Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 12th recap
Greetings to all,
The Steadfast Speedtrip Riders numbered twenty-nine out of Elmore this past Tuesday, July 12th. All took advantages of sunny skies, and a west wind making a nice tailwind for the return ride to Elmore.
The Ghost Pepper Riders split into three groups while out on the road. One group reported an average of 24.4 mph; the second group 23.9 mph, and the third group 21.6 mph. Bob Kayden and his Cayenne Pepper Riders rode to a 21.4 mph average. Doug Kilpatrick would have been the sole Habanero Rider, so he rode with the Cayenne Pepper Riders.
Todd Pollock led a group of Jalapeno Riders and reported 18.2 mph. Claude Watkins reported 15.4 mph for the Sweet Pepper Riders.
Welcome back to the Speedtrap Ride to Ron and Joyce Purk! Since they hadn’t been riding for a while, John Galdeen[TAB 5fer Thursday GLR leader] guided them through the ride. Joyce reported 12.8 mph.
Pictured are Ron and Joyce Purk, with John Galdeen. Also pictured is Doug Kilpatrick, a man of many hats: Habanero Ride Leader, TAB 5fer Thursday Extra Spicy Ride Leader, sometimes TAB Saturday Adventure Ride Leader, Bike Specialist at Spoke Life Cycles Elmore, TAB president, and family man! Whew!
The last picture was provided by Todd Pollock! Thank you Todd! He captured the Jalapeno group tackling Alpe d’Elmore, the longest and highest climb on the Speedtrap route that traverses the entire width of the Ohio Turnpike.
The weather for next Tuesday calls for mostly sunny skies, a SW wind of 13 mph, and a high of 90 degrees! It looks to be a great summer ride! Please join us!
Chuck Nicewonder
