Tuesday Ride

(see below notice for May 24 and June 7!)

Tuesday Night Training Rides – starting from the Village Green in Jay, NY (intersection NYS Routes 86 and 9N – Roll out at 6 PM sharp: be there in time to get ready before that. Approximately 40 miles, moderate to hilly terrain, a beautiful ride taking in the Ausable River Valley from Jay to Upper Jay, Wilmington, Black Brook, Ausable Forks, Clintonville, and back to Jay.

This is a race training ride, but we encourage new racers or those interested in training up to racing to attend. We will regroup at least twice early in the ride; once in Wilmington and again in Black Brook. We will not drop anyone who doesn’t know the way, and then only with consent.

All must sign a club waiver form and wear a helmet. Bring ample sports drink and nutrition and adequate clothing for rain or chill, plus tools, tubes, and know-how to fix a flat, etc. A tail light is mandatory in early and late season; a good idea anytime. Headlight not a bad idea either. Questions: call or email Jim Walker at 518-637-6590 or jameslwalker3@yahoo.com

NOTICE FOR MAY 24 and JUNE 7:

On Tuesday May 24 and Tuesday June 7, we will be doing a different ride, meeting at the Wilmington Town Park in Wilmington to ride the Wilmington-Whiteface Road Race course (the race is coming up June 11!). Meet at the park (where staging and registration for the race is held) in time to roll out at 6pm for one or two loops of the race course, which is a challenging and scenic loop in the Wilmington and Black Brook area. Again, any questions please call or email Jim Walker (contact info above). Tuesday May 31 we will do our normal ride from the Jay Green.

New for 2011: B Group rides

This year we will be offering a group ride that will follow our typical course outlined above, but at a reduced pace. Anticipated speeds will be 15-18 mph on flats and 7-11 mph on climbs. The intent of this ride will be to help those that are new to racing or those returning to racing after a period of time off increase their fitness on the bike in an encouraging atmosphere. As with the above description, no riders will be dropped. Regrouping will occur where appropriate, typically at the top of climbs.

Each ride will be led by a Team Placid Planet member who has:

familiarity with the surrounding area, so adjustments to route can be made based on group's goals and ability
ability to make common bicycle repairs (fixing flats, minor adjustments, etc.)
knowledge of road riding skills (pacelining, rules of the road, etc.)
great team spirit

Group leaders are listed on the calendar page of our website.