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Thursday Ride Report--Losing Daylight Rapidly

10/4/2018

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Mitchell's new bike made its debut tonight and would require a good cleaning after our ride.
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Lot of kids walking through the parking lot on their way to the Heit Center for a Halloween themed event.
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A line of showers moved through the area around 4:30pm and behind it was a bank of thick, dark clouds.  Tim, Mitchell and Scott, with a light are ready to go.  Only had about 16-18 come out and we decided rather than send out one group and sort things on the road we....
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….send out one group that would cover the 35 mile route and another that would follow the 29 mile route.  Someone calculated it would require a 23mph average to finish before sunset so only 3 guys went out for the long route, Goeric, Ben and Mitchell.  Ben and Goeric on the right in the PG jerseys.
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Geesh, getting out of the parking lot has become a challenge and with so little daylight, we need to go, not wait.  Chris and one other blocked traffic so a truck could turn left.  Our group, those that remained and wanted to do the 29 mile route, was populated mostly with A types and I regret that the group rode at an A pace so several people spit the bit early.  When we reached the left turn on Clover Valley, I too spit the bit.  Just not into riding hard any more and not able to either.  I have no way of measuring these things but doubt there has ever been a more "unridable" season then this one.  Maybe you will be blessed with a glorious fall.  I will for sure.  Long route group finished with a 22.8 avg and the others finished with a 21.5 avg.
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Our next to last ride of the season. Where did it all go? 5:30pm start, usual place behind Philip Heit Center. With the season winding down, want to acknowledge Veloscience's contribution to the club and remind that members receive a 15% discount on parts and 10% on bikes. Why just today, I walked in to buy a tire and walked out with a tire and new bike! I am defenseless in the hands of a professional sales person. Routes are 35, 29 and 19 miles.
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