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Sunday Morning RIDE - Real live diversity!


By Jason - Posted on 19 September 2009

By Jason - Posted on 19 September 2009

09/20/2009 - 8:20am

Just got the word from Harry on tomorrow's Sunday Morning RIDE:

DIVERSITY AT LAST

My plea for diversity has been answered at last. Doug MC showed up in all his recumbent splendor for last Sunday’s ride. Sad to say, in the ultimate twist of irony, Doug’s sit-down bike is not seat post friendly. That means that the Throne o’ Diversity is still up for grabs. C’mon out, all you cyclo-wackos.

That ride proved to be the Ride o’ Flats, with some kind of weird aura hanging over the hill on Springdale between 51st St and Manor Rd. Joe let the air out just as he started down the hill, and I sustained a massive blowout just as I started up the hill to go look for Joe. Neither of us could find any sign of puncture. Maybe just bad some ju-ju.

This week we’ll roll, as usual, from Posse East at 8:20 on Sunday morning. Route has yet to be determined. Bring some ideas.

Those of you who have ridden with us before know how we roll. For those who haven’t, please read the blah-blah below. It’s important. Really.

• Some of us are down with the fixed gear deal, but mostly we’re just about riding. Bring whatcha got and ride with us.

• Every cyclist is responsible for his or her own safety and well-being. We assume 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 optional (but highly recommended). Use of headphones, earbuds, Blue Tooth headsets or any other form of electronic distraction is discouraged. (It’s a SOCIAL ride, dammit!) 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 everybody.

• This ride is 25-30 miles long through mostly urban and suburban areas. There will be ample opportunities to refill liquids and obtain calories.

• It’s not quite as hot out there these days. One water bottle should do.

• 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 better cyclists. We ride at a social pace, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a 25-30 mile ride over flat to moderately-rolling terrain. If this is consistent with your riding experience, or is perhaps slightly more challenging than what you’re accustomed to, you should have no problem going the distance.

C’mon out and ride with us.

And, yes, the cross bike is still for sale. No need to flag this one.

Get your ass over to Posse East around 8am if you want to chill with the riders or grab something beforehand, as they roll out promptly at 8:20. All types of bikes are welcome, and this ride usually ranges out a short ways from the center of town, so make sure you've got the gear to fix a flat in the event one happens. There you go folks, have fun getting up early!



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