RIDE, the redux!

If you (much like Jimi) missed last weeks' Fixed gear "RIDE" and have been regretting it something terrible ever since, feel low no longer; they're doing it again! Here are the details, posted yesterday to the craigslist:

Fixie Ride

Reply to:sale-hmvfm-1198542157@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Date: 2009-05-31, 4:41PM CDT

We had a really good group for the first ride. Guess the course turned out to be a little more challenging than expected - sorry about that.

What -

The ride is focused on fixed-gear bikes, but everyone is welcome. We will proceed at a social pace from the UT campus north through central Austin, then west above 183 and back down the west side of town. This week's ride will be about 27 to 28 miles, all on city streets. The terrain will be much less challenging than last week's ride. Really.

When -

Sunday, June 7th, ride rolls at 8:20 AM.

Where -

Ride rolls from Posse East (San Jacinto at Duval).

Some Observations -

• Every cyclist is responsible for his or her own safety and well-being. The guiding assumption is that everyone is familiar with basic rules of cycling safety and has enough hours in the saddle to feel comfortable with his or her ride. Use of helmets is recommended. Use of headphones, earbuds, Blue Tooth headsets or any other form of electronic distraction is discouraged. All traffic laws and rules of right-of-way will be observed. Here’s the deal:

SAFETY FIRST!!!!!

If someone gets killed, it ruins the ride for everyone.

• This ride is on city streets all the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to refill liquids and obtain calories.

• There is no SAG support on this ride. Bring a spare tube and something that will inflate it.

• The purpose of this ride is for everyone to have a good time and, we hope, to become a better cyclist. All skill levels are welcome. This is a 28-mile ride on city streets over predominantly flat terrain. If this is consistent with your riding experience, or is perhaps slightly more challenging than what you’re accustomed to, you should be able to complete the ride successfully.

Hope to see you there.

There you have it folks. Roll-out at 8:20am this Sunday from Posse East. It shouldn't need to be said but bring tubes, patch kits, and anything you might need to support YOURSELF. Don't be late!