Final Monday Night Group Ride for 2014 & End of Season Party

It's Monday and again the weather is awesome riding but sunset is at 7:47!!

B- is riding at 5:15 to get in more miles.  The other groups are still riding at 5:30 but we're tight on daylight so please email compedgecycling@gmail.com if you're riding so we won't leave without you.  We're going to try to roll out as soon as everyone is here or 5:30 at the latest.

We'll be trying to get everyone back by sunset or close to it, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 6:15pm.  Thanks.

Also, the shop is inviting us in for pizza & beer after the ride so plan to hang out after.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Here is tonight's A ride. The A ride will be leaving the shop at 5:30, a nice fast pace of 9-21mph, we will regroup at the top of the climbs, if needed. The route is 28 mi with 1680 climbing, should be a great ride.  

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/540557132

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Group B,  John Taloumis leading

B riders, John is back for our last ride of the season. 23mi pretty flat, 18mph avg pace, we'll ride at 5:30.  

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6080386

Group B-, David Bond leading

B- Riders,  B- rides at 5:15 tonight, please message compedgecycling@gmail.com if you are riding B- so we don't leave without you.

David's got 26mi planned.  Looks like a great route.  Follow the link below to check out the route.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6009133

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

We've got 21.4mi with 780' climbing, kind of a reverse figure 8 route.  15-16mph pace should let us squeeze it in if we get on the road right at 5:30.  We'll ride as soon as everyone is here, please message Deborah or compedgecycling@gmail.com if your riding so we don't leave without you.  See you tonight. 

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6079183

Group Rides and Center Grill R2R Fund Raiser

It's Monday and again the weather is awesome riding but sunset is at 7:02!!

B- is riding at 5:15 to get in more miles.  The other groups are still riding at 5:30 but we're tight on daylight so please email compedgecycling@gmail.com if you're riding so we won't leave without you.  We're going to try to roll out as soon as everyone is here or 5:30 at the latest.

The shop is closed today and tomorrow but everyone is invited to join us at the Center Grill starting at 5:30 for the Ride to Remember fund raiser. $20 admission for apps and entertainment plus there is a bike and other prizes being raffled off.

We'll be trying to get everyone back by sunset, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 6:30pm.  Thanks.

Group A/B+,  Dan Kurowski leading

Hey Everyone, John Taloumis was racing (again) this weekend so Dan will lead out an A/B group. 28.3mi with 1353 climbing, should be a great ride.  

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/534251494

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B riders, John is recovering from another insane race this weekend, so take a look at the other rides for tonight and have at it. John will be back for next week the 22nd.

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: Group A/B+ or Group B- rides for tonight

Group B-, David Bond leading

B- Riders,  as decided at last weeks ride, B- will ride at 5:15 tonight, please message compedgecycling@gmail.com if you are riding B- so we don't leave without you.

David's got 28mi planned.  Looks like a great route.  Follow the link below to check out the route.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6012572

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

Hope you like this route for tonight, 22.7mi  938' climbing, so we should be able to squeeze it in if we get on the road right at 5:30.  Please message Deborah or compedgecycling@gmail.com if your riding so we don't leave without you.  See you tonight. 

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6015699

Monday Night Group Rides TONIGHT

It's Monday and the weather is awesome for our rides.

Sunset is at 7:12!!  So, though we're scheduled to ride at 5:30, please email compedgecycling@gmail.com if you're coming.  We're going to try to roll out as soon as everyone is here or 5:30 at the latest

The next couple weeks we are trying to keep riding but if we can start a bit earlier we'd be able to plan some longer riding.  How early can you be ready to ride? Please email us at compedgecycling@gmail.com with your response.

We'll be trying to get everyone back by sunset, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 6:30pm.  Thanks.

Group A/B+,  Dan Kurowski leading

Hey Everyone, John Taloumis was racing this weekend so Dan will lead out an A/B+ group.  Follow the link below to check out the route.   

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/527599342

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Group B, 

B riders, John is recovering from a race this weekend, so take a look at the other rides for tonight and have at it. 

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: Group A/B+ or Group B- rides for tonight

Group B-, David Bond leading

B- Riders,  David's got 30mi with 1.1k climbing planned for tonights ride.  Looks like a great route.  Follow the link below to check out the route.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5923068

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

Daylight is against us so we're going to try for this 25mi route under 900' of climbing.  See you tonight. 

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5945455

Ladies Season Farewell Ride & Fun TONIGHT

Ladies, this is it!

Our last Wednesday night ride for 2014.

Stephanie has a 23mi route planned, out to Wilbraham, over to Somers and back.  No rain in the forecast so we should stay dry tonight.

Can everyone stick around after for a little farewell to the season party?

RSVP compedgecycling@gmail.com

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/522302744 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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Wednesday is Ladies Night, Come Ride

Calling All Ladies

We have a full 28mi route planned for tonight assuming we can get on the road by 5:30 we should be able to do it.  Hope to see you tonight.

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/516184224 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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Monday = Time to Ride = 5:30-7:35!!!

It's Monday and the weather appears to be cooperating.  Daylight not so much.  Sunset is at 7:35!!  So we have just 2 hours for riding tonight.  Please be ready to roll at 5:30 sharp.

We'll be trying to get everyone back by sunset, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 7pm.  Thanks.

Group A/B,  Dan Kurowski/John Taloumis leading

Hey Everyone, we are most likely combining the A and B groups tonight.  Dan was racing all weekend so John Taloumis will lead.  Follow the link below to check out the route.   

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://www.strava.com/routes/540609

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John is back and covering for Dan this week after Dan rode a number of cross races this weekend.  So we're expecting to combine the A & B groups.  We also have the B- and C groups going out. 

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: Group A/B or Group B- rides for tonight

Group B-, David Bond leading

B- Riders,  David's got 29mi with 1.8k climbing planned for tonights ride.  Looks like a great route.  Follow the link below to check out the route.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5728279

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

If we're riding strong, we can do this.  29mi 1.3k climbing.  No worries, we can cut back the miles any number of ways if we are running short on daylight.  See you tonight. 

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/514116330

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, We ride tonight.

To All the CEC Ladies:

Stephanie has a great loop planned for tonights ride.  With sunset earlier and earlier we'll fill daylight with a 26mi route, mostly rolling w/ a little climbing, so check it out.  See you ready to roll out 5:30pm.

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/508816980 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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Group Rides Tonight. Let's ride.

Monday Night Club Riders,

Looks like great weather for our Monday night rides.  As daylight wanes earlier (7:46 Monday) we have to shorten the routes. We'll be trying to get everyone back by sunset, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 7:15pm.  Thanks.

REMINDER: This weekend there are TWO local Cyclocross races.  Saturday at Forest Park and Sunday at Blunt Park.  For more information talk to Dan Kurowski tonight or go to bikereg.com.  Ride or some cheer Dan, Karen and other CEC riders on.

Group A/B+,  Dan Kurowski leading

Hey Everyone, Here is tonight's A/B+ ride. There is no B group tonight because John T needs a day of recovery after his 100k MTB competition.  The course is flat, so it will be a fast ride 18-20mph,  will be no drop, .

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

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See Details at: www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/507368564

Group B, John Taloumis recovering!

B riders, John's recovering from a 100k MTB competition Sunday so Dan has planned an A/B+ combined ride or you can join into David's B- ride.  John should be back for next week.    

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: Group A/B+ or Group B- rides for tonight

Group B-, David Bond leading

B- Riders,  Davids got 34mi with 1.5k climbing planned for tonights ride.  Follow the link below to check out the route.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5610502

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

A smidge shorter than last week, a smidge less climbing. Some new roads?  Don't be scared, MMR makes it look worse than it is. 30miles 1.6k up... a nice little challenge I hope.

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/507426184

Monday Group Rides 5:30pm from the EL Shop

Monday Night Riders Club Riders,

Looks like great weather for our Monday night rides.  Daylight hours are shortening, sunset is at 7:56 Monday.  We'll be trying to get everyone back by then, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 7:30pm.  Thanks.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Here is tonight's A ride. Its a flat and fast course. The pace will average around 18-20mph. 

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/500577468

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John's got a great ride planned, 37mi 2.1k climbing.  17-19mph avg pace, regrouping at top of climbs.  

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at:  http://www.strava.com/routes/773590

Group B-, David Bond leading

If the B rides a bit too much, and the C isn't quite enough, David has another great B- route planned.  Usual pace is tending to average 17 or so which means 18-20 on the flats.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please familiarize yourself with the route below.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5610502

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

So you've said you want some hills.  So here we go to the Hampden Hills.  Don't be scared, MMR makes it look worse than it is. 33miles 1.7k up... a nice little challenge I hope.

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route below.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/500434226

Twice As Nice AND a Potluck Dinner Party

To All the CEC Ladies:

We had such a good ride last week, Stephanie says let's do it again.  There may be a tweak of the route from last week to make sure we get back by about 7:30 so we can all enjoy the Potluck Dinner at Karen's. You can ride, dine or ride and dine.  It's a nice 31mi route, flat/rolly, so check it out and see you Wednesday 5:30pm.

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/487030128 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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Club Rides Tonight

Monday Night Riders Club Riders,

Come one come all, we have four groups riding tonight.  Weather is predicted to be good but for "a chance of a downpour", let's hope it doesn't rain on us.

Sunset is at 8:05 tonight.  We'll be trying to get everyone back by then, but as you know, things can happen on the road, so please have your lights charged and on by 7:30pm.  Thanks.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Trying again to ride last weeks route don't let the 7/28 on the map confuse you. A ride will be 18-20mph avg, no drop ride, regrouping at the top of any climbs. 

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please be familiar with the route 

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See Details at:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/486345136

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John's back and he isn't resting any more!  Here's his 40mi 3k climbing route planned for tonight.  17-19mph avg pace, regrouping at top of climbs.  

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please be familiar with the route.

See Details at:  http://www.strava.com/routes/539792

Group B-, David Bond leading

Anyone wanting to ride a 16-18mph avg pace, David has a great route planned.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please know route prior to the ride.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5446793

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

34miles only 1200 up including the Powder Hill, Reeves and Hall Hill climbs!  Didn't know a climbing route could be so flat.  Let's do it.

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/486476070

Calling All Ladies, we Ride tonight

Ladies:

The rain is gone, Stephaine is back, and we're riding tonight.  It's a nice 31mi route, flat/rolly, so check it out and see you Wednesday 5:30pm.

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/487030128 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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RAIN RAIN GO AWAY, WE WANT TO RIDE OUR BIKES TODAY!

All Club Riders,

Though good weather isn't likely for tonight's Club Rides, we've got some good routes planned.  Let's hope we get to ride them TONIGHT!

Check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/compedgecycling  or call the shop after 4pm for cancellation information.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

A and B riders: John Taloumis needs a rest day. He rode in a 12 hour MTB competition on Saturday and WON the 50+ division. Congrats John.

So, if the weather cooperates, Dan will lead an A/B+ group, 17-19mph avg, no drop ride, regrouping at the top of all the climbs. David Bond will be leading a B- Group, 16-18mph avg, no drop, regrouping at the top of climbs and major intersections.

The weather isn't looking promising. Check back here after 4pm or call the shop for cancellation information.

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please be familiar with the route 

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See Details at:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/486345136

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John Taloumis needs a rest day. He rode in a 12 hour MTB competition on Saturday and WON the 50+ division. Congrats John. 

So you can choose from any of our rides:  Dan Kurowski leading an A/B+ ride (see details above) or David Bond leading a B- ride (see details below).  

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please be familiar with the route.

See Details at:  A or B- Routes

Group B-, David Bond leading

Anyone wanting to ride a 16-18mph avg pace, David has a great route planned.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please know route prior to the ride.

See Details at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5446793

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

Not so fantastic weather for tonight, so check with the shop for cancellaton decisons but if we can ride here's what we'll do, 34miles only 1200 up including the Powder Hill, Reeves and Hall Hill climbs!  Didn't know a climbing route could be so flat.  Let's do it.

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections, top of climbs and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/486476070

Bike Maintenance Clinic Offering

Hi Everyone!

Thursday, July 31, 2014, the shop will be offering a general maintenance class for all club riders. The class will start at 7pm at the shop and will cover various topics such as flat tire repair, chain cleaning, and pre-ride safety checks. 

This class is open to all club riders, but due to the nature of the class we are limiting it to 7 attendees. To sign up for the class you can contact the shop. This event will be first come, first serve.

If you are interested in the class but are unable to attend, we will try to plan an additional class.

Super weather for Tonight's Group Rides

Hey Club CEC Cyclists,

Let's all bow to the weather gods for tonights weather.  Reasonable temps and low humidity predicted, finally!  No need to worry about weather today, just come and ride.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Here is Monday's A ride.  It should be a great night of riding. We will be leaving the shop at 5:30. The pace will be 18-20 mph average.

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-20mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please be familiar with the route 

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/479267192

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, looks like we finally have the weather that we get to do this route that John has planned for 3 weeks now!  It's a relatively flat 44mi route thru Agawam country roads with 1575 of climbing (per Strava) so it should be a 'fast' paced ride.  Just follow the link below to get familiar with the route and print a cue sheet if you like. 

LATE BREAKING NEWS: John just told me he feels like hills tonight.  So you decide.  Check out this second route and he'll go with the flow.  

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please be familiar with the route.

Flat Route See Details at:  http://www.strava.com/routes/557997

Hills Route See Details at:  http://app.strava.com/routes/652268

Group B-, David Bond leading

Sorry to have to let you know that Ed Fogarty, our B- leader had an accident last Tuesday that had put him off the bike for the foreseeable future.  He has a broken rib, damaged shoulder and worst torn thumb that needs involved surgery to fix. If anyone wants to share well wishes with Ed, his address is 15 Rolling Meadow Lane, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.

On to the good news, David Bond is stepping to lead for tonight's ride.  He has a relatively flat-rolling, familiar route planned.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-18mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please know route prior to the ride.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/479472498

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

Third times the charm!  Fantastic weather tonight, so we're finally going UP some.  Same route as planned for past two weeks but it looks like we can really do it this time.  

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride.

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See Details at:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/465399748

Ladies Get Your Climb On!

Karen is leading this Wednesday's ride. She's planned a great route with some nice climbing. So check it out and see you Wednesday 5:30pm, bring your climbing legs.

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/474048230 or see the map below.

 Ladies Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points
•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride

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Some New some Same - Routes for Monday Group Rides

Hi CEC Cyclists,

Hope harder this week that the weather holds for Monday's rides.  Some of us were brave (some say stupid) and rode last week anyway.  All in all it was a great night but check the www.facebook/compedgecycling or call the shop if the weather looks questionable.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Here is Monday's A-ride. Bring plenty of water. 

A Group:

•  fast pace; 18-22mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, group will regroup at the top of climbs.  

•  routes not marked on road, please be familiar with the route 

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/471903178

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John's keeping the route planned for last week, it's a relatively flat 44mi route thru Agawam country roads with 1575 of climbing (per Strava) so it should be a 'fast' paced ride.  Just follow the link below to get familiar with the route and print a cue sheet if you like. 

B Group:

•  fast pace; 17-19mph average

•  fast pace NO-drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked, please be familiar with the route.

See Details at:  http://www.strava.com/routes/557997

Group B-, Ed Fogarty leading

Tonight's route is 40mi of new territory. So please familarize yourself with the route and  hope for dry roads.

B- Group:

•  intermediate pace; 16-17mph average

•  intermediate pace NO-drop ride, group will gather back up at major intersections
   and re-group points.  

•  routes not marked on road, please know route prior to the ride.

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See Details at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/471936582

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

Let's try again for those hills!  Don't be scared, it looks worse than it is. Same route as planned for last week.  

 C Group:

•  recreational pace; 14-16mph average

•  NO drop ride, groups will gather back up at major intersections and re-group points.

•  routes are not marked on road, please be familiar with the route prior to the ride.

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See Details at:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/465399748