I have had a few conversations with folks about the fate of the Saturday ride now that winter is almost upon us. There seems to be interest in riding for as long as the roads are clear and there also seems to be support for shifting the ride to a "base-building" ride of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours at a relatively low intensity. Please post your comments or email me directly with your input on whether you would like the ride to continue as long as the weather permits and whether you would be interested in transitioning to more of a base building ride.
In addition to the format of the ride, we are also wondering about the start time. 8:00 is great because it keeps the ride from consuming the entire morning. However, it's a bit chilly at 8:00 these days, so if you have a preference for an 8:30 or even a 9:00 start, let us know.
This Saturday I am planning to leave from the shop at 8:00. It looks to be chilly but otherwise great for riding. Unless there are objections, I was thinking that we would follow one of the standard rides up Mountain Rd. and through Cumberland (MapMyRide route).
3 comments:
Personally, I find that my legs just don't turn over as easily in the cold, so a slower, base-building ride is, quite literally, more my speed these days. I think, as the temps dip, we may want to start a bit later.
I think transitioning into base building this time of year is a wise decision. Riding this time of year is about having fun, not about hammering, IMHO.
I also think a later start is wise. Soon the roads will be a little icy, as they were last Sunday at 7am. 9am is a good start time for now and you might even decide to move it to 10am as the winter wears on to allow the sun to rise and start working a bit. Just saying.
Wish I could join you this weekend but I have other ride plans, at 9am as a matter of fact. I'll try to be there another weekend. Miss riding with "the regulars"!
Cheers!
Dana
Base building? I'm ok with that. It's pointless to hammer on wet, frozen leaves. I'm ambivalent about an 8:30 or 9a.m. start, as it is only marginally warmer anyway and I'll be nordic skiing in temps far colder soon, so I need to toughen up. I can't make it Sat., but I'll ride w/ anyone that can on Sunday, and any other weekend day as well...Just leave a post...Garry
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