Considering the terrain of the ride, even counter-clockwise, we have a 5 mile climb that will break up initial groupings. We will not regroup during this climb, until the peak. It will be more difficult to separate the A, B, C's and keep the group together. I suspect a more successful grouping will be picking 5 to 10 co-riders that you will re-group with. It will be important for several designated sweepers, to insure non are left behind, either from pace, or mechanical breakdowns. We will go out in the A, B, C's, but I suggest a regroup within 5 miles, and see who is at your pace. Then pick 5 to 10 "buddies" for you to keep track of for the rest of the ride. We will not assign leaders at the start, but use this as a Buddy ride instead.
Al Wambach
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Date: Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Subject: Summit Biking Group
To: allen.wambach@gmail.com
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| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:48 AM PDT Hello Summit Bikers, This weeks ride takes us out of the county to Turquiose Lake near Leadville. This is beautiful ride with great views of the lake and the mountains around it. Please be ready to ride at 10 am. We will meet at the Maid of Erin parking area. To get there take route 91 at the Copper exit toward Leadville. As you enter Leadville there will be a Safeway on your right and a stop light. Take a right at the stop light (Mountain View Drive) and follow the signs toward the golf course. As you near the golf course there are signs for Turquiose Lake. Follow these until you reach road 9C, take a right here and the Maid of Erin Parking area is on the left. (If you reach the dam you have driven past the turn.) There is a $5 fee, reduced for those with Access Cards. Fee envelopes are available as you enter the parking area. Please bring a pen to complete the envelope. If this area is full there is free parking near the dam (which is a short bike ride or walk back to the picnic area). To reach the dam go out of the Maid of Erin parking area and take the first right, go past the road you drove in on and park on the right just before the dam. To walk back to the picnic area after the ride follow the path along the lake, it takes about 5 minutes. I normally ride counter clockwise, control my speed and look ahead for potential problems. Since this is a circle those that want a shorter ride should plan to turn around. Due to the lake of rain and the fire bans we will not have a grill so plan to bring a sandwich as well as a dish to share with your friends and a drink. Since this out of the County we will start slightly latter. Those that would like to car pool are encouraged to meet at the west end of Frisco in the parking lot at 8:45. Al Wambach has agreed to lead this ride and will be looking for some others to assist when the groups split up. The A group will generally be the fastest group (averaging 15 to 17 mph). The B group will be the moderate group (averaging 12 to 15 mph). The C group will be for all others. The plan is to make sure everyone has a compatible group to ride with. Ride safe and have fun! Remember to use hand signals so others can anticipate your move. For those that are wondering my injury is healing nicely and I expect to be able to ride sometime in September. John Bowyer  |
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Al Wambach
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