Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 14th recap
The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty-three cyclists to Elmore last night, Tuesday, June 14th, for its latest chapter. There was a light easterly wind providing a tailwind on the way out of Elmore, and a mild headwind returning, but it wasn’t all that bad.
Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a riding average of 22.5 mph. Bob Kayden was one of five Cayenne Pepper Riders who rode to a 21.4 mph average. Todd Pollock, filling in for Doug Kilpatrick led a group of three other Habanero Riders. Todd reported a 20.6 mph average. Doug Kilpatrick, substituting for Todd Pollock, led a group of Jalapeno Riders to an average of 18.9 mph.
I was one of four Sweet Pepper Riders. About halfway through the ride, Ben Durant went ahead(no report from him), and Ron Berry turned to head home on his bike. Claude Watkins and I finished the ride having a great time as we were talking, but we didn’t really think about our speed. Perhaps a record for very casual riding?
Pictured are three riders new to the Speedtrap Ride: Joe Bialecki(Spoke Life jersey), Daniel Goeder(green and white jersey), and Steve McNamee(syncros jersey). Welcome all to the Speedtrap Ride.
Also pictured are Todd Pollock’s three companions in the Habanero group.
Next Tuesday, June 21st, will be our Summer Solstice Ride. The long-range forecast is for a high of 96 degrees, a WSW wind of 15 mph[nice tailwind for the return to Elmore!], and a 20% chance of a thunderstorm. Planned is a pizza party after the ride. If you plan to join us, please bring a few dollars for pizza(from the Portage Inn) and food to share. I hope to see you then!
Chuck Nicewonder
