Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 22^nd recap

          The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty-two hardy cyclists  to Elmore Tuesday night for a slightly windy bit enjoyable evening of cycling.

          Scott Lang, Bob Kayden, and Tony Mazurek, leaders of their respective groups: the Ghost Pepper Riders, the Cayenne Pepper Riders, and the Habanero Riders, all reported a riding average of 22.3 mph. Groups rode together where possible.

          David Barret, substituting for Todd Pollock, led eleven Jalapeno Riders to a 19.1 mph average. Thank you, David, for leading!

          The Sweet Pepper Riders split into two groups. Claude Watkins reported an average of 17.6 mph for his group. Marnie Arndt rode with Ron and Joyce Purk and reported 13.6 mph

          Several riders gathered in front of the bike shop after the ride for drink and good conversation.

          There were no riders new to the Speedtrap Ride this week. However, pictured are two riders who have played big roles for the Speedtrap Ride: Marnie Arndt, co-founder of the Speedtrap Ride, and Rob Golden, owner of Spoke Life Cycles. Thank you Marnie and Rob!

          For next Tuesday, August 29^th, the long-range weather forecast is for a pleasant evening of riding: a temperature in the upper 70s, partly cloudy skies, a west wind of 10 mph, and only a 24% chance of rain. It looks like a pizza party is planned for after the ride!, Sounds like a fun night all the way around!

I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Last week's Meanderer's ride looked so good that Spicy Adventure Ride thought we try it this week - only in reverse! With NW winds projected, that means twisty bits first and the long straight ride from Lyons with the wind at our backs! Kris Jensen will be leading the ride on Saturday 8/26 @ 8am out of Secor Park. Rolling speeds 18-22, depending on group and wind. This is a no drop ride. Stopping at the Lyons Main Stop in Lyons for a brief break.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44180944

The TAB Meandering Ride will be leaving from Whitehouse (across from CycleWerks) this Saturday, August 26th at 8a for a 33-mile loop through Swanton, up to Secor Metrpark, and back. Bring a snack and hydration (weather man says it's going to be humid, humid, humid) for our mid-ride break at the metropark. Pace is adjusted based on the abilities of the group that shows up to ride, but we plan to average 13-15mph for the whole route with rolling speeds sometimes up to 17mph. It's the last Saturday of the month so that means post ride group brunch too!! Hope you'll come out and join us to go ride bikes!!

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday August 22^nd

          The Speedtrap Ride, the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County, will hold its next chapter tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22^nd at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders over a 25-mile course at a 22 to 23+ mph average. Are you ready for the adrenalin rush??!!

          Dave Stover, substituting for Bob Kayden, will lead the Cayenne Pepper Riders over the same course at an average of 21 to 22+ mph

          Ken South and Tony Mazurek are co-leaders for the Habanero Riders, They will lead the group over the 25-mile course at a 20 to 21+ mph average.

          Todd Pollock, again over the 25-mile course will lead the Jalapeno Riders at a 17 to 19 mph average.

          I plan to ride out with the Sweet Pepper Riders over a slightly shorter 22-mile route, averaging anywhere from 15 to 17 mph.

          The weather forecast calls for sunny skies, 0% chance of rain, and a temperature in the mid to low 70s at ride time. There is predicted, however, an ENE wind of 9mph.  Mother Nature, do we have to endure an east wind again??!!!

          Sign-in for the ride begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop.[Coming soon….an app for phone sign-in]. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Kris Jensen will be leading the Spicy Adventure Ride. Saturday at 8:00am out of Whitehouse across from CycleWerks. Rolling speeds 18-22, depending on group and wind. This is a no drop ride. Stopping at Grandma’s in a Liberty Center for a brief break.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41122216

The rain is moving out. 

Our ride is a go.

The TAB Meandering Ride is meeting at Secor Metropark this Saturday, August 19th (we will group up in the Secor Center parking lot). The group rolls out at 8a for the 40-mile loop out to Lyons and back. Bring hydration and a snack for our mid-ride rest stop. Overall route average speed will be 13-15mph (so you can expect some rolling speeds a bit faster than that) but we adjust the rolling speed for the abilities of the group that assembles for the ride that day. We hope you'll join us to go ride bikes!

Secor Metropark 10001 Central Ave, Berkey, OH 43504