Latest Club News & Info

TAB’s Memorial 100 Ride  May 29^th

          TAB’s Memorial 100 Ride, the Rob Rausch Memorial,  will take place this coming Monday, May 29^th, at 8:00 am from the Side Cut Metropark Parking Lot on the river side of the road.

          Doug Kilpatrick will be leading the 20 mph group.

          Dan Riley will take out the 18 mph group.

          Kenneth Shaw Jr. and David Justin Barret will lead any other groups that would like to ride.

          Chicken, potatoes, plus ???? will be served at approximately noon and will be provided by Cracker Barrel of Maumee, Rob Rausch’s workplace. Restaurant manager Tyler(and staff) will be serving us in honor and memory of his very close friend, Rob Rausch. Riders will gather on their return to Side Cut at the Riverview Pavilion for lunch.

          If anyone would like to bring any additional side dishes or treats, you are welcome to do so.

          This year we will be collecting donations for HOOVES. It is an organization that uses rescued horses in 4-day retreats for veterans, first responders, and their family members,  nationwide, who are seeking recovery from service-connected stress.

          We still need a couple of people to serve as SAG drivers.

I hope to see you on the road.

Chuck Nicewonder

This Saturday, May 27th come join the TAB Meanderer's for the Pre-Party of the Metropark's Bike Party starting from Glass City Metropark. We will roll at 8a for a 28-mile loop that will include Maumee Bay and Pearson Park's before returning in time for the festivities. Start location has moved to 983 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605 for this ride. Bring hydration, a snack, and a change of clothes so you can hang out and enjoy the main event!! Everyone, and I mean everyone, will be there (Brick & Breakfast, Spicy Adventure Ride, Adventure Ride, Meandering Ride, & Coffee & Party too)!! 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42764014

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 23^rd recap

          Pleasant late spring weather brought forty-one hardy cyclists to Elmore Tuesday evening for the latest edition of the Speedtrap Ride.

          Scott Lang led his Ghost Pepper Riders to an average of 23.3 mph.

          Bob Kayden reported a riding average of 21.8 for his Cayenne Pepper Riders.

          Doug Kilpatrick reported that his four Habanero Riders rode to  a 20.5 mph average.

          Todd Pollock reported his twelve Jalapeno Riders rode with an average of 17.9 mph.

          Claude Watkins, filling in for me one last time, reported a good ride with an average of 16 mph.

          Pictured is Todd Pollock with his Jalapeno Riders.

The long-range forecast for next Tuesday, May 30^th,  calls for mostly sunny skies, little chance of rain, and a high temperature of 84 degrees. However, there will be once again a moderate ENE wind of 10 mph.

          The Speedtrap Ride is a bike ride of the Toledo Area Bicyclists AND the Flatlanders Bike Club. It’s a great opportunity to ride some quiet country roads with little vehicular traffic. It’s also an opportunity to meet and ride with some great people, too!

          Sign-in will begin at 6:00 in front of the bike shop in Elmore. I hope to see you then!

          Chuck Nicewonder

         

Mighty Cyclists,

It will be a cool, windy ride tonight.  Choose your clothing wisely and come prepared to ride.

Remember you can sign in electronically (Right Click and open in new tab):

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

Tonight's rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 20-24+ mph, 26 mi:    Ben Groves

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: Less hot than Hot1 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

Group 3 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21+ mph, 26 mi:  Doug Kilpatrick

Group 3.5 (Xtra Spicy 2/Bold Picantes - Beta Test Group) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi: Traci Bash with Joe Peltier as her back-up.

Group 4 (Spicy Plus) - Avg: 18-19.5 mph, 26 mi:  ???

Group 5 (Spicy) - Avg: 16-18 mph, 24 mi:  Jodie Petcoff

Group 6 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  ???

Regards,

Joe "El Capitan" Peltier

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 16^th recap and Tuesday May 23^rd ride

          Last Tuesday, May 16^th, pleasant spring weather brought several hardy cyclists to the  Speedtrap Ride.

Scott Lang’s  Ghost Pepper Riders reported an average of 24,2mph.

The Cayanne Pepper Riders rode to a 21.4 mph average

Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders reported 20.4 mph

Todd Pollock reported that 9 Jalapeno Riders rode to a 17.2 mph average

Thank you Todd and Doug for your reports/

          Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23^rd, the Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will roll out once again at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          The usual five riding groups will be heading out. No matter what your riding speed, there is a group for you! Are you ready for the Speedtrap Challenge!!

          The weather prediction for ride time calls for  sunny skies, a temperature of 78 degrees, ENE winds at 8 mph, and no chance of rain.

          Pictured are some Ghost Pepper Riders on August 23, 2022.

          Sign-in for this week’s ride begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

TAB's Memorial 100 ride will take place on Monday, May 29th, beginning at 8:00am from Side Cut MetroPark. Food will be provided by Cracker Barrel after the ride. There will be a faster group and a slower group.

However, TAB needs a leader or two for the slower group. Illness has forced those who had volunteered to back out ! Thiis could be you! Please let me know if you are willing to help. Thank you!

Chuck Nicewonder

In an exciting development, we have ride leaders for 4 groups. Douglass Kilpatrick Jr will lead the 20 mph group

Daniel Riley will lead the 18 mph group, Kenneth Shaw Jr. And David Justin Barret will cover any other groups that want to ride.

This Saturdays TAB Spicy Adventure ride will be departing from Cyclewerks in Whitehouse at 8 am. We will be rolling north through Secor Metropark and out to Metamora for a quick stop. Then back to Whitehouse for 48 miles. Our rolling speeds will be 18 to 22 mph based on the weather, terrain and group of riders. We will use the same route planned for last week. Except we will ride it backwards.

On the off chance the weather cooperates this weekend, the Meandering Ride will depart Whitehouse this Saturday, May 20th at 8a (meeting just across from Cycle Werks) for the 28-mile loop up to Secor Park and back that we planned for last weekend! Our route will average between 13-15mph, so you can expect some rolling speeds up to 17mph, but we adjust the pace for the abilities of the group that day. Bring a hydration and a snack for our short break at the park! Hope you can join us!!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088220

Mighty Cyclists,

We are looking at another GREAT evening for cycling on Thursday, 5/18. Cooler temps, dry conditions and moderate winds. 

We will be beta-testing a new group for the next few weeks, Group 3.5 (Xtra Spicy 2/Bold Picantes - Beta Test Group)

• Where Xtra Spicy has been pushing the 21 mph envelope, the goal of this group will be 20 mph +
• This should be a good group for riders who may be struggling with Extra Spicy and too strong for Spicy Plus.
• Rolling averages will be 20 to 22 mph + depending on the wind and group dynamics.
• The goal will be to get stronger and more skilled at riding with a faster group. So you will be pushed at times.
• This group is not represented in the online sign up yet.  If this works out and the group becomes "official" I will update the online sign up at that point.  Just sign up under Extra Spicy for now.

Please be signed in and at the starting point by 18:25 for pre-ride announcements.  With the extra group we need to have Hot 1 rolling at 18:30.

Remember you can sign in electronically at

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

Rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 20-23 + mph, 26 mi:    Ben Groves

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: Less hot than Hot1 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

Group 3 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Doug Kilpatrick

Group 3.5 (Xtra Spicy 2/Bold Picantes - Beta Test Group) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi: Traci Bash with Joe Peltier as her back-up.

Group 4 (Spicy Plus) - Avg: 18-19.5 mph, 26 mi:  ???

Group 5 (Spicy) - Avg: 16-18 mph, 24 mi:  Dave Barret/Mark Maxwell

Group 6 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  ???

Speedtrap Ride: Tuesday May 9^th recap and Tuesday May 16^th Ride

          Last Tuesday, May 9^th, thirty-five cyclists came to Elmore for a pleasant evening of cycling:

          Scott Lang led his Ghost Pepper Riders to a 23.1 mph average

          John Del Toro led the Cayenne Pepper Riders to a 21 mph average.                   

Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders reported an average of 19.5 mph

          Todd Pollock led a group of six Jalapeno cyclists and reported a riding average of 16.2 mph

          No report from the Sweet Pepper Riders.

          Pictured are the Jalapeno Riders going against an easterly headwind. Thank you Todd Pollock for that photo. Also pictured is Nicole Reece in the kitten jersey. Several riders stayed in Elmore after the ride to celebrate Nicole’s birthday. Happy Birthday Nicole! Thank you John Del Toro for that photo and for the general ride report.

          The next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16^th. Cyclists will leave Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore promptly at 6:30 pm.

The same five groups will prevail! Are you ready for the Speedtrap challenge!

The weather for tomorrow’s ride is predicted to be even more favorable than last week: a temperature in the upper 70s, a west wind of 11 mph, and partly cloudy skies with no chance of rain.

          Sign-in will take place once again in the bike shop, or out on the table in front of the bike shop, as I may not be in Elmore again this week. I do plan to resume my official role as ride captain next week, May 23^rd.

Chuck Nicewonder