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

Monday Night Group Rides - July 7, 2014

Hi CEC Cyclists,

Let's hope the weather holds for tonight's rides.  Check the www.facebook/compedgecycling or call the shop if the weather looks questionable.

Group A,  Dan Kurowski leading

Here is tonight's A-ride. Bring plenty of water. I will be at shop no later than 5:30. If there is a storm or shower, I expect it to be would probably quick and will still plan on riding tonight.

A Group:

•  fast pace; 19-21mph average

•  fast pace no-drop ride, groups 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/465338046

Group B, John Taloumis leading

B riders, John's planned 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 34mi with possibilities of extending the miles if the weather and our legs allow, it's pretty flat so our pace should be good.  Fluids, fluids fluids.. see you tonight.

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/465391868

Group C, Deborah Huber leading

As promised, some climbing tonight.  The route is 31mi so we can take our time going up and still get back before sunset.  Just be sure to bring plenty of fluids.  

 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

Wednesday's Ladies Ride July 2, 2014, NEW Route

We're hoping for good weather and a great ride.  Stephanies posted a 27mi route with some new roads. So check it out and see you Wednesday ready to ride at 5:30.

Special Note: Don't let the hill scare you, MMR has changed their grading and is making everything look worse than it is. 

Follow this link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/458850284 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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