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  • 06/09/2022 11:42 AM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 7th recap

              Thirty-one cyclists came to Elmore this past Tuesday for the latest edition of the Speedtrap Ride. Dan Willis filled in for Scott Lang and led the Ghost Pepper Riders to a 22.5 mph average. Bob Kayden led a combined Cayenne Pepper/Habanero Rider group and reported a riding average of 21.6 mph. Todd Pollock reported that the Jalapeno Riders started out with seven riders and five returned with an 18 mph average. Claude Watkins reported a riding average of 15.1 mph for the Sweet Pepper Riders. Becky Kayden and Audrey Schnabel formed the Good Looking Pepper Riders and rode down the North Coast Inland Trail and back.[No report on their ride]

              It was tandem night, but only one tandem rode. Dave Stover and Jana Loy reported a riding average of 19.4 mph. There is no picture because they left early[Isn’t that against TAB and Flatlander rules!?]

              Pictured are first time Speedtrap Riders Abdu Aljendy(red helmet), Rick Nudd(white arm band), and Dave Fisher(gray shirt), who has reappered in my life after 35 years! Welcome all to the Speedtrap Ride!

              Also pictured are some Jalapeno Riders and Chris Marquardt and Debra Lohr just horsing(tandeming?) around.

              Several riders gathered in front of the bike shop after the ride for drink and conversation.

              For next Tuesday, June 14th, the long-range forecast is for a high temperature of 85 degrees, less than a 25% chance of rain, and ESE winds at 11 mph. Please join us. Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

    Chuck Nicewonder


  • 06/09/2022 8:12 AM | Joseph Peltier (Administrator)

    Mighty Cyclists,

    The weather looks optimal for a great ride this evening.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone ready to ride at 630pm.  

    Remember you can sign in electronically at https://toledo-area-bicyclists.ticketleap.com/thursday-5fer/

    Tonight's rides and ride leaders:

    Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 20-24+ mph, 26 mi:    Phil Carroll

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

    Group 3 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

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

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

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

    Regards,

    Joe "El Capitan" Peltier



  • 06/09/2022 7:03 AM | Kris Jensen (Administrator)

    This Saturday the Adventure Ride will depart Whitehouse at 8am from Cycle Werks. We will be riding to the Red Rambler in Wauseon. For those that don’t want coffee there are many other places within a block or so to grab a snack and drinks. The weather will be perfect and the predicted west wind will push us all the way back to Whitehouse. The pace will 18-20, but that will adjusted to ability of the group. This is a no drop Ride. I am looking to another great ride with you all.

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32894108?privacy_code=xlysJ15exk8tyqna

  • 06/08/2022 7:35 AM | Deleted user

    As of now, the weather is looking good for Friday. We’ll ride 25-30 miles, at around a 14 mph pace.  Coffee destination unknown at this time - perhaps MacQueens? We leave from Cyclewerks in Whitehouse at 9am.

    RAIN will cancel. I’ll post an update by 8am if the forecast changes.   

  • 06/06/2022 7:43 PM | Jenifer Wiles (Administrator)

    Come join me Tuesday, June 7th for a ride out Old 24. We will depart CycleWerks in Whitehouse at 6:30 pm. The route is 28.5 miles with an average between 19-21 mph.

  • 06/06/2022 4:05 PM | Ronnie Wells

    The TAB ride out of Whitehouse for Monday 6/6 is canceled. Hope to see you next week.

  • 06/06/2022 3:29 PM | Joe Connelly (Administrator)

    Due to the high probability of rain immediately after we start our ride, and the potential for thunderstorms we are canceling the Monday night Bedford ride. Rain rain go away come again some other day.

  • 06/05/2022 5:20 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 7th

              The Speedtrap Ride is a 25-mile bike ride(22 miles for the slow groups) that takes place every Tuesday through September. We roll out at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio. The ride is co-sponsored by the Toledo Area Bicyclists(TAB) and the Flatlanders Bicycle Club of Fremont.

     There are five groups, each riding at a different speed. Scott Lang leads the Ghost Pepper Riders. That group usually averages 22+ mph. Are you up to the challenge!? Bob Kayden leads the Cayenne Pepper Riders at a slightly slower pace, 21+ mph. Doug Kilpatrick takes out the Habanero Riders and usually returns with a 20+ mph average. Todd Pollock leads the Jalapeno Riders with an average of 16 – 19 mph. I take out the Sweet Pepper Riders, any who would like to ride at a casual pace.

    Come on out to the Speedtrap Ride and spice up your training! You’ll ride some quiet country roads with very little vehicular traffic. In addition, you’ll ride with and meet some great people, too!  After the ride, several riders(and often non-riding spouses and friends) gather for drink and good conversation(and sometimes food, too!)

    This coming Tuesday, June 7th, will have favorable riding conditions: temperatures in the low 70s, only a 15% chance of rain, and NW winds at 10 mph. It's also Tandem night. Get out those tandems, lube those chains, and bring your riding partners!

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

    Chuck Nicewonder

    Pictured are regular riders John and Michelle Del Toro, as they appeared on August 13, 2019

  • 06/03/2022 1:30 PM | Douglass Kilpatrick (Administrator)

    This Sunday we will be at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan riding the mountain bike trails.  Meet at the Mountain Bike Trailhead and plan on rolling out at 8 am.  Chrissy Sarns will be there along with Chris Murray to help show you the way.  Don't be shy and come give it a try!!

    If you are unsure check out the link with some information about the trail below.

    https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/2974534/island-lake-recreation-area-blue-yellow-loops

  • 06/03/2022 9:24 AM | Ronnie Wells

    We will ride from Whitehouse starting across from Cycle Werks at 6:30. If there are enough riders we will have 3 groups 20+ mph, 18-20 mph and 14-16mph. If we do not have enough we will combine the 2 faster groups and try and keep it under 21 mph. Weather looks a little threatening so watch for cancelations here by 5:30 Monday. Hope to see you then.

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