Group Captain
Rob Wilt (386)418-3794
Meets
Local Strays ride times and start locations will normally be announced via the GCC group mail. Away Strays ride times and start locations will also be announced via the GCC group mail, and when possible, by the newsletter.
Protocol
The Strays is a touring group. We ride locally most of the time, and at other times we take off to ride in distant places. Sometimes we will ride with ride groups from other bike clubs, in their territory.
As a touring ride group, we have no pace lines, no wheel hugging, and no racing. We are dedicated to riding with the idea of having fun and getting some exercise, and enjoying companionship and scenery.
Our pace is typically in the 12-14 mph range, and this varies with the terrain and what there is to see on our ride. We sometimes stop to smell the flowers and check out the sights. Definitely not a ride for the impatient or hurried.
Normally we ride about 35 miles maximum, but have been known to ride further occasionally, if the ride group feels up to it. Sometimes our rides end with a well-deserved visit to a restaurant.
Strays expect a bit of self-reliance from our riders, so a willingness to fix your own flat tire is a necessity, as is the proper backup inner tube to fit your tire. Naturally, we will instruct you and assist you as required, but we expect you to take care of yourself. We don't dust our riders, nor do we leave them to expire on the side of the road. Strays stick together, as we are a sociable group. We are however repelled by the whining needy, and may make exceptions to our rules as needed.
Strays are also safety oriented; we like to have fun without mishaps. Accidents dampen the spirit of a ride, so we work to avoid them. Please read the League of American Bicyclists 10 Tips for Safe Group Riding.
We REQUIRE all riders to wear a HELMET, no exceptions!
Our rides are open ONLY to GCC members and other official LAB-sponsored bike club members.
On local rides we will allow a sponsoring GCC member to invite non-club members to ride with us as a guest (one time only), and the guest will be required to sign a release.
On away rides (those outside the immediate GCC vicinity), guests are not allowed at all.
GCC membership applications will be available at the start of the ride for anyone wanting to join, to avoid 'guest' issues. Currently $15 for the first year.
Things for a Stray to have with them on a bike ride:
Required:
Optional, but an excellent idea:
Other suggestions: