Let's make circles!!!!

[Judy Seltzer]

"Age is just a number; miles logged are not."

Okay, our 18th ride of the season will take place tomorrow, Monday August 25th. Right now, the weather is forecast to be iffy, with a chance of rain. If the weather does not cooperate, I will cancel the ride between 3-4pm on Monday afternoon. 

Once again, I thank you all for reinstating the Monday Night Ride as the designated "Chill Ride." That is, the ride to be used to recover from long weekend rides, get the legs ready for a Tuesday night ride, or become comfortable with group rides. For any newcomers, I will review the Riverside Rules of the Road:

• The 20-mile route MAX speed is 18mph
• The 18-mile route MAX speed is 16mph
• Give different riders the chance to pull if they move to the front
• 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!
• With the sun setting earlier, be sure to have a HEAD LIGHT, as well as a rear light

Again, we are delighted to offer two routes to accommodate the preferences of the group. Feel free to do whichever route "floats your bike." We are returning to the original 20-mile route.

Below is the map for each of the new routes. PLEASE review prior to the ride.  A portion of Central Street leading to Main Street is grooved pavement. If you want to avoid it, go right on Church Street after the Rte. 95 Bridge and then continue on to Moody St. 

 

18-Mile Group Ride Option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51838670

20-Mile Group Ride Option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50368004

Come for the ride stay for the beer! Yep, beer following the ride.

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).

PLEASE register to receive notifications about all of the Riverside Community Rides. Here are the instructions: Follow this link to add yourself to the Google Group Rides e-mail list. If that does not work, send an email to: riversiderid...@googlegroups.com. Stick anything in subject line.

Hope to see you soon!

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