Reported results for Thursday 5/4/23 (The Fourth was with us)

Group 1 (Hot1) - Ben reported an average 24.4 with no one dropped?  You can see his report on FB: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/48899481811/permalink/10160879678426812/

Group 2 (Hot2) - Tim and his Hot 2 cohorts came back to the park with a 22.6 mph average.  

Group 3 (Xtra Spicy) - Douglas wrangled a group of wild untamed horses that came back to the park with an even 21.0 mph average. 

Group 4 (Spicy Plus) - Rick Metcalf came out of retirement to lead the Spicy plus rat pack and came in with an average of 17.8 mph if I remember what Rick told me post ride.  

** We still need leaders for Spicy Plus. If you're interested, let myself and Chuck Nicewonder know **

Group 5 (Spicy) - David and Mark led a spirited group of 7 that came in with a 16.4 mph average.  

Group 6 (GLR) - No report

47 riders signed in on the clipboards.  There were more for sure.  It is important that you sign in.  Just in case something "bad" happens. We need the information for communication and insurance purposes. 

Some people inquired about on-line sign up.  The site is active and ready to go.  Use the following link to register online:

https://toledo-area-bicyclists.ticketleap.com/2023-thursday-5fer/

The next ride is Thursday, 5/11/2023. Our predicted weather is looking optimal.  A high of 77 is predicted with mostly sunny conditions.  The wind is predicted to be out of the SSW at 6 mph with gusts to 10 mph. 

It's the beginning of the season so some reminders on paceline do's and don'ts are always worth the review:

• Do: ride smoothly and predictably
• Don’t: swerve, surge, or brake suddenly.
• Do: ride only as close to the wheel in front of you as you feel comfortable and safe doing
• Don’t: overlap your wheel with the wheel ahead of you.
• Do: Stay attentive and keep your hands where you can access the brakes if needed.
• Don’t: use aerobars or positions that compromise control.
• Do: Communicate hazards and obstructions! 

That's it for now.  I look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

Regards,

Joe "El Capitan" Peltier