One of the best videos! Don't let it scare you away from our club....the guys are NOTHING like these ones.
Wednesday night ALL levels ride leaves Joyrideat 5:30
Thursday morning beginner pace leaves Joyride at 9:30 am. This will change as summer comes.
Thursday morning beginner pace leaves Joyride at 9:30 am. This will change as summer comes.
Watch for ride dates and times TBA.
Now here is the important part.
Group riding is a fun way to get out. However, There are minimum guidelines for joining in a group ride. You'll have a more positive and a safer experience if you come prepared.
#1 This is a road ride. You must be on a road bike. If you're not sure what type of bike you have, please swing by Joyride and ask. They want to see you succeed!
#2 You need to be able to safely drink while pedaling. We only stop to regroup once, and dehydration is not a good idea
#3 Whichever pedal system you choose, you need to be able to get in and out of them
#4 You need to come with a realistic expectation of how hard you can ride. The ladies group will be doing an average of 14 mph. This means that for an hour and a half you need to be physically able to maintain this speed. If you really want to come, please see what speed you can maintain. A group will pull you along slightly faster than you can go alone.
Test yourself before you come. To quote one smart lady:
"Just because you’ve seen 18 mph on your computer a bunch of times during your ride, it probably doesn’t mean you’re averaging 18 mph on the rides. This leads to some disillusionment about pace and I hate to see people get in over their heads and not come back."
Go for a ride that is an hour and a half (2 1/2 if you plan on trying the main group)
If you have a bike computer, now is the time to try it. (On a side note, if you haven't bought one yet, consider getting one with a cadence sensor. It will save you upgrading before summer ends).
If you don't have a bike computer, grab your smartphone. There are free apps like 'Map my Ride' that will do it for you.
Start your preferred method and ride. Push yourself so it is accurate. When you get home, see what your average mph is.
If you are 13-14 mph, please come to the ladies ride on Thursday mornings. If you can't maintain a 13 minimum, don't be discouraged. It gives you a goal.
If you're doing 16-18 alone, you can probably do the Wednesday Night ride. The disclaimer is that this isn't a no drop ride. Expect some regrouping points, but plan on solo time if you get dropped. The group is super friendly, but goes a pretty steady pace, with some sprinting. Make sure you know the route in case you loose sight. We usually have a good group of ladies that ride this. If you're close but unsure, we'll give you tips and pointers while riding to get you comfy.
If you're doing 18 and above, please come and pull me! While the WNR is not meant to be another TNR, there is a group of harder rides that comes. You'll fit right in.
Group riding is a fun way to get out. However, There are minimum guidelines for joining in a group ride. You'll have a more positive and a safer experience if you come prepared.
#1 This is a road ride. You must be on a road bike. If you're not sure what type of bike you have, please swing by Joyride and ask. They want to see you succeed!
#2 You need to be able to safely drink while pedaling. We only stop to regroup once, and dehydration is not a good idea
#3 Whichever pedal system you choose, you need to be able to get in and out of them
#4 You need to come with a realistic expectation of how hard you can ride. The ladies group will be doing an average of 14 mph. This means that for an hour and a half you need to be physically able to maintain this speed. If you really want to come, please see what speed you can maintain. A group will pull you along slightly faster than you can go alone.
Test yourself before you come. To quote one smart lady:
"Just because you’ve seen 18 mph on your computer a bunch of times during your ride, it probably doesn’t mean you’re averaging 18 mph on the rides. This leads to some disillusionment about pace and I hate to see people get in over their heads and not come back."
Go for a ride that is an hour and a half (2 1/2 if you plan on trying the main group)
If you have a bike computer, now is the time to try it. (On a side note, if you haven't bought one yet, consider getting one with a cadence sensor. It will save you upgrading before summer ends).
If you don't have a bike computer, grab your smartphone. There are free apps like 'Map my Ride' that will do it for you.
Start your preferred method and ride. Push yourself so it is accurate. When you get home, see what your average mph is.
If you are 13-14 mph, please come to the ladies ride on Thursday mornings. If you can't maintain a 13 minimum, don't be discouraged. It gives you a goal.
If you're doing 16-18 alone, you can probably do the Wednesday Night ride. The disclaimer is that this isn't a no drop ride. Expect some regrouping points, but plan on solo time if you get dropped. The group is super friendly, but goes a pretty steady pace, with some sprinting. Make sure you know the route in case you loose sight. We usually have a good group of ladies that ride this. If you're close but unsure, we'll give you tips and pointers while riding to get you comfy.
If you're doing 18 and above, please come and pull me! While the WNR is not meant to be another TNR, there is a group of harder rides that comes. You'll fit right in.