Monday Night Mix-Up Ride Redux

[Judy Seltzer]

Greetings Riders!

Our 10th ride of the season will take place tomorrow, June 8th. Right now, the weather forecast suggests a perfect night for making circles - low-70's and sunny, with little wind. If the weather takes a turn for the worse, I will cancel the ride between 3-4pm in the afternoon. 

Last week's Mix-Up Ride played out really well. We will repeat the 3-Option drill this week, using the same alternate routes, while roadwork on our normal routes continues. 

Here is the breakdown:

Spicy Ride: 18-mile loop with an 18+mph avg.

Salty Ride: 18-mile loop with a max 18mph avg, as advertised.

Sweet Ride: 16-mile loop with a max 16mph avg, as advertised. There will be a designated "sweep" for this ride.

Here are the Routes. PLEASE REVIEW: 

Spicy and Salty Route: Alt MNR

Alt MNR 17.8 mi, +707 ft. Bike ride in Newburyport, MA

Sweet Route: Back up Route for MNR

Back up Route for MNR 16.9 mi, +554 ft. Bike ride in Newburyport, MA

Here are, once again, the Riverside Rules of the Road:

• Give different riders the chance to pull if they move to the front; DO NOT pull if you do not know the route
• When riding on a road with a bike lane, stay INSIDE the bike lane
• When riding on backroads, ride NO MORE than two abreast, and hug the inside shoulder
• Announce if you are passing a rider, and pass ONLY on the left
• On narrow roads with sharp corners, stay SINGLE FILE on the corners (Plummers Lane)
• If you hear "CAR BACK!" hug the right shoulder and stay single file until the car passes
• Helmets and REAR LIGHTS are mandatory for ALL riders!
• Front lights are advisable for the ride home

As always, come for the ride and stay for the beer!

PLACE: Riverside Cycles, Newburyport (at the Tannery), 50 Water St.

TIME: 5:20 meet-up in the parking lot, with a 5:30 departure. Text me if you are going to be a few minutes late (508-250-8803).

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Hope to see you soon!

Judith B. Seltzer, MPH, MBA
(cell): 508-250-8803
(e-mail): judith...@yahoo.com