Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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, August 25, 2014

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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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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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Monday, August 18, 2014

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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Monday, August 11, 2014

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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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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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Monday, August 4, 2014

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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