Latest Club News & Info

Windsday starts Wednesday May 1st, 6:30pm.

We have two groups:

Edgar Rapp leads a 21+ mph group 

Dan Riley leads a slower group 18-20 mph

We’d love to have a 16-18 mph group, but need a leader. Let us know if you’re interested.

Same route as of August 2023

Forecast:

Wind W@13mi, sunny and 74F

From:

Central Trail Elementary

4321 Mitchaw Rd

Sylvania, OH 43560

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44084864

If the route looks familiar, it should. We just reversed last week's route. Why waste a perfectly good route? We’ll roll out of Whitehouse, across the street from Cycle Werks, at 8:00. Our route will take us N and W and by the Field of Dreams drive-in as we head S to Liberty Ctr for a brief stop at Grandma’s. Then it's E through Texas before we head NE to Whitehouse. Possibility of damp roads, but things should dry out, and the current prediction is low NE winds.

As usual, it's 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride. Be sure to come and join us!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46459083

As many of you know, this week starting on Wednesday, May 1^st, will see the start of TAB’s official weeknight riding. (I think there’s an unofficial Speedtrap out of Elmore this evening, conditions look ideal for tonight’s ride). Just a few things to consider:

1). Have you been out riding already? Many of the groups will most likely start out on the lower/lighter end of their rolling speeds at the beginning of the season. And many group are “NO DROP” groups; HOWEVER… please make sure you’re physically able to ride the posted distance and keep up in the group you choose to ride with. If unsure, perhaps start out in a group with a lower AVS/Rolling-speed and work your way up.

2). How’s your bike and equipment? When was the last time you had your bike tuned up? How old are the tires? When was the last time your tubes were replaced? Is your helmet in good condition with no falls or impacts to it? How’s your shoes? When was the last time you replaced your cleats? Is your chain in good working order? Are your lights charged up and ready to go.

3). For anyone new to TAB and/or group riding looking to make new friends, TAB has a ride for you! However, for those who are unfamiliar with group riding, please check out the below video. Most TAB rides employ the use of a double pace-line, (in smaller groups, the Ride Leader may opt to use a single-pace line). If unfamiliar with group riding, we recommend new-comers ride with one of our slower-paced rides including the Saturday morning “Meandering,” or the Thursday evening 5Fer with Group 6 “Spicy” or Group 7 “GLR.” Once familiar with group riding, you may choose to “bump” up to some of the faster groups. Please also identify yourself to the group Ride Leader, so that they can go over any specific ride etiquette unique to their group. They may opt to have you ride in the rear of the group for the time being before allowing you to work your way up to the lead-bikes.
Group riding basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93dprSqdL5s

We all want to have a great, fun, and SAFE riding season. Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone and see you on the road!

Please check out TAB’s group rides at:
https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/Club-Rides

Please check out TAB’s Ride Rules & Standards at:
https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/Ride-Rules-and-Standards

David Barret

Ladies & Gentlemen!!

The Meanderer's are headed to breakfast today (27Apr)! The ride is cancelled, but we'd love to still hangout. Let me know of you'll be joining us!! See you at The Buzz @9a!

The Adventure Ride for today is canceled. Stay home and dry, you can go riding later.

Kris Jensen and I are concerned that the weather looks shaky for tomorrow’s Adventure Ride. If we’re going to cancel, we'll post here by 8:15 on Saturday, Check back before you come out tomorrow. Thanks!

Heat Wave!! We’re looking at 63 degrees at start time this Saturday rising to the high 60’s by the end of the ride. No tights needed this weekend! We'll roll out of Whitehouse, across the street from Cycle Werks, at 9:00. Our route will take us S and W down to the E of Texas before we head to Liberty Ctr for a brief stop at Grandma’s. Then it’s N and E to Oak Openings before we return to Whitehouse. As usual, it's 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride. Be sure to come and join us!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46354932

The Meanderer's roll this Saturday, Apr 27th from Whitehouse at 9a. 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!

It's month end, so that means we head over to one of the local eateries for a post ride bite. I think I saw some rain in the forecast for Saturday morning, we will just head over the the local eatery early if we do cancel the ride for the weather. Hope you'll try to come out and join us!!

The Meanderer's roll this Saturday, Apr 20th from Secor Metropark at 9a. Meet up at the Secor Center parking lot so that we can adventure out for a 27-mile tour out to Swanton and Ai before looping back to the park. Bring hydration and a snack for our rest stop break, but this week we will stop at CK Sweats In Swanton (they have coffee and other goodies for purchase). 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!

Secor Metropark: 10001 W Central Ave, Berkey, OH 43504

From Our Friends at the MetroParks

Good Morning Mighty Cyclists, FYI: We received the following from our friends at the MetroParks:Wabash Cannonball Trail, South Fork Trail Closure due to 3rd party pipeline repairs/maintenance. Wabash Cannonball trail, South Fork, at Monclova-Waterville Rd to the west will be closed from February 20th through March 1st for pipeline repairs/maintenance.  Wabash Cannonball trail, South Fork, at Stitt Rd. be closed from March 2nd through March 14th, also for pipeline repairs/maintenance.