Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 31st recap
The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty-seven cyclists to Elmore this past Tuesday, August 31st. It was a nearly perfect evening for riding.
Scott Lang led his Ghost Pepper Riders to a 23.9 mph average. Bob Kayden and his Cayenne Pepper Riders averaged 22.3 mph. Doug Kilpatrick led the Habanero Riders and reported an average of 20.9 mph. Todd Pollock reported starting out with seven Jalapeno Riders, picking up two more along the way, and ending up with an 18.7 mph average. Four of us rode out as the Sweet Pepper Riders, and stayed together most of the way. My Garmin indicated a 16.4 mph average.
Pictured is first time Speedtrap Rider Eric Schulz. Eric hails all the way from Minnesota, and makes his home there. However, he will be doing business periodically in our area, so he’ll likely be joining us again! Welcome Eric!
Next, Tuesday, September 7, the long range forecast calls for a high temperature of 85 degrees, a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, and a SW wind of 18 mph. We will be riding the Peggy Avers 25-mile Ride. Peggy Avers operates I Scream On Your Left, the ice cream shop next to Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore. Over three years ago she fell from a ladder 16 feet to concrete while getting Christmas decorations out of storage. We had a special ride for her to raise some funds to help with medical bills. The map and link to ride with gps are provided.
Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!
Chuck Nicewonder
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