Riding Group GCX Info TIME: Meet at 6pm, depart at 6:10pm. If the group decides upon a longer route, ride will be two to two and a half hours. ROUTE: Coming soon... A few things you should know about the ride: 1. This is an A-Level ride. You need good fitness to attend. 2. A cyclocross bike is optimal on these rides. A strong MTB'er will be fine, but may suffer on the few paved road sections. Recommended tyre pressures for cross on limerock is 35 - 40psi. 3. A 500 lumen bar or helmet light is highly recommended. More lumens is better. Don't forget about your taillight! 4. Good skills; we ride dirt roads, many at speed once the (W)intervals begin in December. There may be sandy sectors on some of the routes, but these sectors are helpful for developing handling skills. 5. Group ALWAYS reforms at the end of each dirt road section, nobody is left behind. 6. The overall average speed for the entire ride will usually fall between 19 and 22mph. For the first month, we typically ride steady tempo, attacking is frowned upon. Some of us are hoping to enjoy the off season a little! These are some of the most fun rides of year, come on out! |