For those planning on riding the Horrible Hundred in Clermont on Sunday and want
to convoy
up there, a group of us is leaving from the Avon Park McDonald's at 6 a.m.
Sunday.
Hopefully, somebody will have directions to get to the ride! Kevin

A friend from back home posted this on another cycling list I
subscribe to. Enjoy it!  Kevin

Scott's Spin: Group Dynamic

Judging by some group rides I've done lately, paceline etiquette
ain't
what it used to be. Some do's and don'ts for this brave new
world:

---Don't point out obstacles. Riders behind you will appreciate
the
challenge of not knowing what lies ahead. Gaping potholes, oil
slicks,
gravel -- all provide opportunities for cyclists to practice their
panic
stops, bunnyhops and rim-straightening techniques.

---Do sit in for 10 miles, then attack. Your fellow cyclists who've
been trading pulls into a stiff headwind will love it when you
sprint
ahead and force them to chase. After all, you're giving them a
better
workout. That goes double for dropped riders, who obviously
need more
training anyway.

---Do ride as far to the right as possible when the wind blows
from the
left. That way, everybody can enjoy a cooling breeze, not just the
leader. Plus, riding in the gutter improves bike-handling and
flat-fixing skills. Wind blowing from the right? Edge as far left as
you
safely can. Drafting riders will enjoy pedaling in the middle of the
lane, where they can more easily chat with overtaking drivers
tooting
their horns in friendly greeting.

---Don't take a steady pull when you hit the front. Think of your
time
in the lead as an American Idol audition. This is your moment to
shine,
so surge, surge, surge. Trailing riders will be impressed with
your
strength and say admiring things about you (especially the guy
who took
the pull just before yours).

---Do stand frequently, pushing your bike back as you rise from
the
saddle. With luck, your rear tire will rub the following rider's front
tire. This spares her the pesky task of swiping her gloved hand
on the
tread to wipe away the broken glass you didn't point out.

(Scott Martin wrote feature articles for Bicycling magazine for a
dozen
years. You can reach him at scottmartin@...)

Upcoming rides include the Tour of Sebring:
http://www.kenlodge.com/2006_touros1.jpg
http://www.kenlodge.com/2006_touros2.jpg

And the Horrible Hundred:
http://www.floridafreewheelers.com/ffw_forms/Horrible2006.pdf

Laura is organizing a Clermont ride for Aug. 26. She lives in
Florida now, so she'll be meeting us up there. A local
time/location to meet and drive up there hasn't been determined
yet. If you're interested, let me know.

Also, because of my schedule I can't make the
Tuesday/Thursday rides, so I'm scheduling something new:
Mondays and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at the News-Sun parking lot
for a few laps around Lake Jackson. Two laps in the summer
and one in the winter. Recovery pace Mondays and intervals on
Wednesdays.

I just sent updates to Paul Giroux, who maintains the Highlands
Pedalers Web page. If you haven't been there lately, check it this
week and make your suggestions.

kevin

Lake Worth is south of us its between Delray Beach and West Palm
Beach About 1.30 hours trip I have e-mail them and I am awaiting
direction. Guys and Girls this is on the Beach go for a swim after the
ride maybe find one of those out in the open Tike bars for a cold and
wet one.

June 25 (Sun)  Anybody planning on going to this ride
Lake Worth FL
The Lauren Katzenstein Celebration Ride
Join us in the celebration of the life of Lauren Katzenstein. Though
it was short, it was lived fully with enthusiasm for not only cycling,
but other activities as well. Excited about completing her second
MS150. Sadly, due to a reckless driver, she was unable to accomplish
that goal. On April 26 2003, Lauren was killed. Not out of mourning
her death, but rather celebrating her time here with us we are holding
the Lauren Katzenstein celebration ride. 10, 22, 40, 62 mile rides $35
entry includes t-shirt. All extra donations greatly appreciated. For
more information, contact Mark Lowe at (561)434-4909.  LETS GO. Manny