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GPBC CLUB RIDE SCHEDULE
This page lists rides sponsored by the Great Plains Bicycling Club. Some longer rides on Saturday or Sunday include a stop for a meal and bull session. We list rides sponsored by other organizations elsewhere. We're not involved with bicycle racing; there are other sources of information that relate to bicycle racing.
Please note that helmets are required on all rides.
Regularly scheduled rides typically start around St. Patrick's Day (mid-March) and continue into November. During the winter, when we get nice weather, occasional rides will occur on fairly short notice, usually by e-mail. We've had short rides many years on New Years Day. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns or suggestions with regard to rides, please contact Pat Bracken, the ride director in 2009.
CLUB RIDE SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Ride Description | Leader | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For more information, please contact the ride leader for your desired rides. | ||||
| July 19 (Sunday) | 8:00 am | Ashland South Loop Meet at 1917 Clay St. Ashland. Route: Hwy 6 west to Hwy 63, south to US 34, east to Hwy 1, north through Elmwood and Murdock and east to Manley. Hwy 50 north through Louisville to Hwy 31, west/north to Hwy 6 west back to Ashland. Roads mostly low traffic nonshouldered. Pace 15-17 mph. The Blair Bike Club has been invited to participate. |
Bob Haschenburger 430-9845 |
65 miles |
| July 21 (Tuesday) | 5:30 pm or after | Nacho Ride This is a leaderless social ride. Start at the MoPac Trailhead on 84th St. and take the MoPac Trail to the "One Eyed Dog Saloon" in Eagle (540 S. 4th St.) Bring a bike light in case you stay late. Full description... |
None | 20 miles |
| July 22 (Wednesday) | 6:00 pm | Show & Go Ride Training ride with paces 15 mph. and above. Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). Full description... |
None |
TBD by riders |
| July 23 (Thursday) | 6:00 pm | Slow & Go Ride Training ride with paces 14 mph. and below. Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). Full description... |
None |
TBD by riders |
| July 27 (Monday) | 5:30 am | Monday Monday Ride This morning ride starts at the entrance to Home Depot at 70th & Hwy 2. We will ride into the wind to start and let the breeze push us back; a headlight and taillight are required. Full description... |
Kent Thompson 421-2410 |
25 miles |
| July 28 (Tuesday) | 5:30 pm or after | Nacho Ride This is a leaderless social ride. Start at the MoPac Trailhead on 84th St. and take the MoPac Trail to the "One Eyed Dog Saloon" in Eagle (540 S. 4th St.) Bring a bike light in case you stay late. Full description... |
None | 20 miles |
| July 29 (Wednesday) | 6:00 pm | Show & Go Ride Training ride with paces 15 mph. and above. Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). Full description... |
None |
TBD by riders |
| July 30 (Thursday) | 6:00 pm | Slow & Go Ride Training ride with paces 14 mph. and below. Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). Full description... |
None |
TBD by riders |
DESCRIPTIONS OF REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES
| Date | Time | Ride Description | Leader | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 5:30 am | Monday Monday Ride This morning ride starts at the entrance to Home Depot at 70th & Hwy 2. We will ride into the wind to start and let the breeze push us back. The route is a combination of shouldered and non-shouldered roads. A headlight and taillight are required. |
Kent Thompson 421-2410 |
25 miles |
| Tuesdays | 5:30 pm or after | Nacho Ride This is a leaderless social ride. Start at the MoPac Trailhead on 84th St. and take the MoPac Trail to the "One Eyed Dog Saloon" in Eagle (540 S. 4th St.) The saloon will have weekly "Biker Specials". Eat, drink and enjoy the company of other bikers. Join the first ride group leaving at 5:30 p.m. or ride out with others at a time convenient to you. Some riders may choose to start at Walton. Look twice before crossing A St. on the trail. Bring a bike light in case you stay late. Helmets required. |
None | 20 miles |
| Wednesdays | 6:00 pm | Show & Go Ride Training ride with paces 15 mph and above. Just show up and ride with your friends, current and to be discovered! Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). A riding direction will be selected at the start point with consideration of wind direction (the goal: ride out against and return with the wind. Ride will depart promptly at 6:00 p.m. We will ride and return in daylight. This means that for the first few weeks the ride duration will be between 1 and 1½ hours as sunset is around 7:30 p.m. This is a road ride. There may be one, or 2 paces depending on the mix of riders who show up. (A) Pace (15 to 17 mph) and (B) Pace (18 to 20+ mph). All riders will leave together at easy/moderate pace until out of town, then the ride can separate into groups. The distance, direction, and ride leader for each group will be decided each night depending on who and how many show up. |
None |
TBD by riders |
| Thursdays | 6:00 pm | Slow & Go Ride Training ride with paces 14 mph and below. Just show up and ride with your friends, current and to be discovered! Riders will meet at the bench on the north side of the bridge over Hwy 2 along the Rock Island Trail (approximately 27th & Hwy 2). A riding direction will be selected at the start point with consideration of wind direction (the goal: ride out against and return with the wind. Ride will depart promptly at 6:00 p.m. We will ride and return in daylight. This means that for the first few weeks the ride duration will be between 1 and 1½ hours as sunset is around 7:30 p.m. This is a road ride. There may be one, or 2 paces depending on the mix of riders who show up. (A) Pace (12 to 14 mph) and (B) Pace (11 mph and below). All riders will leave together at easy/moderate pace until out of town, then the ride can separate into groups. The distance, direction, and ride leader for each group will be decided each night depending on who and how many show up. |
None |
TBD by riders |
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