LOCAL RIDES*

* Rides listed here are training rides and are not sanctioned TCRC events.  Rides are listed as a courtesy for local riders seeking groups of other riders to ride with. Riders need to be aware of open road conditions and be courteous of automobile traffic. Cycling is an inherently dangerous sport; participants assume full responsibility for their own safety.

Saturday:
Rides vary in starting/ending point, distance and difficulty. If you would like be added to ride email list contact: roadclub@gmail.com or go to the TCRC ride message board, where this and other rides are listed. Rides dependant on weather.

Monday: for new riders (beginning March 29th, 2010)
Recovery from race weekend, and for new comers who do not have a clue about road riding. Bring a friend, Easy pace 10-11 miles an hour, and 45:00 to1 hour long.
Where:
Barberito's parking lot in Johnson City
When:
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Everett Baker-coordinator: tncyclist@hotmail.com
Ride dependant on weather.
 
Also, please read PezCycling News - What's Cool In Pro Cycling.htm  if you are not used to group riding. Every group may ride slightly different, but this is an excellent article for group riding.
 
Tuesday Pack Rides:
Where: 
Lamar School, at the intersection of Cherokee Rd. and Hwy 81 between Jonesborough and Erwin.  10 minutes from ETSU.
 When:
"A" Group (Fast Riders) 6:00 PM, "B" Group (Beginners and Intermediate Riders) 6:05 starting on March 30, 2010 with the annual 1 Lap Time Trial.
Regular pack rides will begin Tuesday, April 6th and end somewhere toward the end October.
How: 
This is a handicapped ride with the faster "A" riders starting first.  If you are new to the ride please ride in the first group of the "B" group until familiar with the circuit. Please click "Pack Ride Basics" and read for help in understanding pace line riding. The ride is 2 circuits of the 10 mile, flat to rolling course.  Pack Ride TT Page
 
Wednesday: Piney Flats Ride (beginning April 7th, 2010)
Leisurely 25-30 mile ride
Where:
Piney Flats Bicycles parking lot.
When:
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Everett Baker-coordinator: tncyclist@hotmail.com
Ride dependant on weather.
 
Thursday Night Ride from ETSU: Begining April 8th, 2010

Group “B” -- This is a recreational ride of an easy pace for fun. 27 miles easy pace. This is not a training ride. Meet behind Knight’s restaurant by ETSU, leave at 5:30pm, no drop, we will be stopping to regroup, average speed 16mph., you should be able to complete a 30 mile ride, flat repair tool kit recommended. After the ride, we will be spending 15 minutes covering various bicycle maintenance topics. There is also a social time at Knight’s after the ride.

Any Questions call David Morrison 423-418-3544

Group “A” -- Meet behind Knight’s restaurant by ETSU, leave at 6:00pm. This is a faster group of riders and may or may not wait on dropped riders.

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