Monday Night's Rides

Ok...let's try this again!

we've had to cancel our last 2 Monday rides due to the weather, so I'm going to re-post the info from last week as we will be trying for a third week in a row to tackle these routes.

ROUTES!

And just like the last two weeks, it's supposed to rain! UGH! Hopefully it'll hold off, but keep your eyes peeled to the WEATHER and if we need to cancel, we'll do it by 4PM.

See everyone tomorrow night! (hopefully)

-Scott

CEC CENTURY - Recap!

Hey there all our CEC friends!

What a weekend we've had. And what an amazing Century we did on Saturday.

I want to start by thanking everyone that came out to ride, support, or help out in any way. We couldn't have had such a great time without all of you.

Well, even though we were competing with another ride (Grand Fundo), we still had 12 of CEC's best come out for this amazing journey. Some of which were heading out on their first century, and even a couple people that hadn't ridden over 55 miles...ever!

Needless to say, the weather was perfect as we departed the East Longmeadow shop at 8Am. Our journey took us out through East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, and into Ludlow. We pedaled down some of the most scenic roads as we went toward Belchertown and working our way up the western side of Quabbin(202). When we finally turned off 202, we battled the steepest climb of the day (climbing into Shutesbury center). Thankfully it was the last real climb as well.

But what goes up must come down and we got to ride one of the best descents in the area.

At the bottom of that descent, we worked our way over to the Hadley shop for our mid-way stop. And after resting & recovering for about 20ish minutes, we went back on the road to finish the ride.

Having gotten all of the climbing out of the way, it would be smooth sailing as we crossed the Connecticut River into Northampton & Easthampton heading south to the 190 bridge in Connecticut.

After we crossed back over the river, it was only 8 miles to the shop to end this epic journey.

When we rolled into the shop, our MVP of the day, Mike, ended his day at 103 miles at a 17.7mph average. Mike's longest ride before Saturday was 48 miles! Mike seriously earned rider of the day & maybe even the season! Nice job, Mike! Hope you are rested and ready to head out for the next ride!

Here's the recap of the ride:

Thanks again to everyone!!! All of you are what make this club so great!!!! See you all on Monday for our ride!

-Scott

CEC CENTURY - This Saturday

DON'T FORGET!!!!

It's going to be a blast!!!

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!

Tonight's MTB ride: Earls/Bachelor

Morning Everyone!

For tonight's mountain bike ride, we are going to be heading up to Hadley, MA to ride a combination of Earl's trails and the Bachelor St. trails.

I am not going to be able to make it, but Jeff Landry will be leading the group out.

Here's where we are meeting: BAY RD. TENNIS CLUB

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Please plan on meeting up at 5:30ish as we are going to be rolling into the woods at 6PM sharp! We are riding rain or shine, so we'll see you all at the meeting spot!

-Scott

WOMEN SPECIFIC: NO RAIN FOR TOMORROW!!!

Hello Ladies! I can hardly believe it, but there is NO RAIN predicted for tomorrow!!! I can't tell you how excited I am that we'll be able to head out tomorrow without question.

I know we took last week off, but I wanted to plan a route this week that had a little bit of a hill in it, and by "a little bit" I mean, well, nothing crazy, but it is going to be super fun. Hills - fun - what? Yes, fun! I hope you're all up for it because it would be great to see you all out there and climb together. The route mileage is slightly less than what we've been doing lately, but we can add more once we head back into MA from CT if we want. Please check out the route here. Honestly, don't be intimidated. It will be so great to continue to meet new challenges together and celebrate on that glorious downhill.

Those of you that check the blog daily have seen the posts about the CEC Century. Scott, our amazing-can't say enough about how amazing he is - club president, has an incredible ride planned for everyone. I'm going to be working at the EL shop that day, so I won't be able to join you all on the ride, but I look forward to celebrating with you afterwards at the cookout. I will be working all week at the shop so come in and ask questions, and gear up with tubes, maybe even a new club jersey, and lots of yummy snacks.

I look forward to catching up with all of you tomorrow!

jen

Well hello there Comp Edgers....let me start by congratulating Cadel, Andy, Frank and the rest of those amazing cyclists for their wonderfully entertaining and exciting Tour efforts. I have to admit that up until this year I've been a some what casual fan. But for what ever reason this year was addictive....and I love the the fact that first place went to the man with solid roots in the mountain bike world! The sights, the sounds, the energy that race perpetuates means only one thing....it's on the to do list....well, the to go list really. Who's in?

Next would be the fact that I'm sitting in front of this computer when I should be out riding with my friends! I'm sure you all feel the same way...two Mondays in a row, damn it!!! But I am going to get on the Mountain bike tomorrow and ride the Case/Gay City loop if anyone is interested? Going to try and get to the Line Street parking lot for 5:00. If anyone can make it email or text me so I know who to expect (jforlife3339@yahoo.com or 860-989-6552). It's a great ride which Dan Walker can attest to. As far as this Thursdays woods ride, I'm open for suggestions? Would anyone like to do something different? Last weeks Batchler/Earls ride was o.k. Great people as usual, but it was painfully hot...and a lot more biting insects than usual (or maybe it was my imagination). On a side note, Shawn, I hope your knee is healing quickly!

Lots more riding to look forward to. Hopefully not to many heat waves though. Speaking of looking forward, who's getting in on the century train for Saturday? I know I'm looking forward to it! Let's get out there and go for a great bike ride and celebrate our first 100 together as an official club. Climb into your kits (which look so awesome) and lets go show them off and bring awareness and inspiration to others! (as well as perspiration)....spread the word, bring a friend...

O.K. gang, guess I'm going to eat something and go to bed. Hope to see ya tomorrow,

Thanks for reading my post,

J E F F

dang it, mother nature!!!!!

sorry, friends! Mother nature reared her ugly head for a second Monday in a row. Good thing we still have the CENTURY on Saturday! Hope to see you all then!