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Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 14^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will once again roll out tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14^th, at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore.

          Scott Lang will be back to lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. If you ride in his group, expect to average 22+ mph. Are you up to the challenge?

          Bob Kayden will take out the Cayenne Pepper Riders and will likely average 21+ mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick is slated to take out the Habanero Riders at 20+ mph, and Todd Pollock is the leader of the Jalapeno Riders at 16 – 19 mph. There may be some shuffling of ride leaders as some are preparing for the Michigan Mountain Mayhem this coming weekend.

          I will ride out with anyone who would like to ride at a more casual pace. We will form the Sweet Pepper Riders.

          The weather at ride time appears to be favorable: 84 degrees, less than a 10% chance of rain, and SE winds at 9 mph.

          Come on out to Elmore, and ride some quiet country roads, and meet some great people, too! Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

          Pictured is Cayenne Pepper Rider Leader Bob Kayden with wife Becky as they appeared on September 21, 2021.

 

We will ride from Whitehouse starting across from Cycle Werks Monday 6/13 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. 

TAB's Meandering Ride sets out again this Saturday, June 11th, at 8a from Whitehouse, Ohio!! We've pulled a 44mile round trip route down around the river for the group to follow. As many of you know Roger and I expect a 13-15mph hour average for the ride, but we adjust the pace for the people who show up that day. Hope you can come join is this weekend!!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35861144

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 7^th 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 14^th, 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

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

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

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.   

Come join me Tuesday, June 7^th 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.

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

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.