Valley VeloRiders: Valley VeloRiders Group Ride

Friday, May 22, 2009

Valley VeloRiders Group Ride - Saturday May 23, 2009

Valley VeloRiders Group Ride

Ride Type: Medium-Medium
Meet: Reimer Student Centre Cafeteria
Time: 9:30 (We leave no later than 10:15 AM)
Duration: 3-4 hours depending on stops
Planned Route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/VVR-NW-Langley-Ft-Langley-Gle-Valley-Loop-5-23-2009
Distance: 57 km

With sunshine on the way for the next several days it seemed the right time to schedule another group ride. Saturday the 23 is looking particularly nice with sunshine and temperatures into the low 20's being predicted. This will be another ride to take us through the north Langley, Derby Reach, Fort Langley, Glen Valley and then back to TWU. We will stop in Fort Langley for a bit of a lunch break where there are several options open to us.

As it will be sunny all day don't forget sunscreen and plenty of water/hydration and snacks for lunch/breaks.

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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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Friday, May 22, 2009

Valley VeloRiders Group Ride - Saturday May 23, 2009

Valley VeloRiders Group Ride

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