Valley VeloRiders: May 23 Group Ride Report

Sunday, May 24, 2009

May 23 Group Ride Report

We had a good turn out for today's ride with beautiful weather promised for the day. Indeed the day started on a high note with a beautiful mild sunny morning. Seven people including myself turned out for today's ride which took us south from TWU out to Derby Reach, with a lunch stop in Fort Langley at the picnic area of the Fort Langley Historic Park. From there we went out past Glen Valley to Bradner road and back. The group split up as some took a wrong turn but the group rejoined back at TWU all safe and sound. It was a most enjoyable ride and we could not have asked for a better day.

A good time was had by all. Here is the map of the route.

VeloRiders - TWU-Glen Valley Loop 5-23-2009

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Here are a couple of photos of the ride.

From VeloRiders Group Ride - 5-23-2009

The group (minus me).

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Landa and Jeff powering up a hill.

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Dave and Jeff.

From VeloRiders Group Ride - 5-23-2009

Enjoying a brief stop at Derby Reach Park. In the photo are Jeff, Angus and Landa. More photos are available through the gallery link on the left.

Richard.

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Group Ride Classifications

This is a list of the various types or classification of rides with a brief description of each for those participating in Valley VeloRider group rides. The pace or speeds indicated are based upon average speed on level roads with no wind. These classifications will be specified in ride schedules so that each member can determine their participation level. No riders are left behind on any rides.

Leisure - Easy (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace and a short to medium distance of 30-40 km. This may includes stops as desired by ride participants. May include rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out.

Leisure - Medium (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace with medium length rides of 40-80 km. This type of ride may include rest stops and/or lunch, coffee shop stops as determined by the group. May include more challenging hills (4-6% grade) but there is no shame in walking up more challenging grades. Re-group at tops of hills and for slower riders if group spreads out.

Leisure - Long (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace but over longer distances of 80+ km. This would include longer rides outside of the lower mainland such as Vancouver Island or to Lynden and back. This is more of an enjoyable day tour to fully experience the ride, fellowship and surroundings. It will obviously include appropriate rest stops and a meal stop. Note that rides that take us over the US border will require up to date passports.

Medium - Medium (20-25 kph) A medium pace with medium length rides of 40-80 km. Can also be training rides for longer distance events. Can include a mid-point stop. Re-group at rest stops and tops of hills if group spreads out.
Medium - Long (20-25 kph) This is a medium pace and longer distances of 80+ km. This type of ride is geared more toward training for long distance riding events. There will be minimal stops on this type of ride but possible as required.

Hard - Any length (24-28 kph) This is for the roadies in the group that may want to schedule a ride for training purposes or for those that "feel the need for speed". It should also include more challenging hills for training purposes.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

May 23 Group Ride Report

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