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The Meanderer's will roll this Saturday, June 1st out of Perrysburg at 8a. Meet up in the back of the Fort Meigs YMCA/Rotary Park parking lot so that we can adventure out for a 35-mile loop that runs us out to Tontogany, skirts the top side of BG, and rolls over I-75 before turning North for the return. Bring hydration and a snack for our break at the filling station in Tontogany. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph, but this is a NO DROP ride that will only go as fast as 100% of the attendees can manage. We hope you'll come out and ride bikes with us!!

13415 Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 / 26350 Fort Meigs Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Mighty Cyclists,

Ride report from May 23. 60 riders signed up for what turned out to be a near perfect evening for a bike ride.  No issues reported. Just a lot of happy riders at the finish.

Group 1 (Hot 1) rolled in with a 25.5 mph average.

Group 2 (Hot 2) reported a very nice average of 22.1 mph.

Group 3 (Hot 3) had an average of 22.3 mph.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) reported an average of 20.3 mph for the second week in a row.

Group 5 (Spicy +) On this thankful Thursday, the group reported an average of 18.3 mph.

Group 6 (Spicy) reported an average of 17 mph.

Group 7 (GLR) reported an average of 14 mph.

Announcements:

• The annual Memorial Day ride was another resounding success thanks to Chuck Nicewonder and his merry band of volunteers.  A special thanks to Joe Connely for organizing and cooking.
• Our next organized ride will be our annual July 4^th Freedom ride.  Chuck Nicewonder is again the organizer, and we will be departing from the Mallard Lake area at Oak Openings.  This is another great ride and Chuck will need help to pull this off.  Chuck will be sending emails and posting on the TAB Facebook page as the day approaches.MARR is also fast approaching and will be held on August 10, 2024.  You can find all the details at https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/MARR  It’s not too early to think about signing up to ride.  More importantly, we need an army of volunteers to make this ride happen and be successful. Co-chairs Dave Barret and Kenneth Shaw will be reaching out and asking for volunteer help. Spread the word and make some time to help out the cause. 

Thursday is looking to be another dry evening for a ride.  Temperatures are predicted to be 70 degrees at the start with winds out of the NNE at 7 mph gusting to 9.  No rain is predicted.

We start at 630 pm.  Please be ready and congregated by 635 pm for announcements and ride leader introductions.  We meet at the Silver Lake parking lot at Side Cut park. 

Tonight’s rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 23+ mph, 26 mi:    Eric Wharton

• Expect rolling averages to be 28 mph or more.

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: 21-23 mph 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

• Expect rolling averages of 25 mph or more.

Group 3 (Hot 3) - Avg: 20-22 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

• Expect rolling averages of 24 mph or more.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Leader Needed (Peltier to fill in for the month of May)

• Expect rolling averages of 23 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 5 (Spicy +) - Avg: 18-20 mph, 26 mi:  Keith Meredith

• Expect Rolling averages of 22 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 6 (Spicy) – Avg: 16-18 mph, 26 mi: David Barret and Mark Maxwell

• Expect Rolling averages of 19 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Group 7 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  John Galdeen

• Expect rolling averages of 17 mph or more.
• • No Drop

Be safe, have fun.

Joe and Vince

Memorial 100 Ride May 27, 2024 recap

          Forty-six hardy cyclists signed in today to ride TAB’s annual Memorial 100 Ride from Sidecut Metropark to Napoleon and back. Eric Wharton and Ben Groves led the 20+ mph group, while Kris Jensen and Nicole Reece led the 18 to 20 mph group. The two groups stayed together through most of the ride, and both returned to Side Cut via Old US-24.

          Ken Shaw led the 16 to 18 mph group and returned to Sidecut via the regular route through northern Henry and Wood Counties. The group is pictured in Napoleon and at the picnic lunch table in Sidecut.

          Riders experienced some windy conditions with cooler-than-normal temperatures in the 60s, but no rain, Riders also expected wet pavement after an earlier rain, but most of the pavement was dry.

          Rick Metcalf provided the American Flag as Whitney Houston sang the Star Spangled Banner before riders left Sidecut. Thank you Rick.

          We all wish Monica Bernhoffer a speedy recovery after her bike accident.

          Joe Connelly headed the food crew with assistants Joe Peltier and Debbie Tassie. Thank you for a great lunch that was enjoyed by all.

          Thank you also to all ride leaders and to John Galdeen for helping me SAG. We were only needed for some water. There were no bike accidents or injuries and no mechanical issues other than a chain that had fallen off the sprocket.

          TAB’s Freedom 100 Bike Ride will depart from the Mallard Lake Area of Oak Openings Preserve Metropark on Thursday, July 4^th. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 28^th

          The Speedtrap Ride, one of America’s great Tuesday night rides, will roll out once again tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28^th, at 6:30 pm from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore, Ohio.

          Scott Lang will lead the Ghost Pepper Riders. His group is likely to average 22 to 23+ mph. Are you ready for the adrenalin rush!

          John Del Toro will take out the Cayenne Pepper Riders, which will likely average 21 + mph.

          Ken South will lead the Habanero Riders. His group will likely average 19 to 20+ mph.

          Ken Shaw and his Jalapeno Riders will average anywhere from 16 to 19 mph.

          I plan to roll out with the Sweet Pepper Riders, all those who would like a more casual pace.

          The weather forecast for ride time is as follows: cloudy, with a temperature in the low 70s, with a WNW wind of 7 mph. There is also a 35 to 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms. The weatherman has predicted worse in the past, with nothing ever happening, so we’ll have to wait and see.

          The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB( the Toledo Area Bicyclists) and the Flatlanders Bicycle Club. It’s a great opportunity to ride with some different folks and to ride some quiet country roads! Elmore may seem far but it’s actually no farther than Whitehouse from many parts of the Toledo area.

          Sign-in begins at 6:00 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!

          Pictured is regular Speedtrap Rider Kevin Konoff, as he appeared August 16, 2022.

Mighty Cyclists,

The weather at the 0800 start of the TAB Memorial Day ride looks like it will be wet.  The Forecast looks like we will see clearing skies and drier weather as the day progresses.  So, at this point, plan on riding.  Dress accordingly and be prepared to ride safely on wet pavement. The 0800 weather is predicted to be Cloudy and 67 degrees with a 49% chance if rain.  Wind will be out of the SSW at 16mph.  Scattered thunderstorms are predicted between 0900 and 1000 with winds increasing to 20 mph.  By 1100 the weather will be clearing in time for lunch. 

Bottom line:  Plan to ride and plan on getting wet.

Regards,

Joe Peltier

The Meanderer's will roll this Saturday, May 25th out of Whitehouse at 8a. Meet up in the parking lot across from Cycle Werks so that we can adventure out for a 27-mile loop that runs through the Oaks and out to the Fraker Mill Covered Bridge. Bring hydration and a snack for our rest stop break. Meanderer's meander so you can expect rolling speeds of up to 15-17mph, but this is a NO DROP ride that will only go as fast as 100% of the attendees can manage. Check back here to confirm if we've had to cancel or if we are rolling!

Time to take a loop and see how spring is progressing in the area. Starting at Secor Park, we’ll go west around Swanton and roll through Oak Openings before our rest stop in Whitehouse. Then it’s north back through the woods to Secor to call it a morning. Great cycling temps in the high 60s to low 70s and moderate winds. There is a chance of rain, so stay tuned just in case…

Meet us this Saturday, at Secor Park, 8:00. As usual, it's 18-20 rolling speed, but we will adjust for the group. This is a no drop ride.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46672446

Speedtrap Ride Tuesday May 21^st recap

          The Speedtrap Ride brought thirty hardy cyclists to Elmore Tuesday evening to ride with a temperature in the 80s and strong southwest winds. Many riders said the wind was a factor in their ride.

          Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported an average of 22.2 mph.

          John Del Toro’s Cayenne Pepper R

iders numbered five and returned with an average of 21.1 mph, as reported by Bob Kayden.

          When Ken South returned to Elmore, he said it was rough going because there were only three in his group, which meant more time in front for each! He reported an average of 18.6 mph.

          Candy Langoria led the Jalapeno Riders. Hubert Backes from that group reported 16.0 mph

          Claude Watkins from the Sweet Pepper Riders indicated a 15.0 mph average.

There were no riders new to the Speedtrap Ride, However, riding last night for the first time after a three-year absence was Roman Pericka, who rode in the Ghost Pepper group. Welcome back Roman!

          Also pictured are some Speedtrap Riders on the road, and  perennial Speedtrap riders and veteran Flatlanders Todd Pollock and Doug Metzger. Thank you Todd for those photos!

          Let us all remember Gwen Waggoner, who passed away, May 15^th.

          The next chapter of the Speedtrap Ride will roll out next Tuesday, May 28^th. The long-range forecast indicates a 50% chance of showers throughout the day, and a west wind of 10 to 20 mph, but we’ll have to wait and see on all that!

          Please join us. I hope to see you then!

Chuck Nicewonder

         

 

Mighty Cyclists,

Ride report from May 16.

Group 1 (Hot 1) rolled in with a 25.0 mph average.  The Hot 1 riders definitely had their Wheaties for breakfast.

Group 2 (Hot 2) reported a very nice average of 21.8 mph.

Group 3 (Hot 3) had an average of 21.1 mph and had the group from Hot 2 in their sites for most of the ride.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) reported an average of 20.3 mph

Group 5 (Spicy +) On this thankful Thursday, the group reported an average of 17.1 mph

Group 6 (Spicy) reported an average of 16.8 mph

Group 7 (GLR) reported an average of 14 mph

One safety issue reported from Group 2 (Hot 2).  As they were making a well signaled left turn, a driver chose to PASS ON THE LEFT!  A potentially very dangerous situation.  The riders at the back of the group communicated loud and well what was happening, and a potential disaster was avoided.  It is important when making turns, especially left turns, riders in the rear of the pacelines need to be aware and vigilant of traffic approaching from behind.

Announcements:

·        Monday is the Memorial Day ride.  Information and routes have been posted.

o   We start on the river side of Side Cut Park. 

o   Monica Bernhoffer will be singing our national anthem.

o   You can get more details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1815214662283217/permalink/1980215535783128/

Thursday looks to be a day built for speed.  Weather at start time is predicted to be 79 degrees, sunny with winds out of the WSW at 7 mph gusting to 8. 

We start at 630 pm.  Please be ready and congregated by 635 pm for announcements and ride leader introductions.  Meet at the Silver Lake parking lot at Side Cut park. 

Tonight’s rides and ride leaders:

Group 1 (Hot1) - Avg: 23+ mph, 26 mi:    Eric Wharton

·        Expect rolling averages to be 28 mph or more.

Group 2 (Hot2) - Avg: 21-23 mph 26 mi:   Tim Eckel

·        Expect rolling averages of 25 mph or more.

Group 3 (Hot 3) - Avg: 20-22 mph, 26 mi:  Kris Jensen

·        Expect rolling averages of 24 mph or more.

Group 4 (Xtra Spicy) - Avg: 19-21 mph, 26 mi:  Leader Needed (Peltier to fill in for the month of May)

·        Expect rolling averages of 23 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 5 (Spicy +) - Avg: 18-20 mph, 26 mi:  Keith Meredith

·        Expect Rolling averages of 22 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 6 (Spicy) – Avg: 16-18 mph, 26 mi: David Barret and Mark Maxwell

·        Expect Rolling averages of 19 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Group 7 (GLR) - Avg: 14-16 mph, 20 mi:  John Galdeen

·        Expect rolling averages of 17 mph or more.

o   No Drop

Be safe, have fun.

Joe and Vince

Toledo Area Bicyclists (TAB) will again be sponsoring the Memorial Day Metric Century Ride (65 miles). ALL RIDERS WELCOME (you do not have to be a member of TAB to ride). We encourage everyone to wear their US patriotic kit.

Event website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2604240006425501/ 

Ride will roll out from Sidecut MetroPark's Riverside parking lot (1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH 43537; 41.554170, -83.668861) in three groups:

Group 1 (20+ AVS): Ride Leader: Ben Groves

Group 2 (18-20 AVS): Ride Leaders: Nicole Fuizzotti-Reece & Kris Jensen

Group 3 (16-18 AVS): Ride Leader: Kenneth Shaw JR

ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36231574

Groups 1 & 2 will depart together, at the halfway/rest point at the Shell Station in Napoleon, OH, they will separate for the 2nd half.

A lunch will be served for all riders by TAB back at Sidecut MetroPark.

This year's charitable designation will be H.O.O.V.E.S, (https://www.hooves.us/), an organization that provides much needed care for Veterans especially suffering from crippling anxiety and PTSD through the use of equine (horse) therapy. Please check out their website. Donations will be accepted by members of TAB's Executive Board on-site, or you can donate directly to the website, PLEASE MENTION TAB's Memorial Day Ride if donating online.