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The Meanderer's roll this Saturday, May 18th from Whitehouse at 8a. Meet up across the street from Cycle Werks so that we can adventure out for a 25-mile tour out to Waterville & Providence Dam. Bring hydration and a snack for our rest stop break. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph and an average that will fall somewhere between 13-15mph for this NO DROP ride. Pace is set by the abilities of the group that gathers! We hope you'll come out to ride bikes with us!!

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 14^th recap

          The Speedtrap Ride brought twenty-two hardy cyclists to Elmore Tuesday evening to ride once again under threatening skies.

       Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported an average of 23 mph.

John Del Toro and Ken South led a combined Cayenne Pepper/ Habanero group.

John reported an average of 20.2 mph, while Ken reported 19.8 mph

Hubert Backes rode out with a few Jalapeno riders. No report from that group.

Candy Langoria, Ben Durant, and Marcy Skirvil formed the Sweet Pepper Riders. Ben reported an average of 15.2 mph.

          But, all riders got soaked as the rain came down with 4 +/- miles left in the ride. Also Kathy Metzger had a flat with about 4 miles to go!

       Pictured is first time Speedtrap rider Rick Holt, who has lived in the area in the past, but who is now visiting from Florida. Also pictured is Marcy Skirvil., who rode in her first OFFICIAL Speedtrap ride. Welcome to both!

        The Speedtrap Ride will resume next Tuesday, May 21^st. The long-range forecast calls for a high temperature in the low 80s, but with windy conditions, and once again a 50% chance of PM thunderstorms. I hope to see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

Mighty Cyclists,

It is Thursday and that means we ride!!  This evening’s weather looks OUTSTANDING with a ride time temperature of 72 with winds out of the ESE at 8 mph gusting to 9.  These conditions will be ideal for tonight’s ride.  Bring your “A” game because we are going to have some fun. 

Announcements:

• The Memorial Day ride is a go.  Chuck Nicewonder is the ride captain.  He needs ride leaders.  If you’re interested and willing to step up, you can contact chuck at 419-345-9248
• • The Pavilion on the river side has been reserved and Chuck is working on post ride food.
• Safety Issue: Headphones.  They are a big NO for group rides.
• Equipment:  Make sure to inspect pre-ride and have your machine in great riding shape.
• Lights are highly recommended.  Even with our bright and flashy kits, lights are the best way to not be invisible on the road.

Tonight’s rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 23+ mph, 26 mi:    Eric Wharton

• Expect rolling averages to be 28 mph or more.

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: 21-23 mph 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

• Expect rolling averages of 25 mph or more.

Group 3 (Hot 3) - Avg: 20-22 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

• Expect rolling averages of 24 mph or more.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Leader Needed (Peltier to fill in for the month of May)

• Expect rolling averages of 23 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 5 (Spicy +) - Avg: 18-20 mph, 26 mi:  Keith Meredith

• Expect Rolling averages of 22 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 6 (Spicy) – Avg: 16-18 mph, 26 mi: David Barret and Mark Maxwell

• Expect Rolling averages of 19 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 7 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  John Galdeen

• Expect rolling averages of 17 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Be safe, have fun.

Joe and Vince

This Saturday, it’s north to Michigan! Start at Secor Park to head north to Ottawa Lake before turning west towards Blissfield for our rest stop. From there we’ll cruise along the River Raisin then down to Metamora and back to Secor for a 41 mile loop. Roads are better than you think, with one rough stretch to not disappoint you Michigan road haters out there. Weather looks good with 60 degrees at start time, and partly cloudy skies with low to moderate east winds.

Meet us this Saturday, at Secor Park, 8:00. As usual, it's 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46672523

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday, May 14^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will again, weather permitting, roll out from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14^th, at 6:30 pm.

          Hopefully all five groups will ride:

Scott Lang’s Ghost Pepper Riders, averaging 22+ mph

John Del Toro’s Cayenne Pepper Riders, averaging 21 +/- mph

Ken South’s Habanero Riders, averaging 20 +/- m ph

The Jalapeno Riders, led by Ken Shaw and Andy Gundlach, averaging anywhere from 16 – 19 mph.

And my Sweet Pepper Riders, those who would like to ride at a more casual pace.

          Showers are predicted for most of the day, with a 50% chance at ride time. However, that’s a 50% chance of no showers! Winds are predicted to be ENE at 9 mph, with a temperature in the mid to upper 60s.

          Pictured are some Jalapeno Riders on Alpe d’Elmore, July 12, 2022.

          The Speedtrap Ride travels on quiet country roads for 25 miles[22 miles for the slower groups]. Why not give it a try! Sign-in begins at 6:00 In front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

This Windsday’s Ride will be our annual Ride to the Ride Of Silence. Meet us at Tam O Shanter, 7060 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560 in the back parking lot at 6:00. We’ll ride up the University Parks trail to UT for the start of the ride. After the actual ride, we’ll head back up the trail to Tam O. Pace will be 15-17 miles an hour. Please wear your TAB gear to the ride. If you have a choice, bring your bike that’s best suited to city streets. To learn more about the Ride of Silence follow the link below:

https://wearetraffic.org/ride-of-silence-toledo

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 7^th recap

          With the threat and prediction of severe thunderstorms and a tornado watch, only seventeen hardy cyclists came to Elmore on Tuesday for the first official Speedtrap Ride of 2024.

          The regular groups did not ride out as usual. Most riders were from the Ghost Pepper Group, and those that did ride left early to hopefully beat the rain. Riding averages from 21.5 to 22.5 mph were reported.

          Hubert Backes and perhaps three others formed a slightly slower group. No report from that group.

          All riders returned to Elmore safely and reported only a few drops of rain. No real severe weather passed through Elmore.

          Pictured is Tim Michael’s Uncle Greg Smith, visiting from Alabama,  on his first Speedtrap Ride. Welcome Greg!

          Doug Metzger provided the picture of yours truly! Thank you Doug!

After the ride, several gathered in the bike shop for a feast of pulled pork plus other treats, and to celebrate Nicole Reece’s birthday. Happy Birthday Nicole!

          The next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride will take place this coming Tuesday, May 14^th. The long-range forecast calls for rain, but we’ll have to wait and see!

Perhaps I’ll see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

Mighty Cyclists,

We had 50 intrepid riders show up for the inaugural 2024 Thursday 5’fer. 

Group 1 (Hot 1) came in with an average of 24.8 mph and started the year off HOT

Group 2 (Hot 2) had no average reported.

Group 3 (Hot 3) came in with an average of 21.9 mph.

Group 4 (Extra Spicy)/5 (Spicy Plus) combined came in with an average of 19.2 mph. 

Group 6 (Spicy) rolled in with a 16.2 mph average.

Group 7 (GLR): No reported average, had a mechanical (Broken Chain) to deal with but still returned with a positive ride report.

Many thanks to Joe Connely for assisting the rider with the broken chain.

Tonight’s rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 23+ mph, 26 mi:    Eric Wharton

·        Expect rolling averages to be 28 mph or more.

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: 21-23 mph 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

·        Expect rolling averages of 25 mph or more.

Group 3 (Hot 3) - Avg: 20-22 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

·        Expect rolling averages of 24 mph or more.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Leader Needed (Peltier to fill in for the month of May)

·        Expect rolling averages of 23 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 5 (Spicy +) - Avg: 18-20 mph, 26 mi:  Keith Meredith

·        Expect Rolling averages of 22 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 6 (Spicy) – Avg: 16-18 mph, 26 mi: David Barret and Mark Maxwell

·        Expect Rolling averages of 19 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 7 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  John Galdeen

·        Expect rolling averages of 17 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Weather is a factor.  We’ll make the call by 5 pm.  Watch your email and the FB page for notifications.

Please inspect your bike and equipment pre-ride.  Make sure you are ready for any contingency.

No headphones.  If you can’t hear your fellow riders, that is a safety issue.

Be safe, have fun.

Joe and Vince

This week’s Adventure Ride has us traveling W and S from Secor Park to visit beautiful downtown Swanton before arriving at Delta for our rest break. After that we’ll sweep NE back to Secor.

Meet us this Saturday, at Secor Park, 8:00. As usual, it's 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride. The weather says a good chance of rain so check back in case of a cancellation.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44126685

CANCELLED due to weather.... sorry everyone!! 

Weather doesn't look too promising, but in case the forecast changes the Meanderer's will roll this Saturday, May 11th out of Whitehouse at 8a. Meet up in the parking lot across from Cycle Werks so that we can adventure out for a 27-mile loop that runs through the Oaks and out to the Fraker Mill Covered Bridge. Bring hydration and a snack for our rest stop break. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph, but this is a NO DROP ride that will only go as fast as 100% of the attendees can manage. Check back here to confirm if we've had to cancel or if we are rolling!

Also, don't miss out on your chance to get your Hubert T-shirt. Here's the link in case you lost it!! https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/Hubert-T-shirt