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  • 06/26/2019 12:52 PM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Summer Solstice Ride Tuesday June 25th recap

              The Summer Solstice Ride attracted thirty-three cyclists to Luckey, Ohio, last evening for a great change-of-pace to the Speedtrap Ride.

              Doug and Kathy Metzger planned the route, and arranged for parking and the after-the-ride celebration at Luckey Junction. They did a fantastic job! Thank you, Doug and Kathy!

              I liked the route a lot! I hope we do it again!

              Doug led the Ghost Pepper Riders on the 24.5-mile course and reported a 20.4 mph riding average.

              Kathy led the Habaneros and  reported a 17.9 mph average.(Tony Mazurek is away, at Miami University with his daughter, I think)

              I led three other Jalapenos: Claude Watkins and Justin Hart and his father Bill. We all had a 14.7 mph average.

              The headwind going out west on the ride was not quite brutal, but almost! However,  the return trip heading east on Housekeeper Road, northeast on North River Road into Pemberville, and then north on Pemberville Road was pretty much cycling heaven! Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s also helped.

              At least sixteen riders celebrated after the ride at Luckey Junction in Luckey with food, drink, and good conversation!

              Pictured is first-time Speedtrap Rider Troy Poling! Welcome Troy!

    In the group picture of cyclists who came to Luckey, enlarge the picture and notice Doug Metzger wearing the kitten jersey. Happy Birthday, Doug!

              Please join us next Tuesday, July 2nd, back in Elmore, for the best Tuesday night ride out of Ottawa County! Come ride some quiet country roads and meet some great people, too! We meet at Spoke Life Cycles/Elmore and ride at 6:30 pm.

    I hope to see you then!

    P.S. On Tuesday, July 9th, we ride the Speedtrap Ride route in reverse, with a cookout in front of the bike shop to follow. Dan Willis is the only one who will be required to ride his bicycle backwards!

    Chuck Nicewonder

             

  • 06/25/2019 1:44 PM | Daniel Riley (Administrator)

    After a Windsday where all three ride leaders were MIA due to scheduled and unscheduled conflicts, all three of us will be back for a Windsday reunion tour! Edgar is itching to lead his Fast & Furious warriors to their past glories at a 21+ pace. Jen’s Reasonably Fast group will be rocking the roads with her high energy 19-20 pace. And Dan will be leading the mellow rhythms of the Reasonable & Reliable riders as we ride into the gentle (for Windsday at least) breezes at a cool 17 mph pace. Relaxed riders are welcome to come and contribute their favorite easy riding pace. Hope to see you all at Timberstone JHS, 9000 Sylvania Ave, leaving at 6:30.

    Don’t forget - westbound Sylvania is still closed, so use Central or Brint to get to us!



  • 06/25/2019 11:41 AM | Deleted user

    I had three races in three weeks, but I am finally back in town. The next Gravel Series ride is this Saturday, starting from Pacesetter Park at 9am. Here is a link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28989351

    We'll set off at a casual pace, typically 12-14mph average, regrouping as necessary. Our planned stop is around mile 23 in Blissfield, setting up a 17 mile return trip to Pacesetter. Hope to see you there!


  • 06/25/2019 11:25 AM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Greetings to all,


                 Once again, this coming Sunday, June 30th, Hugh Benning will be away. The Sunday 1:00 Getaway Ride will once again need a substitute ride leader.

                If you are a regular on that ride, PLEASE volunteer to lead just this one Sunday at 1:00 from Keener Park.

               I hope to hear from YOU!


    Chuck Nicewonder


  • 06/24/2019 4:10 PM | Deleted user

    Summer Solstice Ride leaving from Luckey, Ohio on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30pm. Join us on some different roads. Here's a link to the digital route and I'm hoping to have some cue sheets printed also. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30266614

    Plenty of parking downtown and we will be gathering for a ride debriefing at the Luckey Junction following the ride. https://goo.gl/maps/H87v4atiji1Ce8Dg8

    If you are coming from the West please check your directions due to ST RTE 582 being closed. Those coming from the East just ignore the road closed/detour signs.

    Hoping we can have all the usual groups, but will do our best to accommodate everyone.

    -Doug Metzger


  • 06/24/2019 3:57 PM | Jenifer Wiles (Administrator)

    Please join the Summer Solstice Ride leaving from Luckey, Ohio tomorrow.  I will still be riding our usual Old 24 Ride from Cycle Werks in Whitehouse for those of you that can't make the drive to Luckey.

  • 06/20/2019 10:59 AM | Chuck Nicewonder (Administrator)

    Speedtrap Ride Tuesday June 18th recap

              The Speedtrap Ride is a joint venture of TAB and the Flatlanders Bicycle Club. This past Tuesday, June 18th, thirty-five cyclists came to Elmore to enjoy a very pleasant Speedtrap Ride.

              Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a riding average of 22.4 mph

              Tony Mazurek led the Habanero Riders and reported an average of 20.0 mph

              I led five other Jalapeno Riders on a slightly shorter course. My bryton indicated an average of 16.2 mph, although it said 17.0 at the half-way point. Congratulations to John Galdeen, who has apparently graduated from the Sweet Pepper group to the Jalapenos, and with no clips, too! Way to go John!

              Marnie Arndt led the Sweet Pepper Riders. The group rode 20 miles at 14.3 mph. Becky Kayden and JoAnne Cousino  broke off and rode 17 miles at 11.9 mph.

              Pictured are first-time Speedtrap Riders Candy Langoria(His first ride was last week), Dave Pakulski, David Volk(Tom’s son), and Todd Korczynski and current TAB President Ron Schieb. Welcome to the Speedtrap Ride!

              Next Tuesday, June 25th, the Summer Solstice Ride will take place. All riders will start in Luckey, Ohio. Doug Metzger is putting the finishing touches on the route, parking, and our accommodations for socializing with food, drink, and good conversation after the ride. More information to follow as it becomes available. Thank you, Doug, for all your efforts!

              I hope to see you then!

    Chuck Nicewonder

  • 06/20/2019 8:13 AM | Deleted user

    I had ten minutes. Ten minutes was all it took when I received the call that Edgar had sustained a vehicle flat and would not make the ride. Halfway through my ice cream, I negotiated a prorated return with the Handel's employee and threw the truck into gear. My mind was ablaze with concern; who would handle the sign-in? Who would fill the role that Windsday guru and otherwise-engaged leader Dan Riley normally handled? WHY WERE THESE PEOPLE DRIVING SO DAMN SLOW?!  

    I rolled into the ride start with minutes to go. I knew Dan had negotiated a Reasonably Fast B leader with John Wodarski and, hiding in amongst the growing crowd, I spotted him. The look of fear on his face was quickly erased as I power-slid perfectly into the spot next to Hubert and tossed a sign-in sheet his way. Everything would be okay now.

    Quickly, but authoritatively, I scanned the talent, went to Oomer and designated him Fast & Furious ride lead. "I have a broken foot" he said, "But I'll use this stick over here and fashion a quick splint. Will 23.3 mph get it done for you?" "Absolutely," I said and darted back to prepare my own slower but more powerfully-outfitted group of beefy boys and beautiful gals for battle with the wind.

    From the corner of my eye, Patti Rapp appeared with an additional sign-in sheet. "Good work!" I said and my words seemed to resonate and inspire her to work faster among the throngs, signing and passing the sheet faster and faster.

    I wrapped the pre-ride with an emotional yet encouraging safety run-down and, with tears, they spirited out of the lot, bent on achieving all that I set out for them. First Oomer's rapid group of pedal-pounding elites, then John and his intermediates, then our own powerfully-built cycling specimens.

    A slight tail wind, heading west, drove our groups. Onward we pressed into the countryside, driving faster, the humming of the C group interrupted only by the incessant encouragement of its leader.

    Rolling into the turn, the gusting that would oppose us for the remaining journey made itself known and yet the combo that were Patti and Diane did not let up but pulled us along. Inspired, the plump among us stepped up our game, matching pedal-stroke for pedal-stroke, until the rattling of empty water bottles became our theme.

    We powered back, as is the Windsday way, drank to our inspiring, reverent (And absent) leader with what was left of the water, and left the parking lot with minutes to spare before rain imparted its closing tune.

    Group averages:

    Fast & Furious:  23.3 mph

    Reasonably Fast:  19.9 mph

    Reasonable & Reliable:  17.9 mph


    -Ian

  • 06/18/2019 2:13 PM | Daniel Riley (Administrator)

    This Windsday will be full of guest ride leaders. Jen &  I will be out for the evening due to outside commitments. So Edgar will be signing you all in, and will still be leading his Fast & Furious group. John Wodarski will be leading Jen’s Reasonably Fast group (if you don’t know John, he’s a great rider and all round good guy). And our fearless president Ron Schieb will inspire the Reasonable & Reliable group to new heights. And our Relaxed group has volunteer leaders at the ready.If the rains hold off, tomorrow should be a good night to ride, especially you Reasonable & Reliable riders. Warm temps and mild winds are projected (at least by weather.com). 

    If you’ve thought about coming out but our wind infatuation scares you off, I’d really encourage you to come in spite of the wind. We share great riding tips, especially about dealing with the wind, and have a great time wind or no wind. You’ll learn how to effectively deal with the winds, instead of fearing them. So come and join a great group of riders tomorrow. And I’ll hope to see you all when I’m back next week! 


  • 06/17/2019 9:26 PM | Jenifer Wiles (Administrator)

    Chris Crandall will be leading the Old 24 Ride. Come on out and enjoy riding on Old 24.

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