We're fast approaching the end of April already! The weather has turned nicer on a consistent basis, and I've seen a number of you out already. I am eager to see more and more of you as it gets warmer, and the semester ends, and people have a little more time to get out!
We are still looking for eager volunteers who are willing to lead a ride! We will have another ride coordinators meeting Saturday evening, May 6th at Wegman's Cafe, hosted by Kurt Deutsch. If you want to learn the few simple things that it takes to take on this exciting responsibility, please let Kurt know - kurtdeutsch55@gmail.com .
It was nice to see a few new faces out this past week! If the weather holds tomorrow, I hope there are a few more that venture out! And I look forward to seeing the familiar faces, making new friends, etc.
We are working hard to make it easier for YOU to post rides! Let us know as early as possible if you're planning to do a ride, and would welcome company! All you need to do is tell us WHEN you plan on starting; WHAT DAY/DATE you plan on riding, WHERE you plan on riding from, a BRIEF note about where you're planning to go, and the PACE you'll be riding at. For example, say I plan on a Fridayafternoon ride, I might submit something like this: Ride Friday, April 28 at 3:00 P.M. from Fairbrook Park. We'll ride for roughly 3 hours, some climbing, about 50 miles, with a BB pace, or about 16-17 mph. Simple as that!
Are you looking for a fun event to try out? Think about the Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour, hosted by the Southern Tier Bicycle Club. It's June 9-11, and for roughly $100, you'll have plenty of space to pitch your tent, or for a few extra bucks, you can sleep in a cabin. You get two breakfasts and two dinners for that price, plus SAG support for the various rides that are put on that weekend. I'm doing it again this year, so if you're interested in joining me, let me know!
Two of us are gearing up for the National 24-hour challenge coming up the following weekend in Middleville, Michigan. We're hoping it's not 92 degrees this year! It's a test of your endurance, if you're in to such things! If you have questions, ask me. I'll be glad to answer them!
The following weekend will be the CVIM ride which will include a family fun ride, a half metric century, and a metric century, at last check in. More details to follow.
And WAY down the road, the annual club century will be held on SUNDAY, September 10. Route details will be forthcoming in the next month or so. We'll be looking for a couple of volunteers to man a rest stop or two as well. So, if you'd like to do a local century, and have never done one before, now is the time to start training! We'll be hosting a series of 'century prep rides' through the summer to get you ready.
See you on the roads,
Joe Lundberg
President
State College Cycling
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