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  • 10/19/2022 7:43 PM | Jodie Petcoff (Administrator)

    The Meanderer's are going to help celebrate Hubert's birthday for our second to last ride of the season. We roll at 9a out of Whitehouse (across from Cyclewerks), bring hydration and a snack to enjoy. Our normal 13-15mph average pace for the ride will be held firm based on who shows up and makes sure we know they are there to meander. We're planning on an abbreviated route and Roger & I will have the mileage worked out in the next day or two. We hope you'll come join us and help celebrate Hubert's big day!!


  • 10/19/2022 5:51 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    From Rick Metcalf

    Hubert’s Birthday Ride! This Saturday at 9:00 starting from Whitehouse. Fantastic weather, probably the best we have ever had for his birthday Ride! Mid 50s at the start, low 70s at the finish! Doesn’t get any better! 85 miles of late October bliss! Please join us and help pull Hubert across his 85th Birthday Ride finish line.

    Lunch location will depend on size of group. 10 or less Spenglers, more than 10 fast food to conserve time.

  • 10/17/2022 5:29 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday October 18th

              For anyone who would like to ride, you can form an unofficial Speedtrap Ride tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:00 pm, or as soon as bike shop folks can be ready.

              However, weather conditions are likely to be very unfavorable for riding. Predicted is a temperature of 42 degrees, a 78% chance of rain, and a west wind of 18 mph. I will likely not be in Elmore, (as I also have an important physical therapy appointment after school).

              This might be a good time to recognize a few people who have contributed to the success of the Speedtrap Ride: Spoke Life Cycle employees. Probably before every ride someone is buying a last-minute accessory, getting a bike tune-up, having a flat fixed, or even buying a new bike. Thank you Spoke Life Cycles. Of course, Speedtrap Riders have provided business for the shop, too!

              Pictured are Spoke Life owner Rob Golden, employees Doug Kilpatrick,  Mike Meiser, and Dan Waggoner(on the tandem) Thank you!

              The long-range forecast for next Tuesday, October 25th, calls for a high temperature of 69 degrees, partly cloudy skies with a 24% chance of rain, and a SSW wind of 16 mph. It looks like conditions will be favorable for an unofficial ride then!

    Chuck Nicewonder

  • 10/16/2022 11:40 AM | Kenneth Shaw (Administrator)

    The Westerly is Done for the year... kinda

    This has been my first season as a ride leader and it has been a learning experience of course. But, it has been a positive experience! I've made some mistakes and am hoping to continue this ride next year as long as my schedule allows. I've gotten to start friendships with several riders getting to hear their stories. The biking community in the area is truly awesome with a statistically low number of jerks!

    So this serves as an official announcement that the ride is done for the year as too much of the ride would take place after sunset, which isn't safe of course now.

    However, I want to ride the route this afternoon. This is short notice but to anyone interested, feel free to come out and join me. I'll be departing at 4 pm. The weather looks great with a light wind out of the SW. Hell, shouldn't even need a jacket, its Vitamin D weather!



  • 10/14/2022 1:11 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday October 11th recap

              Eighteen cyclists came to Elmore Tuesday evening  and rode an unofficial Speedtrap Ride. It waa relatively warm, with a temperature near 70, but skies were cloudy and gloomy, and most riders reported a strong wind on much of the ride.

              .Jacob Morrison, substituting for Scott Lang, led four Ghost Pepper Riders and reported an average of 23.2 mph

              Bob Kayden led seven Cayenne Pepper Riders and reported a riding average of 21.7 mph

              There was no official leader for the Habanero/Jalapeno Riders, but Todd Pollock indicated 19.8 mph.

              Ron Purk and Candy Langoria left early but reported a 16 mph average.

              Tim Dillon rode his first Speedtrap Ride Tuesday evening. Tim was visiting family in Perrysburg. He hails from another state, but said he is a now an official TAB member. Tim said he liked how the ride was organized and how riders all rode cooperating with each other. Tim is pictured. Welcome Tim!

              Also pictured is yours truly wearing the kitten jersey, although a week late. It is a Flatlanders tradition for a rider celebrating a birthday to wear the kitten jersey, However, no one knew where the jersey actually was last week. Thank you Kathy Metzger for that photo!

              Another unofficial Speedtrap Ride is planned for next Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:00 pm(or as soon as bike shop folks can be ready). However, there is a 46% chance of PM showers with a high temperature of only 47 degrees.

              Perhaps I’ll see you then!

    Chuck Nicewonder


     

  • 10/09/2022 6:44 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday October 11th

              The Speedtrap Ride, still one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will again have an unofficial chapter this Tuesday, October 11th. Riders will depart Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio, at 6:00 pm, or as soon as bike shop folks can close the store and be ready to ride. Slower riders are welcome to leave early if they choose.

              Regular Speedtrap Ride leaders may or may not be in attendance. They are not required to be present for an unofficial ride. We will once again form riding groups based on the riders that come to ride and those willing to lead.

              The weather forecast for ride time is partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain, a SSW wind of 11 mph, and a temperature in the low 70s. Sunset will be at 6:58 pm, so front and rear lights will be necessary, especially for slower riders.

              Pictured is Speedtrap Rider Jake Morrison, as he appeared, with his bike, on June 1, 2021. He is back riding strong after a painful illness. Welcome back Jake!

              As with any unofficial TAB ride, there is no sign-in. If you haven’t experienced the Speedtrap Ride, this is another opportunity to ride some quiet country roads with some great people! Just be ready to ride at 6:00 pm.

    I hope to see you then!

    Chuck Nicewonder

             

             

     

             

             

  • 10/07/2022 4:55 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday October 4th recap

              Twenty-six hardy cyclists came to Elmore Tuesday evening for a most enjoyable unofficial Speedtrap Ride.

              Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported an average of an impressive 24.8 mph! There were even some in the group who topped 25 mph!

              Bob Kayden led the Cayenne Pepper Riders. He reported 21.9 mph for a riding average.

              Doug Kilpatrick took out a combined Habanero/Jalapeno group and returned with an average of 19.8 mph.

              Dave Stoiber reported that the Sweet Pepper Riders had a great ride, even with blinding sun for the first eight miles and darkness at the end. All shared in leading the group and everyone in the group rode well. Claude Watkins from the group indicated the riding average was at least 16 mph.

              Nicole Reece, Melissa Tansey, and I rode to Woodville and back. My arm and shoulder are slowly healing and I was able to ride the nine miles without pain or discomfort. Thank you Nicole and Melissa for riding with me!

              Pictured is veteran TAB member Beth Vollmar, as she makes her first appearance at the Speedtrap Ride. Welcome Beth!

              Thank you to all who helped celebrate my 39th birthday(or at least an anniversary of it). Thank you to Kathy Metzger for the cake and some of the pictures! I am looking forward to many more years of riding and being involved in TAB.

              The Speedtrap Ride will continue next Tuesday, October 11th, with another unofficial ride at 6:00 pm, or as soon as the bike shop employees can close the store and be ready for the ride. The weather forecast calls for a mixture of clouds and sun, little chance of rain, a high temperature of 75 degrees, and a SSW wind of 9 mph. Sunset will be at 6:58 pm, so front and rear lights will be necessary. Slower riders are welcome to leave early if you choose.

     I hope to see you then!

    Chuck Nicewonder

             

  • 10/06/2022 5:53 PM | Daniel Riley (Administrator)

    This Saturday’s Adventure ride will be a bit chilly. With a starting temp of 38 at 9:00 rising to the low 50’s by noon, and increasing WSW winds through the morning, it sounds like great fall day.

    We will depart from Secor Park at 9 am. The route will be about 45 miles with a rolling pace between 18 and 20 mph, with a final average between 16 and 18 mph. We’ll head west out to Winameg and get into the sun to warm us up and fight the winds while they’re at their weakest. Then it’s back east past the flowers, with a rest in Delta all the way back to Secor to wrap our ride. This is longsleeve jersey/leg warmer weather. So be sure to layer up and come join me at Secor Park. See you there!

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41132657

  • 10/05/2022 7:32 PM | Jodie Petcoff (Administrator)

    The Meanderer's are rolling out of Whitehouse (across from Cycle Werks) this Saturday, October 8th at 9a for a 40-mile loop out to Liberty Center and back. Average overall pace for the whole loop will be between 13-15 mph. Bring hydration and a snack (but Grandma's is always an option if you'd rather purchase something) and join us for one of the three remaining official rides of the 2022 season!

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41122216

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