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The Meanderer's will roll this Saturday, July 27th with Phil subbing in as your ride leader from Whitehouse at 8a. Meet up just across from Cycle Werks so that the group can adventure out for a 33-mile tour through Oak Openings, Swanton and on to Secor Park before turning South for the return. Bring hydration and a snack for your rest stop break. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph and an average that will fall somewhere between 13-15mph for this NO DROP ride. Pace is set by the abilities of the group that gathers!
It's also the last weekend of the month, so that means the group is headed to a local restaurant for our post ride meal. We hope you'll come out, ride bikes and enjoy the post ride meal with us!!

6760 Providence St, Whitehouse, OH 43571

Mighty Cyclists,

Ride report from 7/18.  We finally got a ride in with no rain.  The weather just about perfect. 

Hot 1 left early and came in with a around a 24 average.  I think they were thirsty and wanted to get to Buster Browns for an extra round of post ride beers. 

Hot 2 and 3 combined and came in with an average of 21.9. 

Extra Spicy (Group 4) came in with a strong average of 20.5.  We had the pleasure of riding with Joy who was in from out of town.  What a strong rider she is!  We hope she visits the Toledo are often. 

Spicy Plus (Group 5) rolled in with an average of 18.5.

Spicy (Group 6) came in with an average of 17.

The GLR riders came in with an average of 14.  This done with John Galdeen riding with two broken spokes. 

We had a couple of comeback kids with us last Thursday.  Traci Bash (Collarbone) and Beth Vollmer (Knee) were able to join us for the first time this year.  Welcome back ladies!

Now, for the ride tomorrow, 7/25. The weather looks OUTSTANDING! Post time temperature predicted to be 79 with winds out of the NE at 6 mph.  Humidity will be low which gives us the potential for a perfect night of riding.

The sun is starting to set noticeably earlier now.  Lights are highly recommended. 

We meet at Side Cut Park and the rides will start departing at 630 pm.  

We will meet at 625 pm for the regular pre-ride announcements.

Announcements:

·       MARR is also fast approaching and will be held on August 10, 2024.  You can find all the details at https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/MARR  It’s not too early to think about signing up to ride.  More importantly, we need an army of volunteers to make this ride happen and be successful. Co-chairs Dave Barret and Kenneth Shaw will be reaching out and asking for volunteer help. Spread the word and make some time to help out the cause.  

Tonight’s rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 23+ mph, 26 mi:    Eric Wharton

·        Expect rolling averages to be 28 mph or more.

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: 21-23 mph 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

·        Expect rolling averages of 25 mph or more.

Group 3 (Hot 3) - Avg: 20-22 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

·        Expect rolling averages of 24 mph or more.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Keven Sommerville and Joe Peltier to co-lead

·        Expect rolling averages of 23 mph or more.

·        No Drop

Group 5 (Spicy +) - Avg: 18-20 mph, 26 mi:  Keith Meredith

·        Expect Rolling averages of 22 mph or more.

·        No Drop

Group 6 (Spicy) – Avg: 16-18 mph, 26 mi: David Barret and Mark Maxwell

·        Expect Rolling averages of 19 mph or more.

·        No drop

Group 7 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  John Galdeen

·        Expect rolling averages of 17 mph or more.

·        No drop

Be safe, have fun.

Joe and Vince

Rain, rain stay away. The forecast for tomorrow has changed dramatically, with no rain in sight..That leaves us with a beautiful evening - temps at 80 degrees, and WNW winds at 7 mph and decreasing as the evening goes on. A night made for riding.

Meet us at Central Trail School, 4321 Mitchaw Rd, Sylvania. Our 2 groups leave at 6:30, with Edgar leading his 21+ avg speed group and Dan leading the 18-20 crowd. See you there!

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 23^rd

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will hold its next chapter tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23^rd, at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott Lang should be back to lead the Ghost Pepper Riders, and the group is likely to average 23+ mph. Are you up to the challenge!!

          John Del Toro will take out his Cayenne Pepper Riders over the same course, and riding average is likely to be 21+ mph.

          Ken South’s Habanero Riders have been improving all year. Last week’s average was 20.5 mph. Will he top that?

          Ken Shaw will lead his Jalapeno Riders at anywhere from 15 to 19  mph.

          I will be in charge of any Sweet Pepper Riders, those who would like to ride at a more casual pace.

          The weather is predicted to be favorable: a temperature in the low 80s, a south wind of 5 mph, and less than a 20% chance of precipitation.

          It will be pizza night! If you plan to stay after the ride for pizza, please plan to contribute a few dollars. The pizza from the Portage Inn in Elmore is the best pizza for miles! So don’t miss out!

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

          Pictured are perennial Speedtrap Riders and Flatlanders Mike Grillis and Dave Stover, as they appeared July 4, 2022.

Chuck Nicewonder

         

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 16^th recap

          Thirty-four hardy cyclists came to Elmore Tuesday evening for the latest roll- out of the Speedtrap Ride. Most said the headwind was quite challenging during the first part of the ride, and that the wind was stronger than predicted. However, most reported a great ride overall.

          Dan Willis led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a 22.7 mph average.

          John Del Toro led the Cayenne Pepper Riders. Bob Kayden from that group reported an average of 21 mph.

          Ken South’s Habanero Riders, numbering only two, stayed with the Cayenne Pepper Riders for the entire ride except the last two miles. Ken reported an average of 20,5 mph.

          There were eleven Jalapeno Riders. Although David Barret reported an average of 16.9 mph, Andy Gundlach reported 17.7 mph.

          As usual, many gathered in and outside the bike shop after the ride for drink and good conversation.

          New to the Speedtrap Ride this week is Dan Rohan, pictured in Ironman shirt, who had just finished a half-Ironman over the weekend,. Also new to the Speedtrap Ride is Mitch Stearns, pictured in gray shirt, who hails from Spoke Life Cycles in Tiffin. Welcome both to the Speedtrap Ride!

          Next Tuesday, July 23^rd, it will be pizza night after the ride. If you plan to stay please bring a few dollars toward pizza. The long-range weather prediction calls for a high temperature of 82 degrees with a chance of scattered thunderstorms, but it will probably be a great night for a ride. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Windsday snuck up on us this week. Weather conditions are classic conditions for a Windsday - temps in the low 80s, with a challenging 10 mph NW winds. It should make for a great ride

Meet us at Central Trail School, 4321 Mitchaw Rd, Sylvania. Our 2 groups leave at 6:30, with Edgar leading his 21+ avg speed group and Dan leading the 18-20 crowd. See you there!

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday July 16^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will hold its next chapter tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16^th, with riders leaving Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore at 6:30 pm

          The weather appears to be mostly favorable for riding: partly cloudy skies, with a temperature in the mid 80s. However, winds are predicted to be WSW at 12 mph, with a 25% chance of precipitation[but that’s a 75% chance of no precipitation!}.

          Scott Lang’s Ghost Pepper Riders will likely average 23+ mph over a 25-mile course. Are you ready for the challenge?!

          John Del Toro’s Cayenne Pepper Riders will ride the same course and will likely average 21 to 22 mph.

          Ken South and his Habanero Riders have been improving all season. Look for his group to average 20+ mph.

          Kenneth Shaw should be there to lead the Jalapeno Riders at anywhere from 16 to 19 mph.

          I will be in charge of the Sweet Pepper Riders, those who would like to ride at a more casual pace.

          The Speedtrap Ride takes cyclists over quiet country roads. Since the ride is both a Flatlanders AND a TAB ride, you’re likely to 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!

          Pictured are regular Speedtrap riders David St. Louis(blue jersey), as he appeared May 25, 2021 and Dave Stoiber(orange jersey) as he appeared August 3, 2021.

Chuck Nicewonder

Kris J and I are looking to get a group together for Saturday’s MetroParks Tour. We plan rolling out by 7:30 and do the 60 mile route. We’re looking at 19-21 rolling speed, but we can adjust for the group. If you can ride the Saturday Adventure Ride, you can easily ride with us. If you're interested, just show up, and look for Kris or me. We’ll be there!

Interested in a more moderate pace? Thomas Volk and David Justin Barret will be riding the 60 mile route at more reasonable pace of 16-19 and are forming a group to accompany them. David says if you rode with them for the Portage River Tour, it's the same pace. If interested, please DM him, OR... just show up on ride-day. They also plan on rolling out at 7:30 AM.

You can register for the ride at:

https://register.mvadventurers.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=52

Starts and ends at:

Fallen Timbers Middle School, 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse, OH, 43571

We head out to Wauseon this Saturday for a cup of floofy coffee. This usually means a ride to Red Rambler, but they closed for good just this week. Instead we’re going to hit Special Grounds in the south end of Wauseon. It’s a nice place, run with the help of individuals with disabilities. Good coffee and baked goods, plus other drinks and treats.

We leave from a different starting in this week - Mallard Lake, at Oak Openings at 8:00. Distance is 41 miles. As usual, it's an 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride.  Bring money for coffee and treats! 

OO- Special Grounds CW

The Meanderer's will roll this Saturday, July 13th from Elmore at 8a. Meet up at Walter Ory Park parking lot (across from the post office: 328 Rice St, Elmore, OH 43416) so that we can adventure out for a 43-mile tour down the North Coast Inland Trail, west to Gibsonburg and along the Portage River for the return to Elmore. Bring hydration and a snack for our rest stop break, but there will be the option for purchases if you chose visit the convenience store. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph and an average that will fall somewhere between 13-15mph for this NO DROP ride. Pace is set by the abilities of the group that gathers!

We hope you'll come out and ride bikes with us!!