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That said, last year was my first double. I did not find much correlation between the training rides and the double. Specifically, both the 100 and 125 were paced at 18 mph. This was due to the small group - myself, Aaron, Bruce, Mark -- along with the hillier terrain These dynamics changed when the big engines showed up for the double along with a 'doubling' of the group size. The result was a pace of 20+ mph.
So here' the point to those considering this ride -- if you want to ride the double please participate in the 'training' rides.
Marc
Hi everyone!
Hope everyone is enjoying some time off work for the holidays. I know
the ski season has barely started, but it is time to fill in the 2008
calendar and we need to pick double dates.
The tentative dates are:
The 200 would June 15th, Fathers Day
The 125 would be June 6 or 7
The 100 would be May 31, or June 1
The 75 would be May 10, 11 or 17th.
The Bloomin Metric is May 18th.
Fathers Day is June 15th, but we have been doing the double on that
date for years now. I like the slightly earlier date because June
tends to heat up by the 22nd or so. Often the week before is a
beautiful day, and the 21-23 is generally hotter.
Memorial Day is May 26th, so we can't do anything that weekend.
Anyone up for the 75 the day before the Bloomin Metric? That would
make it a 140 or so mile weekend.
Also, should we ride the training rides Saturday or Sunday? I like
Saturday, as I go out on the parkway on Sundays with the triple, but
maybe we should do Sundays, and I will get the family out on a C ride
on Saturday. I can go either way on this.
We should do the double on Sunday to avoid traffic. Sunday is quieter
than Saturday traffic wise.
Respond to the group and we can find out what works best for everyone.
Bruce
PS. Have a happy New Year. See everyone on the road next year!
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