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  • 09/11/2022 7:20 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 13th

              To all hardy cyclists: The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will roll out again from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio, this Tuesday, September 13th, at 6:15 pm.  The weather looks to be favorable for riding: a temperature close to 70, little chance of rain, and a west wind less than 9 mph.

              Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders over a 25-mile course, and the Cayenne Pepper Riders(substitute ride leader needed) will ride the same course. Riding averages for each group are likely to be 22+/- to 23+ mph. Are you ready for the challenge!

              Doug Kilpatrick will take out his Habanero Riders. His group is likely to average 20 to 22 mph.

              Todd Pollock will lead his Jalapeno Riders at an average of likely 17 – 19 mph.

              All those who would like to ride a more casual pace will form the Sweet Pepper Riders. Averages have been 16+ lately.

              Only three more official Speedtrap Rides in the 2022 season! Why not come out and ride some quiet country roads with some great people! Since sunset will be at 7:46 pm, both front and rear lights are highly recommended, especially for slower riders. We’ll roll out at 6:15 pm, with sign-in beginning at 5:45 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

              Pictured is regular Speedtrap Rider Kenneth Shaw, as he appeared July 20, 2021.

    Chuck Nicewonder

  • 09/11/2022 4:52 PM | Kenneth Shaw (Administrator)

    The Westerly is Cancelled

    The radar shows scattered showers increasing in the area so no ride tonight.

    Enjoy the football. I myself will be getting into a used book I just picked up yesterday: Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong by Juliet Macur.


  • 09/09/2022 4:14 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 6th recap

              Forty intrepid cyclists came to Elmore Tuesday night for the September 6th edition of the Speedtrap Ride. Pleasant temperatures and practically no wind made for a great ride by all. Riders rode the regular Speedtrap route in reverse.

              Scott Lang’s Ghost Pepper Riders and Bob Kayden’s Cayenne Pepper Riders rode as one group and returned with a riding average of 23.7 mph! Doug Kilpatrick reported an average of 22.0 mph for his Habanero Riders. They’re getting pretty fast!!!! Todd Pollock indicated leading 8 Jalapeno Riders to an 18.4 mph. Claude Watkins of the Sweet Pepper Riders said the group had a 16.0 mph average.

              Four Triking Cherry Pepper Riders reported a pleasant 11-mile ride down the North Coast Inland Trail and back.

              There was one new Speedtrap Rider: Sean Miller. He is pictured in the orange jersey. Welcome Sean to the Speedtrap Ride!

              As has been customary, several riders gathered in front of the bike shop after the ride for drink and good conversation, and to celebrate Kathy Metzger’s birthday, Happy Birthday Kathy!

              Also pictured is Dan Willis as he attempts to ride his bike backwards. Thank you Kathy Metzger for two of those photos. Todd Pollock provided photos of Jalapeno Riders on the road and Alan Frishman furnished the shot of Habanero Riders. Thank you Todd and Alan!

              Please join us next Tuesday, September 13th, when the Speedtrap Ride rolls out once again. We will ride next week at 6:15 pm! With sunset at 7:46 pm, both front are rear lights are highly recommended, especially for slower riders. Sign-in begins at 5:45 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

              Coming September 20th: A special Speedtrap Ride to celebrate Bob Kayden’s 70th birthday! There will be a 7K run and a 45-mile bike ride earlier in the day. Then the Speedtrap Ride will roll out no later than 6:10 pm with fun, food, and fellowship after the ride. Plan to join us!

    Chuck Nicewonder

     

  • 09/09/2022 9:49 AM | Douglass Kilpatrick (Administrator)

    This Saturday the TAB Adventure ride is celebrating some birthdays. We have a couple of Patties who have gained another year of life experience and they would like to celebrate by riding their bicycles. The ride starts at Cyclewerks in Whitehouse at 8am. We will be riding out to Stoney Ridge for 41 miles. The pace will be 18 to 20 MPH rolling with a final average between 16 and 18 mph. The stop in Stoney Ridge is a park so bring your snacks. There are some folks who want to get a few more birthday miles as well as some food and beverages after the ride so come prepared to celebrate life with us!!


    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40881030

  • 09/07/2022 7:50 PM | Jodie Petcoff (Administrator)

    Who's ready for another Saturday morning ride...!?!?!?

    The Meanderer's are heading North for Centennial Park this Saturday, September 10th. We roll out of Whitehouse at 8a for this weeks 38-mile loop. Pace adjusts based on who shows up for the ride, but you can expect a 13-15mph average over the entire route. We hope you can come out this weekend and join in on the fun! Bring hydration and a snack for our mid point break!! 

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39822704


  • 09/07/2022 5:12 PM | Edgar Rapp (Administrator)

    Windsday Ride - Start time and construction detour

    Remember September 6:00pm start from Timberstone JHS.

    There is construction between SR295 and Fulton-Lucas Rd/CR-1.

    We will ride out on Sylvanian Ave und turn North on Washburn, left on Brint, left on Fulton-Lucas and a right/west on Sylvania Ave. The rest remains as usual.


    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40863910

  • 09/05/2022 9:00 AM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 6th

              To all hardy cyclists: The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will roll out once again, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6th, from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio at 6:30 pm. The weather will be favorable for riding: mostly sunny, a temperature in the low 70s, and an ENE wind of 8 mph diminishing as the evening progresses. The sun willset at 7:57,so slower riders must have both front and rear lights!

              This week we will ride the regular Speedtrap route in reverse: counterclockwise!

              Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders and expects to average 22 – 23+ mph. Are you up to the challenge!

              Bob Kayden will take out his Cayenne Pepper Riders at maybe a slightly slower pace: 21 – 22+ mph. His group has been getting faster!

              Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders will likely average 20 – 21+ mph.

              Todd Pollock will lead the Jalapeno Riders at anywhere from 16 – 19 mph.

              All other riders who would prefer to ride at a more casual pace will be the Sweet Pepper Riders. Averages have been 16+ lately.

              The Speedtrap Ride is a rare opportunity to participate in a ride sponsored by two bike clubs: the Toledo Area Bicyclists(TAB) and the Flatlanders Bicycle Club. So come on out to Elmore and meet some great people! You’ll ride some quiet country roads, too! Elmore is no farther than Whitehouse from many parts of the Toledo metro area. Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop, and we ride this week at 6:30 pm! I hope to see you then!

              Pictured is regular Good Looking Pepper Rider Audrey Schnabel, as she appeared on June 1, 2021. Audrey regularly rides down the North Coast Inland Trail and back with Becky Kayden.

    Chuck Nicewonder

  • 09/04/2022 7:42 AM | Kenneth Shaw (Administrator)

    The Westerly is canceled for today as I will out of town. Hope everyone is having a great holiday!

  • 09/03/2022 8:31 AM | Ronnie Wells

    TAB will not be riding out of Whitehouse Monday evening 9/5. Come join TAB Monday morning at 8 am across from Cycle Werks Whitehouse for a metric century.

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