Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 17th recap
This past Tuesday, May 17th, saw thirty-seven cyclists come to Elmore for the Speedtrap Ride. The weather was favorable, with only light winds and a temperature of 70 degrees.
Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a 22.7 mph average
Bob Kayden reported 21.6 mph for his Cayenne Pepper Riders.
The Habanero riders rode to a 20.5 mph average as reported by Doug Metzger
The Jalapeno Riders, led by Todd Pollock, rode to a 16.6 mph average as reported by Kenneth Shaw.
Four other Sweet Pepper Riders and I rode out, and picked up a sixth rider along the way. Claude Watkins from the group reported 15.1 mph, about 2 mph faster than last week.
Most of the groups’ average were up from last week!
Pictured is regular Speedtrap Rider Candy Langoria, as he appeared June 18, 2019.
The next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride will take place this coming Tuesday, May 24th. The weather looks to be favorable with a temperature in the low 70s, and no precipitation. There will, however, be an easterly wind of 10 mph, making a slight headwind for the return trip to Elmore.
Sign-in for the Speedtrap Ride begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop, and we roll out at 6:30 pm. I hope to see you then!
Chuck Nicewonder
