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Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 6^th recap

          Favorable weather brought thirty-four cyclists to Elmore last night for the Speedtrap Ride.

Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders. He reported a riding average of 22.8 mph.

Bob Kayden’s Cayenne Pepper Riders stayed right with the Ghost Pepper Riders almost the entire ride. However, with only three miles to go, the Cayenne Pepper Riders fell off and came in with a 22.5 mph average. Way to go Bob! Will the Cayenne Pepper Riders cease to exist!!!!????

          Doug Kilpatrick led the Habanero Riders to a 21.0 mph average. Will Doug’s group become the NEW Cayenne Pepper Riders!!!!????

          Todd Pollock reported nine riders in the Jalapeno group. They rode to a 16.9 mph average.

          Claude Watkins and I were the only Sweet Pepper Riders. We rode at a casual pace 13 – 14 mph.

          There were two new riders this week. Both rode in the Jalapeno group. And both are pictured: Kathy Dandurand(pink top)and Joanne Tiffney(pink-red-blue-white striped top). Welcome to the Speedtrap Ride!

          Please join us next Tuesday, July 13^th, for the next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride. The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders, and is a great way to meet riders from the club you DO NOT belong to.

Come ride some quiet country roads and meet some great people,  and see why the Speedtrap Ride is the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County.  Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 6^th

          The Speedtrap Ride will once again depart from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore at 6:30 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, July 6^th. This week we will ride the Speedtrap route in reverse. The temperature will be in the upper 80s or at 90, with a west wind of 6 mph. There is a 20% change of precipitation, but that’s an 80% of no precipitation.

          Scott Lang will be back to lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. If you ride in his group, expect to average 22 – 23 mph.

          Bob Kayden will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders. He expects to average

 21 +/- mph(probably +).

          Doug Kilpatrick will lead the Habanero Riders, most likely at 20+ mph.

          Todd Pollock will take out the Jalapeno Riders at 16 – 18 mph.

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

          Come on out to Elmore for something different. You’ll ride some quiet country roads, and meet some great people, too! No, you won’t have to ride your bike backwards! Sign-in begins at 6:00 pm in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

TAB Sunday Morning Ride departing from Wildwood on July 4^th is cancelled. Please join the Freedom Ride that departs Oak Openings at 8:00 am.

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 29^th recap

          Twenty-nine cyclists came to Elmore last night for the Speedtrap Ride. However, there was a threat of rain just before ride time, and there was rain all around us. At least two riders left Elmore before even getting on their bikes. Just at 6:30 as riders rolled out, there began a light rain, but not too bad,  but at least one ride came back shortly after starting out. My two riding companions and I decided to wait ten minutes to see if the rain continued. Those two riders decided not to ride, put their bikes away, and went home. I decided not to go out alone.  In Elmore, within a short time, the rain came down harder, with darker skies, and several bolts of lightning and thunder that appeared to be very close. It looked like dangerous and very unpleasant riding conditions.

          However, when the four riding groups returned to Elmore, most said they encountered about five miles of nasty weather, including hail, but after that the ride wasn’t bad. Most riders returned to Elmore telling what a great ride it was!

Looks like conditions out on the road were better than in Elmore!

          Deb Lohr (substituting for the vacationing Scott Lang) led the Ghost Pepper Riders and returned with a 21.5 mph average.

          Bob Kayden led the Cayenne Pepper Riders with a 20.8 mph average.

          Doug Kilpatrick and his Habanero Riders  reported a 20.2 mph average.

          Todd Pollock led the Jalapeno Riders with 17.3 mph average.

Next Tuesday, July 6^th, we ride the Speedtrap route in reverse. Sign-in begins in front of the bike shop at 6:00 pm. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Come join the TAB Windsday ride this Wednesday 6/30. We start at Timberstone Junior High (9000 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560) and roll out at 6:30 pm.  The Fast and Furious will ride 21+ mph, Reasonably Fast will ride between 19 to 20 mph avg, and the Reasonable and Reliable/GRL will ride to the group’s ability. This group is targeting 14 to 17 mph avg and is a NO drop ride. The first two groups will ride the same 25 mile route. The R&R/GRL will ride a 20.6 mile route. 

Regards.

Jenifer Wiles

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday, June 29^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County,

will take place again tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29^th, leaving Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore at 6:30 pm.

          Scott Lang will once again lead the Ghost Pepper Riders over a 25-mile course, and expects to average 22 – 23+ mph. Are you ready for it?!

          Bob Kayden will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders over the same course, at a slightly slower pace, 21 – 22” mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick will lead the Habanero Riders at what will likely be 20+ mph.

          Todd Pollock should be back for the Jalapeno Riders, with a riding average anywhere from 16.5 to 18.5 mph.

          I will take out anyone who would like to ride at a casual pace and form the Sweet Pepper Riders.

          Weather predictions are as follows: a SW wind of 3 mph, temperature in the upper 80s, and about a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms at ride time diminishing to about 20% by ride’s end.

          After the ride, some may gather in front of the bike shop for music, drink, and good conversation.

          The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders.   If you come out you may meet and ride with some great people you don’t ordinarily ride with, and you’ll be riding on very lightly traveled country roads. Why not give the Speedtrap Ride a try?  You’ll be glad you did. Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

Next Tuesday, July 6^th, we ride the Speedtrap Route in reverse.

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 22^nd recap

          Favorable weather brought thirty-seven cyclists to Elmore last night for the Speedtrap Ride. There was a slight headwind for the first leg of the ride, but that made for a nice tailwind for the remainder of the ride returning to Elmore.

          Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a riding average speed of 23.5 mph.

          Bob Kayden reported ten Cayenne Pepper Riders who rode at an average speed of 22.2 mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick led the Habanero Riders at an average speed of 20.8 mph

          The Jalapeno Riders were led by Alan Frishman. Ron Purk from that group reported a 17.6 mph average.

          Joyce Purk, Claude Watkins and I formed the Sweet Pepper Riders. My Garmin indicated 13.8 mph for an average speed.

          New to the Speedtrap Ride this week were Aaron Clapp(son of Randy Clapp), and Keith Faxel with Patti McMullen. All are pictured. Welcome to the Speedtrap Ride!

          Several riders remained in front of the bike shop after the ride to enjoy music, drink, good conversation, and Doug Metzger’s birthday cake, made by Kathy Metzger. Doug is pictured! Happy Birthday Doug!

          Please join us next Tuesday, June 29^th, for the next round of the Speedtrap Ride. Sign-in will begin at 6:00 in front of the bike shop, and we’ll roll out at 6:30 pm! I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Come join the TAB Windsday ride this week. Our NEW R&R/GLR group was a big hit last week. This group will ride 20.5 miles and average somewhere around 14 to 16 mph. This is a no drop group. We also have two other groups to join, Fast and Furious (21+ mph) and the Reasonably Fast (18 to 20 mph). You don’t want to miss riding with one of these groups. We start at Timberstone Junior High (9000 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560) and roll out at 6:30 pm.

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 22^nd

          One of America’s great Tuesday night rides, the Speedtrap Ride, will take place again tomorrow, Tuesday, June 22^nd, leaving Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio at 6:30 pm.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders over a 25-mile course. If you ride in his group, expect to average 22 – 23+ mph. Can you handle the adrenalin rush?!

          Bob Kayden will be back to lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders over the same course at a slightly slower pace: 21 +/- mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick should be back to lead the Habanero Riders at 20+/- mph .

          Alan Frishman will substitute for Todd Pollock  and lead the Jalapeno Riders at 16 – 18 mph.

          I will ride with anyone who would prefer a more casual pace.

          The weather looks favorable for riding: temperature in the upper 60s with a west wind at 7 mph at ride time. There is no real chance of rain.

          The Speedtrap Trap is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders, and the ride is on very lightly traveled country roads. Why not come out to Elmore for something truly different? You’ll likely meet and ride with some great people, too!

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

Chuck Nicewonder

Next weekend, June 26th and 27th, MS Bike to the Bay will take place. In past years TAB has supported this event, and this year is no exception. Many TAB members are already registered for this event and many have already raised a considerable amount of money. It's all for a good cause.

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Kelly Schneider

Development Manager, Bike MS

 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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