Speedtrap Ride Tuesday, August 24^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will roll out again this Tuesday, August 24^th, from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio, at 6:30 pm.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders, and his group will likely average 23+ mph over a 25-mile course. Are you ready!!??

          Bob Kayden will take out his Cayenne Pepper Riders at what may be a slightly slower pace, 22+/- mph

          Doug Kilpatrick will lead the Habanero Riders and will likely average 20 – 21 mph.

          The Jalapeno Riders will be led by Todd Pollock. His group will likely average 17 – 19 mph.

          I will ride out with anyone who would like to ride at a slightly more casual pace. We will be the Sweet Pepper Riders. In the last few weeks our average speed has been around 16 mph, maybe slightly less, maybe slightly more.

          There may be a few riders who would just like to ride down the North Coast Inland Trail and back. They are the GLPR: Good Looking Pepper Riders.

          Because of chip and seal on SR 105, there may be variations from the standard routes.

          The temperature is predicted to be in the upper 80s, with a SW wind of 5 mph. There is a 15% chance of precipitation, but that’s an 85% chance of no precipitation.

          The Speedtrap Ride is a great opportunity to ride some quiet country roads, and to meet some super nice people, too! Why not come out to Elmore and give the Speedtrap Ride a try? After, the ride, several will be gathering at DeStazios Bistro Restaurant in Elmore for food and drink. Destazios is staying open later than usual to accommodate Speedtrap Riders. It looks to be an evening of great fun! Sign-in for the ride begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 17^th recap

          Pleasant riding weather brought forty-one cyclists, a record number for 2021, to Elmore last night for the Speedtrap Ride.

          Scott Lang reported a riding average of 23.2 mph for his Ghost Pepper Riders.

          Bob Kayden indicated there were only four Cayenne Pepper Riders. Each rider’s turn to pull came more quickly than usual. But Bob reported 21.7 mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders rode to a 21.1 mph average.

          Todd Pollock, leader of the Jalapeno Riders, reported that there were six riders in his group, including one new rider, Tim Michaels. Their riding average was 17.8 mph.

          There were six of us in the Sweet Pepper category. Ron Purk from that group reported 15.9 mph.

          There was an easterly wind throughout the ride, making a headwind for much of the return trip to Elmore. However, it didn’t seem to be an issue for mostA.

          Pictured is first-time Speedtrap Rider Tim Michaels. Welcome Tim!

Also pictured is a group of Jalapeno Riders out on the road. Picture provided by Todd Pollock.

          Please join us next Tuesday, August 24^th, for the next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride. Come out to Elmore and see why it’s the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County. After the ride, many cyclists will be going to DeStazios Bistro Restaurant for food and drink. DeStazios is staying open later than usual to accommodate Speedtrap Riders. Sign-in for the ride begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!
Chuck Nicewonder

         

         

TAB Windsday ride will again roll out this Wednesday August 18th. We depart Timberstone JH at 6:30. We will have 4 groups going out.

F&F: 22+ mph, 25 mile route

RF: 19 to 21 mph avg, 25 mile route

R&R: 16 to 18 mph avg, 25 mile route

GRL: 14 to 16 mph, 20 mile route

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 17^th

          The Speedtrap Ride will roll out once again at 6:30 pm this coming Tuesday, August 17^th, from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott Lang will once again lead the Ghost Pepper Riders over a 25-mile course. His group will likely average 22 – 23+ mph.

          Bob Kayden will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders over the same course and will average slightly less (maybe) 21 – 22 mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick will take out the Habanero Riders. If you ride in his group, expect to average 20 – 21 mph.

          The Jalapeno Riders will be led by Todd Pollock at a 17 – 19 mph pace.

          I will ride out with anyone who would like to ride at a more casual pace. We will be the Sweet Pepper Riders. Last week we averaged 16 mph.

          The temperature is predicted to be in the mid to upper 70s at ride time, with a SE wind of 5 mph. The  chance of some isolated thunderstorms is 30%, but that diminishes quickly as the evening progresses.

          Come out to Elmore for something different! Spice up your training! Ride some quiet country roads! And Meet some great people! Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Come join Ken and myself for TAB Sunday Morning ride on August 15th. We depart from Wildwood Metropark at 8 am for a 41 mile ride. This is a no drop ride with two stops, average speed between 16 and 18 mph.

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 10^th recap

          Thirty-seven cyclists came to Elmore last night and rode in very hot and humid conditions with a heat index approaching 100 degrees.

          Scott Lang and Bob Kayden led a combined Ghost Pepper/Cayenne Pepper group and reported a 21.7 mph average.

          Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders to a 20.7 mph average.

          Todd Pollock led a group of eight Jalapeno Riders with an 18.1 mph average.

          I was one of four Sweet Pepper Riders. Kenny Shaw from the group reported 16.1 mph.

          The first eight miles of the ride was a challenge riding against a headwind in the intense heat, but the return trip to Elmore was great!

          Becky Kayden and friend Audrey formed the GLPR(Good Looking Pepper Riders) and rode down the North Coast Inland Trail and back.

          Pictured is Hubert Backes, still riding strong even into his 80s! He is a regular on most TAB rides. The Speedtrap Ride is no exception!

          After the ride, several gathered in front of the bike shop, and inside the bike shop(to avoid the heat) to enjoy for food, drink, music, and good conversation. Thank you Bob and Becky Kayden for furnishing “walking tacos.”

          Please join us next Tuesday, August 17^th, as we ride some of the quietest country roads of all the TAB rides. The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders, and is a great way to ride with some great people! Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

         

TAB Windsday ride will again roll out this Wednesday August 11th.  We depart Timberstone JH at 6:30. We will have 4 groups going out. 

F&F: 22+ mph, 25 mile route

RF: 19 to 21 mph avg, 25 mile route

R&R: 16 to 18 mph avg, 25 mile route

GRL: 14 to 16 mph, 20 mile route

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Speedtrap Ride Tuesday, August 10^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will roll out once again this Tuesday, August 10^th, at 6:30 pm, from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.. The weather looks to be favorable: temperature in the mid to upper 80s, and a SW wind of 11 mph. This will provide a tailwind on most of the return to Elmore. There is, however, a 20 – 25% chance of precipitation,  but that’s 75 – 80% chance of no precipitation.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. His group will likely average 22+ mph. Can you feel the adrenalin rush yet?

          Bob Kayden will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders at a slightly slower pace(maybe): 21 – 22 mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick will take out the Habanero Riders and will likely average

20 – 21 mph.

          Todd Pollock and his Jalapeno Riders will average anywhere from 16 – 19+ mph.

          I will ride out with anyone who would like to ride at a more casual pace. We will be the Sweet Pepper Riders[last week our average was 15.8 mph].

          After the ride, Bob and Becky Kayden will be hosting a gathering in front of the bike shop and will be providing walking tacos. If you plan to stay for the socializing after the ride, please bring a side dish of food to share.

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

Chuck Nicewonder

5fer Thursday Ride August 5^th recap

          Great weather brought sixty-seven cyclists to Side Cut Park Thursday evening for the 5fer Thursday Ride.

          Jim Mazey led the Hot 1 group and reported an average of 24.1 mph. Thank you for leading.

          Tim Eckel reported an average of 22.3 mph for his two-rider Hot 2 group.

          Doug Kilpatrick and his Extra Spicy riders rode to a 21.1 mph average.

          Rick Metcalf(substituting for Tim Prand who is on vacation) led the Spicy Plus group and reported 18.4 mph. Thank you Rick.

          Jodie Petcoff reported an average of 16,7 mph for her Spicy Riders.

          John Galdeen, leader of the GLR, reported a 12.7 mph. In his group, one rider pulled a trailer with a toddler. Toddler issues, as might be expected,  slowed the group considerably.

          An interesting scenario occurred with the Hot 2 and Extra Spicy groups. The two Hot 2 riders waited at a stop sign for the Extra Spicy Riders to catchup, planning to join those Extra Spicy Riders. Instead, some Extra Spicy riders broke away from their group and joined the Hot 2 riders! You never know what interesting events can happen on Thursday evening!

          Pictured is GLR ride leader John Galdeen demonstrating tire and wheel maintenance to Hector and Gigi. Also pictured is John with his “broken”[actually foldable] bike.

          The 5fer Thursday Ride will roll out once again next Thursday, August 12^th,

as Joe Peltier is planning to take over as ride captain. Perhaps I’ll see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 3^rd recap

          The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty-six cyclists to Elmore Tuesday night on what was an almost ideal weather riding evening.

          Scott Lang led a combined Ghost Pepper/Cayenne Pepper group and reported a 22.8 mph average.

          Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders rode to a 21.4 mph average

          Todd Pollock reported leading seven veteran riders at an average of 19.1 mph.

          I was one of six Sweet Pepper Riders. We had a riding average of 15.8 mph.

          The route was cut short by a little over a mile because of road work on SR 105.

          Pictured(in red) is first time Speedtrap rider David Stoiber, who rode with the Sweet Pepper group. Welcome Dave!

          Also pictured is a group of Jalapeno Riders. Looks like they’re having fun!

A belated congratulations to regular Speedtrap Rider Greg Hill, who also finished the half-ironman a couple of weeks ago!

          Please join us next Tuesday, August 10^th, for the next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride. The long-range forecast calls for 90 degrees- a good night to get out and ride some quiet country roads. After the ride, Bob and Becky Kayden will be furnishing walking tacos. If you plan to join the after-the-ride festivities, please bring something to share. Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder