for yourself (you can pay in advance for multiple rides and save lots of hassle).  You are not allowed to pay after the ride.
  

• Start Schedule:  Lynn Creek Marina, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.  (the restroom bldg is a great landmark).  I'll keep folks posted on the RSVP's.  
• 6:30a-10a - 200k course is open, brevet card assumes a 7:15am start, so plan accordingly if you choose a different time.
• 6:30a-Noon - 100k course is open, pop card assumes a 11:30am start, so plan accordingly if you choose a different time.
• 7:15a - 200k common start
• 10:30a - 12:30p - 100k course is open.  Brevet card assumes an 11:30am start, so plan accordingly if you choose a different time.
• 11:30am - 100k common start
• ACP 200k brevet medals and 100k populaire pins available from RUSA website after successful completion.

• Routes:   Please note, we changed the 200k a couple years ago to get off some busy roads.  Please be sure you download this current version.  These routes meet up in Maypearl for the last 32 miles, so the hope is 100's and 200's may be able to ride in to the finish in a loose group.
• 200K:  Rio Vista Rumble Renewed
• 100k:  Three Hour Tour (copy) Modified version of Maypearl Metric using Brookshire's Grocery as info control.  Can use Brookshire's for services or also a great Exxon C-Store .4miles (on course) before and after Brookshire's.

• SAG:  In true rando-style, this is a self-supported ride with numerous C-stores along the way.      
  

• Daylight/Weather:  Basically 10hrs - 7:30a-5:33p 
• Bring lights - headlight and at least 2 taillights, plus you might want to read your cue sheet (be courteous and don't use flashing if riders are behind you
• Bring reflective gear - unless you KNOW you'll be done before dark (can you really "plan" time for flats?  Or in my case a broken shifter cable!)
• Weather is always iffy this time of year, so please plan accordingly for rain, wind and colder temps.  

ATTACHMENTS:  Here's your homework.  Print AFTER you complete the waiver if you want to save a bit of hand-writing :). Attachments for 200k and 100k, so please verify which you are printing and sending.

1. WAIVER:  Complete the blanks, then print, sign and scan or take a  photo.  Email the signed waiver to Dandri...@me.com  before Wed 12/30, 7pm and Bring the signed original to the ride start for collection.  If you're undecided, send it in!  You can change your mind until the ride starts.  

2. BREVET CARD:  Print, complete your information and bring to the ride for using throughout the day.

• Times - Fill in your own start time at the start and fill in your own times at each control & finish.  (Please bring a pen that works!)
  
• Verification - Do not ask the store clerks for assistance!  You may use a receipt or take a time-stamped selfie at each control.  Take photos of all your receipts and keep them on your phone!  Only email to Dan if requested.
  
• Finish - Unfold your brevet card, sign it, take a photo and email to dandri...@me.com.  If you don't want your card validated and returned... you're done!  If you DO want your physical card validated and returned to you, you must mail it to Dan (address on the card) and let him know you want it back.  

3. CUE SHEET:  Print to have information related to stores, controls, hazards, etc.  Cues are on the GPS, but not all the addresses, etc.

THE POP POP POP:  11:30am

OK, so this is your chance to "spread the word of randonneuring." 

• The pop is 100k vs the 200k brevet
• Starts later (so you can stay out later the night before)
  
• Starts later (so you don't need lights or reflective gear)
• Starts later (so it'll be warmer)
• Starts later (so you may have 200k'ers finish with you)
• Get your significant other or unsuspecting civilian friend to come ride this, while you ride the 200k!  Everybody wins.
• Even if you're a "maybe not," please let me know you're a maybe.  I'd rather plan for you...so, ask any questions and send any newbies my way.  Let's get 'em hooked!

Please note:

Randonneuring inherently involves various hazards, and riders assume all risks associated with the activity.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, motor vehicles; other cyclists; loose dogs, livestock or wild animals; road flaws including cracks, potholes, ridges, gratings, rumble strips, sand or gravel; lightning, heat, cold, ice, or other hazardous weather; mechanical failures; fatigue; medical conditions; assault.  All routes are on public roads or paths, and neither the route nor any flaws in the road surface are marked.  All routes are unsupported.  Riders will be required to sign and submit the attached waiver prior to riding.  Please read it, as you are signing away some rights and are responsible for knowing what you sign.

Please reply to me and/or Dan concerning the event and I will post any additional details as updates to the original email string.

Ciao for now and holler back with questions!

Pam Wright

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