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Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 1^st recap

          Thirty-two cyclists enjoyed the Speedtrap Ride last night. There was a slight headwind on most of the return trip to Elmore, but it didn’t seem to be an issue with anyone.

          Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a 22.7 mph average.

          Bob Kayden with his Cayenne Pepper Riders rode at a 21.4 mph average.

          Doug Kilpatrick reported an average of 20.5 mph for his Habanero Riders.

          The Jalapeno Riders, again led by Todd Pollock, rode at 18 mph.

          Claude Watkins, Rich Smith, and I formed the Sweet Pepper Riders and rode at a  casual  14.16 mph, while Becky Kayden and friend Audrey Schnabel rode down the North Coast Inland Trail and back!

          New this week to the Speedtrap Ride is Greg Hill. He is pictured in a blue shirt and an orange water bottle. Also pictured is Jake Morrison with his new(last week) white Cannondale bike with pink bar tape. Also new last week was Audrey Schnabel(friend of Becky Kayden). She is pictured in the gray shirt. Welcome to all new riders(and bikes)!

          After the ride, several stayed for a hot dog roast with side dishes brought by those attending. They not only enjoyed food, but also music and good conversation.

          Please join us next Tuesday, June 8^th, for the next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride. Sign-in begins at 6:00, and we roll out at 6:30 pm. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 1^st

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will once again take place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 1^st. Riders will sign in in front if Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore and roll out promptly at 6:30 pm.

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

          Bob Kayden will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders at a slightly slower pace,

 21 +/- mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick will lead out the Habanero Riders and average 19 – 20 mph.

          The Jalapeno Riders will average 16 – 17 mph. Hopefully I’ll be ready to join the group.

          The Sweet Pepper Riders will consist of those who would like to ride a shorter distance at a casual pace.

          The weather looks good for riding. The temperature at ride time is predicted to be in the mid 70s with ESE winds at 5 mph. There is essentially no chance of rain.

          A hot dog roast in front of the bike shop is planned for after the ride. If you plan to stay for food, drink,  and good conversation, please bring a side dish to share. Hot dogs and buns will be provided, but additional hot dogs and buns will probably be needed.

          Why not come out to Elmore for something different! From many parts of Northwest Ohio, Elmore is no farther than Whitehouse! Sign-in begins at 6:00 pm. I hope to see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday, May 25^th recap

          Thirty-eight cyclists came to Elmore last night, on a warm, and windy, evening, for the Speedtrap Ride.

Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a 23.1 mph average.

Bob Kayden reported 21.1 mph for his Cayenne Pepper Riders.

The Habanero Riders, led by Doug Kilpatrick, had a 20.5 mph average.

Todd Pollock’s Jalapeno Riders reported 17.7 mph.

Becky Kayden, her friend Audrey, and Johnny on his trike, took an easy ride to Lindsay and back on the trail.

Pictured is David St. Louis, whose first Speedtrap Ride was actually two weeks ago,

but I didn’t get his picture then.

After the ride, several gathered in front of the bike shop for over an hour for music, drink, and good conversation.

Please join us next Tuesday, June 1^st, for the next Speedtrap Ride. The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders, and it’s a great way to meet some people you might not ordinarily ride with. Why not come out and join us!

Sign-in begins at 6:00pm! I hope to see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

 

Tonight is TAB Windsday Ride. We leave from Timberstone Junior High in Sylvania at 6:30.  Come join Edgar Rapp with the Fast and Furious (Avg 21+ mph), Jenifer Wiles with the Reasonably Fast (avg 18-20 mph) and Kelly Trame with the Reasonable and Reliable (avg 16-18 mph). We all ride the same 25 mile route. F&F and RF are drop rides. R&R is a no drop ride. 

Tomorrow is the TAB Old 24 Ride. We leave from CycleWerks in Whitehouse at 6:30. We will ride 28.5 miles with an average between 19-21 mph.

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 25^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will once again leave Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore Tuesday, May 25^th, at 6:30 pm.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. Are you ready for a 22+ mph average?!!

          Bob Kayden should be back to lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders, at a slightly slower pace, around 21 mph.

          Doug Kilpatrick, who leads multiple rides during the week, will lead the Habanero Riders at 19 – 20 mph.

          Hopefully I’ll be ready to join the Jalapeno Riders at a 15 – 17 mph average.

(May need a substitute one more week).

          If anyone would like to ride at an even slower pace, we will form the Sweet Pepper Riders.

          Temperatures at ride time will be in the upper 80s, with little chance of rain. There will be a SW wind of 15 mph, but it should make most of the return ride to Elmore enjoyable.

          After the ride, several riders may gather in front of the bike shop for music,  drink, and good conversation!

          Why not come out to Elmore for something different and enjoy the fun!

Sign-in begins at 6:00 pm. I hope to see you then.

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 18^th Recap

          The Speedtrap Ride drew thirty-five cyclists to Elmore this past Tuesday, May 18^th.

          Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a 22.8 mph average

          John Del Toro(filling in for Bob Kayden) led the Cayenne Peppers and reported a 20.7 riding average

          Doug Kilpatrick’s Habanero Riders reported  20.3 mph

          The Jalapeno Riders were led by Todd Pollock. Ron Purk reported a 16.1 mph average.

          Three riders, Kathy, Chris, and Jen, went to Lindsey and back for an easy 10 miles at 9.7 mph

          The wind didn’t seem to affect riders much, even though there was a slight headwind on most of the return trip to Elmore.

          Pictured is Kevin Dale, who rode his first Speedtrap Ride! Welcome Kevin!

          Please join us Tuesday, May 25^th, for the next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride!

          Sign-in begins at 6:00, and we’ll roll out at 6:30 pm! I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Come join Ken and myself for the Sunday Morning TAB ride. We will depart from Wildwood Metropark at 8 am. We will follow the regular Sunday route, 41 miles. This is a no drop ride and we will average between 16 and 18 mph. We will stop for a snack around the half way point.

Tonight, May 18^th, is the TAB Old 24 Ride. We leave from CycleWerks in Whitehouse at 6:30. We will ride 28.5 miles with an average between 19-21 mph. 

Well...  2fer anyways.

14 people in total joined Monday's breezy ride.

 - 9 people joined Dave's group and rode 29 miles averaging 16.9mph.

 - 5 people joined my group doing a smooth 31 miles at 18.7mph

Looking forward to see more people next week where we will continue with 2 groups!

Cheers!

Tim Prand