Curtis did us proud, taking 2nd in age group and 7th overall! 

I am Ride leader for a new ride at 6pm Sunday evenings, from Lincoln School.  It will be a chance for new riders to build road riding skills, and prepare for the speed of our regular club rides.  It will also be an outlet for regular riders, to throttle back, and share what they have learned, or  just enjoy a more relaxed pace.  I expect the rides to build from a 13-15 mph ave pace early in year, to an ave pace of 16-17mph by the time we reach the longest days of summer.  We will also build the length of the rides as we go.  This will be a no drop ride, but riders must be willing to learn how to draft off other riders.   Riders should be riding at least one other time per week, either alone, or as part of another ride.   So far, we’ve been splitting into a 11-13 mph beginner group, and a 16mph conversational group.  Course often runs a loop up County 43, allowing beginners to break off at points every couple of miles. 

After 3 seasons, the Rabbit Run will go virtual.  Riders will need to sign up at Straight River Sports, and will report times by placing a note in a sealed box, at the shop.  Nobody will know who has won, until season is over. 

I am not an expert, but here are some random thoughts, in random order, that may help you attack the Rabbit Run, for the first time.  This is what I feel I’ve learned.  Others may think differently, and their experience is welcome.  Comment here, or on google groups site.  I hope it will work to start some talking points, and share some knowledge.