Latest Club News & Info

Who's ready for this Saturday's (Aug 20th) TAB Meandering Ride!?!?

We have been invited to join the Adventure Ride's TAB Style Tri (Bike, Swim, Eat) and think it'll be a lot of fun. Start location is a bit different this week (7640 Yawburg, Whitehouse), but if for some reason you forget we'll be swinging by Cyclewerks for the first leg of our journey out to see the flowers. Our route is about 36-miles for an overall average ride pace of 13-15mph, but we adjust based on that weeks capabilities. Don't forget your hydration, a snack for our mid-ride break, and a suit to take part in the swim portion of the day! Rick Metcalf is hosting and there's plenty of parking at his place.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40624416

This Thursdays 5fer will be sponsored by Suzanne Peats and Danberry Realty. Join us for ice cream after the ride!!!

'Join us this Thursday nite after the ride for a special ice cream treat!  Our own bike-riding, real estate agent, Suzanne Peats with Danberry Realtors is treating! She loves riding and supporting TAB!'

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 16^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will roll out once again tomorrow, Tuesday, August 16^th, at 6:30 pm, from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott lang will be leading the Ghost Pepper Riders with a 22 – 23+ mph average. Are you prepared for the adrenalin rush!

          David St. Louis will be the guest and substitute leader for the Cayenne Pepper Riders with an average of 21 – 22+ mph. Thank you David!

          Doug Kilpatrick will take out his Habanero Riders and likely return with an average of 20+ mph.

          Todd Pollock will lead the Jalapeno Riders and will likely average 16 – 19 mph.

          All riders who would like to ride at a more casual pace will form the Sweet Pepper Riders and will likely average 15 – 16 mph.

          The weather prediction for tomorrow at ride time is sunny skies with a temperature in the mid 70s. However, there will be an ENE wind of 10 mph.

          Tomorrow is vintage jersey night. So get those old jerseys out and wear one tomorrow!

          The Speedtrap Ride takes riders out on quiet country roads with little vehicular traffic. If you have not done so, why not give the Speedtrap Ride a try, and see why it is the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County! You’ll meet some great people, too! Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

          Pictured are Speedtrap Riders Tom Volk, as he appeared on May 23, 2017, and his son David Volk, as he appeared on June 18, 2019.

Chuck Nicewonder

TAB Monday Whitehouse ride for 8/15 will start across from Cycle Werks at 6:30. There will be 2 or 3 groups depending on how many show up. Groups will roll at 15-17, 18-20 and 20+. If there are not enough we will combine the 2 faster groups at 19-21. Hope to see you there. This May be a recovery ride we will see how everyone is feeling.

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 9^th recap

          The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty-nine cyclists to Elmore last night for what turned out to be a great ride for most.

          Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and returned with a 22.3 mph average.

          Bob Kayden took out his Cayenne Pepper Riders and returned with a 22.5 mph—his best in a long time. Bob’s group included Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders, who decided not to go out as a separate group. What a performance!

          Todd Pollock led eleven Jalapeno Riders and returned with an 18.3 mph average.

          The Sweet Pepper Riders returned with a 15.1 mph average, as reported by Ben Durant.

          The Good Looking Pepper Riders rode down the North Coast Inland Trail toward Lindsey and back for 13.09 miles at 10.45 mph. The Triking Cherry Pepper Riders rode the other way on the trail to Genoa and back. No report from them.

          Pictured are three riders new to the Speedtrap Ride: Jane Weiss(all the way from Tucson, Arizona), Bob Kayden’s sister, with Bob and Becky; Dalton Clark(black/white jersey) and Sarah Lee(green jersey). Welcome all to the Speedtrap Ride!

          Also pictured are Speedtrap regular Ben Durant on the road, and some Jalapeno Riders. Both photographs were provided by Todd Pollock. Thank you Todd!

          Please join us next Tuesday, August 16^th, for another great Speedtrap Ride. The temperature again will be favorable –in the upper 70s. However there may be a healthy northeast wind. It will be vintage jersey night! So get those old jerseys out!

        We roll out at 6:30 pm! I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

         

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 9^th

          To all intrepid cyclists: The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County will roll out once again tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9^th, at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. If you ride in his group, expect to average 22 – 23+ mph. Are you up for the challenge!

          Bob Kayden will take out the Cayenne Pepper Riders at a slightly slower pace. He expects to average 21+ mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick, leader of the Habanero Riders, expects to average 20+ mph.

          Todd Pollock will lead the Habanero Rider group at anywhere from 16 to 19 mph.

          Any riders who would like to ride at a more casual pace will form the Sweet Pepper Riders and will likely average 14 – 16 mph.

          The weather forecast is a temperature in the upper 70s with a northeast wind of less than 5 mph. There is little or no chance of any rain.

          As we come into late summer, the sun is beginning to set earlier than it did in June. All riders should think about lights for evening riding—not so much to see, but for others on the road to see you!

          So come on out to Elmore. Ride some quiet country roads. Meet some great people. It looks like it will be a perfect night for riding. Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

          Pictured is Speedtrap Rider Melissa Tansey, as she appeared on July 10, 2018.

Coming next week, August 16^th: Vintage Jersey Night

Coming in two weeks, August 23^rd: Vintage Bike Night

Chuck Nicewonder

TAB Monday Whitehouse ride for 8/8 will start across from Cycle Werks at 6:30. There will be 2 groups that will roll at 15-17 and 18-20. Hope you can be there.

Ride Leader(s) still needed… TAB Sunday Breakfast Ride

          To All Hardy TAB cyclists:

TAB still needs a ride leader for the Sunday Breakfast Ride out of Wildwood Preserve Metropark. This has been a very popular ride in the past. Let’s not let it die!

          This is your club! If you want rides to continue you will have to step up and volunteer! C’mon! It’s a great ride! And if you get at least one other person to volunteer with you, you can rotate Sundays! Please consider stepping up to lead a long-standing TAB ride. I hope to hear from you soon!

Chuck Nicewonder

 

Reminder to all…Saturday August 13, 2022

       Just a reminder that there will be no regular rides of the Toledo Area Bicyclists next Saturday, August 13^th. Why not? Because TAB’s annual Mad Anthony River Rally will be taking place on that day. Registration takes place with ride beginning and ending in Whitehouse, Ohio, Friday evening August 12, or Saturday morning August 13. You have the regular and Mad Fondo options.

         Hope you are registered or planning to register. I’ll be working at one of the rest stops, so I hope to see you there!

          Pictured is TAB’s eternal rider Hubert Backes, as he appeared on August 10, 2021.

Chuck Nicewonder