THE SATURDAY ECHELON RIDE

Ready to ride?  We have a ride at 8:30 am meeting at the Daily Grind- corner of De La Vina and Mission, show up 5 minutes late and you may be chasin’.  The ride is an intermediate ride (35 to 40 mi., about 2 to 2 1/2 hours).  The average speed for the ride are typical for reasonable fit serious recreational riders but, there are designated regrouping stops for the rides announced before the ride start.  We have an “A” ride for the faster riders and we have a “B” ride for people who want a more casual pace or are new cyclists and want to learn how to group ride.

If there is a mechanical problem yell out and we'll stop to help.  If someone is going to quit early or if you simply don't want to stay with the pace of the group let someone know. This will prevent extended waits at the regroup stops for a rider who is not going to show. Communication is very important for a good group ride.

Safety is of the utmost importance with Echelon riders. These are group rides and proper group riding protocol must be followed.  A helmet is a definite requirement.  If you are not familiar with what goes on with a group ride ask. The rides are friendly and there are Echelon members who will gladly help acquaint new riders with how to safely ride with the pack.
So, lets ride....
Rain cancels ride!

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