sunday ride

[veggigi]

is there a new triathlon club ride Sunday morning, Aug 16th?? Is there a leader??

[JRoenke]

Since Breezy, the NTTP seems to be more loosely organized. David has been awesome leading us on Sundays, and has been consistently there. The distance is varied with training needs. We have been leaving earlier than what is on the calendar (7:30am) to beat the heat.
I plan to ride tomorrow morning leaving from Keagans at Red Mill at 7:30am. I need to do at least 30 miles which puts us turning around a Creeds. I would love to try out the 40mile loop or 'out and back' to Pungo Ferry Rd. I go about 18 mph, will slow to 16mph with persistent wind, get up to 20mph on the easy stuff.
This is what I mapped for a loop, but I am not sure if most cyclists return via Blackwater or do an 'out and back' when they hit the 20 mile mark. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-st ... 4455846820
I am up for either, but need to check with other riders that returning on Blackwater to that portion of Indian River is a safe option before trying it.

We generally arrive a few minutes early to pump tires, etc. Someone inevitably has a chain or pedal issue , but we are rolling anywhere from 7:30 to 7:45. (If you are running late, don't speed thru Princess Ann by the municipal building - got a BIG ticket there since the limit drops to 25 on a non-residential street. Dang.)

Hope this helps a little. My cell is 757-472-2377.

aaa toddler diaper blowout - no edit= gottago! judy r

[horseshoecrab]

My sympathies, Judy. My husband has received a ticket there, as well. Now, I know better than to even try to make up time on that stretch.

[veggigi]

I would like to ride about 20-25 miles at about a speed of 15-18 mph. I am NTTP rider so I don't want to hold you up. I guess I could meet you there in the am and start out with you but I really don't want to be dropped! what should I do???

[rundjk]

Judy and Veggigi (name?) - Let's try this: Veg (or is it Gigi?) - we could meet at 7am at Red Mill and go out easy for 20-25 round trip (finish around 8:30a?). Judy will likely cross our path while we're out. Then I could go back out and do a faster ride to Creeds and come back. Maybe I will meet Judy at Creeds (around 9:15-9:30?) if she's doing 40, or will try to catch her on the way back! That'll give me 50-55 and some faster riding. If anyone wants 18-20+mph to Creeds and isn't already riding with others, the company would be great.

Judy, Jen or Gigi or others with suggestions, please chime in. I don't want Gigi to be alone on her ride - either direction - if she's a newbie out there. Judy if you're willing to ride slower for the first 12 or so, then take the rest by yourself, then the three of us can ride the first portion together. Start time is up to you two if we do that. I think earlier is better for you and your hubby anyway, isn't it, Judy?

And, yes, Judy, I just happened to offer to do some of these with you guys since I'm not training for a tri this year and just need base/exercise. Not sure what the original plan was and haven't seen any training plans for any of the tri's.

David

[JRoenke]

David- Your plan sounds great to me. 7am works well for me. I might even get home in time to take kiddo to the pool (he can't be an Olympian if he doesn't get in the water, right?)
I can do a slower loop, then a fast one too. Or go on ahead and meet you down the road. I'll see how I feel with the chest cold. I mapped out the short loop which is 19.5miles in case I was alone, I added side trips to get it over 20- and because I am curious what is down those roads. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-st ... 7158645795 Just an option.

Gigi- have you ridden out here before or with a group? There is a Bike Safety thread to look at on the forum. Bring a helmet (duh), I like 2 water bottles (one with sport drink) if I am out over an hour. If you are out over an hour a gel pack or cubes can be good too- or bring them if you are going to take them during your race, so you can practice (maybe once you are comfortable after a few rides out here.) I put my cell and inhaler in my jersey, ID and money (creditcard) in saddle bag. I also have a RoadID on my shoe. Spare tire/change kit, carry small pump. (if you don't have the tools/pump yet, one of us will.) If I have a route planned or am with a group with a 'regular' route I often carry the cue sheet print out in case I need to head back early, or reduce speed, I will have the route written out so I can get back!

The basic route out of Red Mill is the second half of the Cue Sheet on FK's site. The part from Elson Green to Newbridge will help you get in and out of the neighborhood we ride thru (yes, I am dopey enough to have memorized all the rural roads and then got stuck cruising around the hood trying to find the way out to where my car was parked. haha) MapMyRide has a cue sheet feature, but you have to pay for it. If I really want one, I mapp the ride on Google maps and printed it there for free.

See you all tomorrow at 7!!! -Judy

[veggigi]

I will be there for the ride at 7am
gigi aka..... gloria siegel